7 tips for effective, efficient shipping wins

7 tips to transform your shipping and unlock more opportunities

7 tips to transform your shipping and unlock more opportunities

7 tips to transform your shipping and unlock more opportunities

How to ship like a pro

How to ship like a pro

How to ship like a pro

Is your shipping as efficient as it can be? Here are a few simple steps to help you save time, effort, and money.

So, you want to ship smarter, serve customers more efficiently, and reduce your expenses? We’ve put together some tips to help you do just that.

Easy steps to efficient shipping
Whether you have an online store or a traditional brick-and-mortar shop, shipping is an essential part of doing business. Here are seven considerations to help you set up good shipping processes, save money, scale up and streamline.

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Compare shipping options

We offer international delivery services for nearly every speed, size, destination, and budget. Knowing your options will help you choose the right one for your needs. Before you decide, compare shipping options to get in-depth descriptions.


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Savvy packing strategies

Make sure you aren’t over-packing your shipments or using too-large boxes filled with cushioning, padding, bubble wrap or peanuts unless necessary. Otherwise, you’re literally paying to ship air.
 


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Understand packing costs

Not sure what dim weight is? You’re not alone. A great way to save time and money is to learn about what you’re paying for when you send a shipment. Dim is short for ‘dimensional’ and it means the amount of space a package occupies compared to its actual weight.


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Ship with delivery choice in mind and make returns easy.

In this era of convenience, customers expect a choice for delivery and simple returns with every purchase. In fact, 95% of customers are likely to shop with you again if you make returns convenient. Create a great experience and an efficient shipping process by offering customers the ability to return packages at no extra cost. Go a step further and include return labels in the package, or in their email, for an extra special experience.


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Go mobile

Use mobile to make shipping simple anytime, anywhere — even when you're away from the office. Use the free FedEx® Mobile app to check your account rates, get quotes and create shipments. Receive alerts and track locations for more efficient shipping management when you’re on the road.


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Automate your shipping

Save time and effort by automating your shipping with FedEx Ship ManagerTM at fedex.com. Set your preferences, build an address book, and the program will auto-populate your shipping forms. Less time on paperwork, with fewer errors - what’s not to like?


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Streamline your business software

If you're setting up your E-commerce platform, remember FedEx shipping functions are already built into a lot of popular software. Talk to us and find out how FedEx-ready software can cut down on your setup time.

To learn more about smarter packaging, check out our How to Pack guide. Or get in touch with us today for quotes and solutions to trim down your costs.


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