During the pandemic, big box retailers like Target and Walmart relaxed some of their usual policies in regards to time and the tardiness of vendors’ and suppliers’ shipments. It has long been common practice to censure late shipments with fines and loss of shelf space, but with the world, on fire as it was, they… Read more »
e-Commerce Trends Changing 3PL
Analysts say that e-commerce sales are expected to exceed $5.5 trillion worldwide by the end of 2022. This means that $.22 of every dollar spent is in e-commerce. Research analyst Nia Hudson with Transport Intelligence Ltd. (TI) says, “Customers continue to shop online more, and for a greater number of categories than ever before. As… Read more »
Logixboard Integration Station
Argents is proud of our partnership with Logixboard, a partnership that allows us to view real-time shipment data with our clients and internal team in a user-friendly interface. This centralized hub helps us empower our customers to build a healthy, stable, and reliable supply chain. The digital platform ensures your information stays up-to-date with real-time… Read more »
Fulfillment by Merchant? Fine by Us!
With congestion and delays being the hottest topic in logistics, many retailers are worried about getting inventory shipped in time to wrap for the holidays. Even the mega-reach of Amazon is faltering as many retailers find delays and restrictions when trying to send goods into Amazon warehouses, let alone out to ship to their customers…. Read more »
Low value woe-ohs: e-Commerce buyers and de minimis rules
It’s not our fault that the pandemic accelerated a shift to e-commerce by five years in less than a year and a half. But those buyers are increasingly having their orders fulfilled directly from foreign countries or from facilities set up just outside of America’s borders. The de minimis rules which raised the ceiling to… Read more »
4th Quarter Incoming: the Escalation of eCommerce
After a year of fitful recovery from the pandemic in most areas, one industry has seen astronomical growth and expansion – eCommerce. Global eCommerce statistics in 2021 show a meteoric rise that advanced the industry by a decade, speeding up the infiltration of online shopping faster than ever before. As we face a difficult peak… Read more »