The primary focus of our blog is to share expertise and provide tips on how to save on shipping. That being said, in conversations with our customers, we\u2019ve seen proof of what we already knew: our customers are pretty smart and savvy shippers. With that in mind, we asked our customers to share some of their tips on how to save on shipping to see what strategies they incorporate into their day-to-day. Some of them were super helpful, while others were simply fun ways to break the monotony and actually enjoy shipping. Now, we\u2019d like to share these tips with you. <\/p>\n
Our customers\u2019 tips on how to save on shipping ranged from operational to moving around personnel. They covered not only how to save on costs, but also time. We\u2019ve broken out each one, with a shout out to our awesome customers for their help!<\/p>\n
\u201cI select mailers that just fit my product. That way I pay only for the size I have to.\u201d \u2014Sheila, Easy Peasy Polish<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Though to some online sellers this is common sense, many just use any old box they have around the house or warehouse. When you\u2019re not optimizing your package sizing, you could be spending more on weight caused by the need for more packing material. Also, in 2019 the USPS will be using Dimensional Weight for Priority Mail packaging<\/a> for packages over a cubic foot, meaning if you have a large but light package, it could cost you more to ship!<\/p>\n
Save your products, save the environment<\/H3><\/p>\n
\u201cWe use shredded paper as packing material instead of buying expensive peanuts or bubble wrap so it does 2 things, it recycles our shredded paper (most of our shredded paper has been used on both sides prior to being shredded), and it saves money on the overall shipping cost.\u201d \u2014Kathleen, Total Sports LLC<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Why spend money on packing materials that could be potentially harmful to the environment and your bottom line? Chances are pretty good you have shreddable paper you can get rid of, and it makes for a perfect packing material for most products. Shredded paper easily fills in nooks and crannies while also offering sturdy support and cushion. Of course, be sure you\u2019re not including shredded material that might include personally identifying or private information.<\/p>\n
Two printers are better than one<\/H3><\/p>\n
\u201cI have two printers hooked up to my computer to use one for the packing slips and the other for the labels. I am able to print much faster this way as I am not changing out plain paper for label sheets in between printings.\u201d \u2014Best Book Values<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
This tip is great because it can be a huge time-saver. As long as you have a system for making sure everything matches up in order, you can fly through your batch-printed labels and packing slips like the pros at Best Book Values. Speaking of printers, if you\u2019re looking into printers and would like an in-depth analysis, we break down three of the top printers here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Set up your workspace for success<\/H3><\/p>\n
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- Set up your shipping area like an assembly line! It\u2019s faster and more efficient to do all the things in order than go back and forth between individual orders.<\/li>\n
- Make your shipping area pretty. If you enjoy the space, you won’t dread the work.<\/li>\n
- Include your logo with the ShippingEasy tool right on the labels! It makes you stand out!<\/li>\n
\u2014Callie, Rocking and Roeing\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The assembly line concept is one of those tips on how to save on shipping that is more geared toward keeping your sanity. No one wants to work in a bland, uninspiring work environment. Efficiency is key for saving time on shipping, which is why we love the assembly line concept. Personality also goes a long way in making sure you and\/or your employees actually enjoy the time you spend in your shipping prep area. Make it well-lit, add some personal effects, and spruce things up a bit. We also love the bit about personalizing labels using ShippingEasy. It\u2019s just one of those small touches that make the experience of receiving a package from your company a little bit different.<\/p>\n
Always be shipping<\/H3><\/p>\n
This video isn\u2019t quite a tip per se, but we found it so entertaining we just had to make it part of this article. Johnny at BUILT Apparel doesn\u2019t let anything get in the way of dancing his way to shipping efficiency. Nothing….see what we mean in the video. <\/p>\n