From Cost Center to Profit Killer: Rethinking Fulfillment in the Era of Perpetual Rate Increases

U.S. e-commerce was projected to hit $1.3 trillion last year, climbing toward $1.8 trillion by 2029. Behind those impressive figures lies a cost crisi

U.S. e-commerce was projected to hit $1.3 trillion last year, climbing toward $1.8 trillion by 2029. Behind those impressive figures lies a cost crisis most retailers aren’t prepared for: shipping expenses that compound annually, erode margins silently, and destabilize financial forecasting. Major carriers like UPS and FedEx implemented 5.9 percent general rate increases (GRIs) for […]