11-25-2005, 12:18 PM
Quote:In short, e-tailers have to be cannier than ever when it comes to monitoring shipping costs, to ensure that sharply rising costs don't eat into core profits.
Shipping charges have been a "secret" profit source for many e-commerce companies. Adding a little extra fee onto the shipping and handling charges fattens the bottom line for many e-tailers. But increasing shipping costs shaves this modest profit source.
Tips for Controlling Shipping Costs
1) A good negotiation process with carriers is essential
2) Rate shop and be aware of the market
3) Use technology to choose a shipper
4) What are you actually paying the carrier?
5) shipping considerations should "drive the bus"
full article: http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/solutions...hp/3565756