“Freight Freak” John B: 2017 Peak Season Shipping Tips
September 26, 2017
Having survived many a Peak Season, Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the past, I have learned a great deal from those experiences; enough to
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Fulfillment, eCommerce and Cryptocurrency
September 19, 2017
What type of commerce will bring cryptocurrency into the retail marketpace? The obvious answer is eCommerce. And there is money to be spent. Between 2013
“Freight Freak” John B: UPS Increasing Fees for the Holiday Season
July 19, 2017
United Parcel Service (UPS) will levy peak surcharges for U.S. residential, large and over max limits packages during the holiday peak season. This is an
“Freight Freak” John B: Multi-Site Fulfillment Strategy
May 23, 2017
We know that distributing goods closer to the end destination in the retail world helps increase speed to market. The same can now be said
Increase in eCcommerce Brings Change to UPS
May 11, 2017
UPS is making a big change, and the increase in eCommerce is the reason. For the first time, UPS will be delivering on Saturdays. Of
Retail Stores Heavily Impacted by eCommerce
May 8, 2017
For some time now, we have seen brick-and-mortar retailers struggling to survive. It’s the age of eCommerce, online shopping, finding deals on trusted brands and
“Freight Freak” John B: No ‘Free Shipping’ Lunch
April 5, 2017
Shipping for free is to get a lot more expensive; it’s more like ‘not so free’, therefore online buyers beware. Retailers including Amazon.com Inc., Best
“Freight Freak” John B: Will E-commerce Replace Retail Bricks and Mortar?
February 15, 2017
In recent years, e-commerce has emerged as the fastest growing sector of the U.S. Marketplace. Despite the contraction of most businesses during our most recent
AMS Fulfillment’s Warehouse Holiday Sale
December 1, 2016
Get Ready!! AMS Fulfillment’s Annual Warehouse Holiday Sale is coming up soon!! The season’s most exciting factory outlet sale will be taking place at the
“Freight Freak” John B: Did They Mean Free Shipping or Hidden Fees?
November 17, 2016
As we’re all aware, there is no such thing as a free lunch, especially in the retail world. The cost of free shipping can be
“Freight Freak:” John B Discusses 2017 Rate Increases
September 29, 2016
UPS and FedEx – one follows the other in announcing 2017 rate increases. One of the most significant changes announced by FedEx is that fuel
“Freight Freak”: John B Explains Small Package Dimensional Fees
August 26, 2016
One of the highest annual price increases implemented by the largest small parcel shipping companies occurred in 2015. This increase affects everyone shipping a package