Monthly Archives: August 2016

5 Packaging Fails and How You Can Avoid them

Many large e-tailers have reputations for using inefficient packaging that is terribly wasteful. Although many companies say they are in fact “green companies”, they still insist on using sloppy packaging methods like oversized boxes with oodles of void fill. They’re reluctant to change their old ways of packaging because most organizations don’t necessarily view packaging as part of their supply chain-

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Shipping Expectations for Today’s Customer

In today’s omnichannel world, a customer’s “want” list becomes longer and longer and these “wants” are turning into expectations quicker than ever. The problem is, the gap between consumer expectation and retailer capability is growing. It’s hard to keep up with the expectation of free shipping, same-day shipping, express shipping, ship-from-store…the list goes on and on. The fact of the matter is, the future belongs

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Are Customers Complaining About Your Shipping Costs?

Customers are shopping online more than ever. Retailers that were once known for their amazing store presence are now competing in the global marketplace on the e-commerce front. They all have the same goal: create a customer experience that keeps people coming back. And although there are many challenges in building an amazing online shopping experience for customers, shipping takes

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Retailers Pressured to Offer More

The technology industry is an amazing one to be in these days. What was once an exciting technological breakthrough yesterday could be the norm tomorrow. Take 2-day shipping for example. That was an amazing breakthrough for customers since they could receive their online orders in under 3 days. Now, companies like Amazon and Walmart are making it common-place. This isn’t so easy to do for other companies.

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ProShip Gets into Gear with Trek Bikes

In an effort to encourage wellness activities, as well as to provide a unique benefit to our employees, ProShip has purchased two bicycles from Trek, one of our most dedicated and valued customers. Both bikes are racked in the downstairs ProShip lobby in the Brookfield, WI office and can be checked out by any of ProShip’s employees throughout the day. The bikes can

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“Chipping” in for Charity 2016

Join us for the 18th Annual Chip for Charity Golf Outing Thursday, September 8! Register, Sponsor or Donate Today! Register to Play Become a Sponsor Make an Online Donation It’s about that time again! On Thursday, September 8, ProShip will be hittin’ the links with the SSADH Association to help raise awareness for some very special kids born with a

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