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What exactly is kitting? At SPCFuel, we know kitting like the backs of our hands. Kitting, or co-packaging, is a technique where a product or products are assembled with other elements and sent to a consumer to advertise a business. It can be promotional materials or...
The use of promotional merchandise is a time-tested, powerful and effective marketing strategy. Statistics show that it is often one of the most effective marketing techniques. Start-ups, large businesses, institutions, and nonprofits all utilize personalized welcome...
Avoid dimensional weight (DIM) rates when shipping products, samples, or marketing materials. DIM rates are not always well understood, so here’s what you need to know to help reduce shipping costs and increase your profit. What are DIM rates? Dimensional weight rates...
There are hundreds of search results that highlight business issues that come with selling products through retail channels like QVC, HSN, Amazon, or other e-commerce sites. Each issue also seems to present its own challenge. This blog is intended for companies who...
Effective June 21, FedEx has instituted additional peak surcharges on some residential ground packages by $.30 per package, which could impact your fulfillment shipping costs. UPS also added surcharges to certain international shipments. Our previous blog, "Getting...
“Free Shipping!” We have all seen this phrase over and over again. The term has become so popular that companies that are not even in the e-commerce space use it. So, does FedEx, UPS, or the USPS really offer free shipping? You guessed it. NO! Even though companies...
If you sell products, the right fulfillment resource is critical to maintaining happy customers. Most companies initially consider building an in-house operation, but using a fulfillment partner is often the smarter choice. Below are 7 Great Reasons Why Using a...
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