The Top 5 Articles of 2013 From Retail Online Integration

Confused About FedEx SmartPost, UPS SurePost and Other Deferred Residential Parcel Options?
By Rob Martinez, CEO, Shipware

"Google FedEx SmartPost or UPS SurePost and plenty of hits show up in the search results. Some reviews are positive, extolling benefits that include cost effectiveness and fewer surcharges over air/ground alternatives, end-to-end package visibility, free Saturday delivery, and more. However, your search results will include complaints ranging from transit times that were too lengthy to crushed/damaged packages. One thing is for sure: With the meteoric growth of e-commerce and consumers’ demand for free or low cost shipping, these services are here to stay. Residential shippers that continue to ship UPS Ground Residential and/or FedEx Home Delivery are wise to evaluate FedEx SmartPost and UPS SurePost's rates and services, in addition to other USPS service partners like Newgistics, OSM Worldwide and DHL Global Mail." Read more …