Seasonal Shifts in E-commerce and Peak Season Preparation
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Welcome to our September Roundup, where the winds of change are ushering in a new period, and in the world of logistics and e-commerce, it's time to prepare for the peak season surge. As the leaves begin to turn and the weather shifts, we delve into the seasonal transitions impacting e-commerce trends and fulfillment strategies for the approaching holiday season.
Unwrap Efficiency this Holiday Season: Our Gift to E-commerce Businesses! ??
Because we know that the holiday season can be a demanding time for e-commerce businesses, we're here to help make it smoother.?
As an early holiday present, we decided to gift our customers our address validation feature in order to help them reduce logistics costs and workload. In addition, we're rolling out daily automated email notifications, a valuable tool to ensure their orders flow smoothly. These notifications offer real-time insights into their fulfillment operations, helping them stay on top of any 'stuck' orders and enabling rapid issue resolution.
Based on our data, customers who activated this feature in our all-in-one fulfillment tool have reduced their carrier-caused returns by an impressive 40% on average. This reduction translates to significant savings in operational costs and vastly improves the post-purchase experience for online shoppers.
This means, fewer carrier-caused returned shipments, less time spent on processing returns, reduced customer inquiries, and lower logistics costs due to fewer returns being handled. All-in-all a smoother holiday season!
Bee-hind the Scenes of Manuka Doctor Success Story ??
In the serene landscapes of New Zealand, Manuka Doctor embarked on a mission to craft the purest Manuka honey, starting with sustainable bushland and free-roaming bees. By partnering with byrd, not only has their vision become a reality, but they have also successfully overcome various challenges, especially those related to Brexit.
If you would like to know how they were able to reshape their logistics with byrd, achieving seamless integration, swift growth, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, click here for their fulfilling story.
The Art of Dangerous Goods Management ??
In the world of logistics, handling dangerous goods demands precision. Challenges arise from cargo weight, packing methods, and compliance with safety regulations since mishaps can compromise integrity and lead to chaos.
As a matter of fact, dangerous goods account for nearly 10% of all containerized shipments worldwide. At byrd, safety is paramount and we've embraced these challenges as opportunities. Would you like to know more about handling dangerous goods, the certifications needed, their classifications, and how to ship these sorts of products easily and with confidence? Click here .
Cracking the Code to Gen Z and Millennial Trends for E-commerce Triumph ??
Did you know that Generation Z's purchasing power exceeds $360 billion USD, and Millennials' income is set to reach a whopping $8.3 trillion by 2025? These socially aware, tech-savvy groups shape consumer trends, making adapting to their preferences crucial for sustained success in a dynamic market.
When you tailor your strategy to fit your audience’s needs, you stay relevant in a hyper-competitive market, boost conversion rates while maximizing your ROI, and increase your brand’s loyalty.
If you want to dive into the minds of the future’s biggest spenders click here .
E-commerce news delivered just-in-time
?? Don't forget to mark your calendar; the official dates for Prime Big Deal Days have been announced . Amazon's most significant sales extravaganza is scheduled to kick off on October 10 and will continue for a full 48 hours.
?? And speaking of competing with Amazon, TikTok launched in-stream shops to sell a target of $20 billion in merchandise this year to all 100 million US users. Using a tab on the home screen to drive users to the marketplace and allowing videos directly containing purchase links, in order to drive in-app ecommerce traffic.
?? Amazon introduced the new "Supply Chain by Amazon" service , providing a comprehensive solution for sellers to automate their entire supply chain process. With this offering, Amazon aims to simplify the logistics journey for sellers, ensuring a hassle-free end-to-end process.
?? As part of its cost-cutting efforts, Amazon is increasing the minimum purchase for free shipping from $25 to $35 for non-Prime members in certain markets, while Prime subscribers, paying $139 annually, will remain unaffected. This adjustment aligns with Amazon's ongoing efforts to optimize operational costs and attract more Prime members.
To conclude…
Given the challenges of meeting face-to-face in our fast-paced industry, especially with the approaching busy holiday season, we took the opportunity to come together during an off-site event in Prague. Here’s a glimpse of our team ??
See you next month with more logistics updates and insights!
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We are the leading independent e-commerce fulfillment platform in Europe that provides scalable fulfillment services for e-commerce businesses and fast-growing D2C brands. From warehousing, picking and packing, delivery, and returns management, we take care of the whole fulfillment process for online shops. With us, retailers get access to 25+ fulfillment locations across Europe, enabling them to manage their whole fulfillment with one powerful all-in-one tool, in the fastest and most efficient way possible.
By seamless interconnectivity of all warehouses in our pan-European network, we facilitate hassle-free cross-border fulfillment and accelerate e-commerce growth with automated order fulfillment and reverse logistics. As a result, merchants can improve their delivery speed, reduce logistics costs and optimize product availability.