Navigating the Complexities of the US Market as an International Ecommerce Business
For international businesses, the allure of the US market is undeniable. The huge consumer base, 134 million consumers as of 2022, and high buying power offer an enticing opportunity to boost a company’s sales but these opportunities come with challenges. International businesses selling their products in the US can run into unexpected logistical hurdles and […]
Read More »Clean Up Your Supply Chain: Streamline Your Operations With These 4 Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring is the unofficial time of the year to clean up and organize after months stuck inside. But this mindset can include more than just your home. Your business should include a “clean sweep” through not just your spaces, but your processes and operations as well. Although each business is unique, we recommend looking at […]
Read More »Build a Spring Holiday Strategy: How Easter and Mother’s Day Could Affect Your Logistics Planning
With the Christmas holiday following closely behind Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the last six weeks of the year in the United States often need strategic planning to lead to serious profitability for e-commerce businesses. However, this could also be true towards the end of Q1 as Easter (March/April) and Mother’s Day (May) hit within […]
Read More »Reduce Costs and Improve Efficiency Along Your Supply Chain for 2024
As your business grows, you expect that expenses and processes will grow and become more complex. However, it is possible to grow your ecommerce business without sacrificing efficiency or your bottom line. It just takes strategic adjustments along your supply chain. We break down four crucial areas and recommend where you can improve for 2024. […]
Read More »4 Tips for Post-Holiday Marketing for eCommerce Stores
By January, everyone feels the inevitable “holiday hangover” from a full month of family, food and gift-giving. And as an e-commerce business owner, you and your team are doubly exhausted from surviving a busy – and hopefully profitable – fourth quarter. Which is why it’s likely you may want to rest and take it easy […]
Read More »Four Questions Your Customers Might Ask This Holiday Season – And How To Respond
Although fall has only just settled across much of the U.S., you don’t have to look too far – commercials, store aisles or your social media feed – to know that the holidays are just around the corner. While this can be the most profitable time of year from many online businesses, it is likely […]
Read More »FedEx to Launch Picture Proof of Delivery in Time for Busy Holiday Shipping Season
FedEx will soon be offering Picture Proof of Delivery for express and ground residential deliveries in the U.S. and Canada that are released without a signature. Customers will receive a photo showing the exact location of their package once it’s delivered to their doorstep, by simply tracking their package. FedEx Express and FedEx Ground are the first nationwide carriers […]
Read More »2022 Holiday Schedule
Please take note of the Holiday closures for Sweetwater Logistics in 2022 MONDAY January 17 – Martin Luther King Jr. birthday MONDAY February 21 – Presidents’ Day MONDAY May 30 – Memorial Day MONDAY July 4 – Independence Day MONDAY September 5 – Labor Day MONDAY October 10 – Columbus Day FRIDAY November 11 – Veterans Day THURSDAY November 24 – Thanksgiving Day […]
Read More »2021 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
The following are the 2021 date and time shipping deadlines to observe to get your orders where they need to go prior to Christmas by carrier and service: 12/8, 3pm – last order in by for USPS APO/FPO/DPO 12/8, 3pm – last order in by for UPS SurePost / Fedex Smart Post 12/14, 3pm – […]
Read More »2021 Holiday Schedule
Please take note of the Holiday closures for Sweetwater Logistics in 2021 Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King Jr. birthday Monday, February 15 Washington’s Birthday (observed) Monday, May 31 Memorial Day Monday, July 5 Independence Day Monday, September 6 Labor Day Monday, October 11 Columbus Day Thursday, November 11 […]
Read More »2020 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
The following are the 2020 date and time shipping deadlines to observe to get your orders where they need to go prior to Christmas by carrier and service: 12/8, 3pm – last order in by for USPS APO/FPO/DPO 12/8, 3pm – last order in by for UPS SurePost / Fedex Smart Post 12/14, 3pm – […]
Read More »What International Companies Need to Know about Choosing a US Fulfillment Company
Looking for a way to sell products to customers in the United States, but don’t have a US-based company? The answer is to work with a US fulfillment company – one that can get your products to your customers in good time. However, there are quite a few things that you’ll need to know here. […]
Read More »COVID-19 Update April 7
Good Afternoon, We hope you and your families are doing well. We know these are challenging times and we want to assure you that Sweetwater Logistics is doing everything we can to support you. As always, our highest priority is to help ensure the health and safety of our employees, customers, and suppliers while maintaining […]
Read More »COVID April 1st Update
We hope this email finds you well. We want to take a moment to thank you, our clients, for your patience and understanding at this unprecedented time. Sweetwater Logistics is still open and operational, though we are still working with a reduced staff due to childcare and school closures. Our order volumes have caught up […]
Read More »COVID Update March 25
Good morning from Sweetwater Logistics. First and foremost, we hope everyone is staying healthy out there. We are still open and operational, albeit with a reduced staff. Our neighboring county has mandated a “Shelter in Place” ordinance and we assume that Union County (where SWL is located) will follow suit in the coming days. Per […]
Read More »COVID March 23rd Update
Friends, At Sweetwater Logistics, we’re closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and continue working to serve the needs of our clients and your customers. We understand that everyone is adapting to new ways of life as we all pull together to curtail this outbreak. We ensure you that Sweetwater Logistics is open and intends to stay […]
Read More »COVID March 16th Update
With our continued efforts to keep Sweetwater Logistics running as usual during this turbulent time; we have implemented a flexible work schedule for our employees. This will allow our employees to better balance the home and family needs with their spouse/family members while schools, daycares and senior care facilities are closed due to COVID-19. We […]
Read More »COVID March 16th
As we navigate the rapidly evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation together, Sweetwater Logistics is taking extra precautions to keep everyone safe. At this time the following measures have been put into place to ensure such: All workstations are being sanitized multiple times per day (morning, after each break and at the end of the day). Any […]
Read More »2020 Holiday Schedule
Please take note of the Holiday closures for Sweetwater Logistics in 2020: Wednesday, January 1 New Year’s Day Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King Jr. birthday Monday, February 17 Washington’s Birthday (observed) Monday, May 25 Memorial Day Friday, July 3* Independence Day Monday, September 7 Labor Day Monday, October 12 Columbus Day Wednesday, November 11 […]
Read More »2019 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
The following are the 2019 date and time shipping deadlines to observe to get your orders where they need to go prior to Christmas by carrier and service: 12/6, 12pm – last order in by for USPS APO/FPO/DPO 12/7, 12pm – last order in by for UPS SurePost / Fedex Smart Post to arrive by […]
Read More »Sweetwater Logistics Certified to ISO 9001:2015 by DEKRA
INDIAN TRAIL, NC DEKRA Audits has certified Sweetwater Logistics’ quality management system to the ISO 9001:2015 standard for provision of third party storage and order fulfillment services. Sweetwater Logistics uses industry knowledge and technology to assist business owners with logistics support and supply chain management. “We are proud to certify Sweetwater Logistics’ quality management system,” […]
Read More »Sweetwater Logistics: Quality Policy
Sweetwater Logistics has developed and implemented a quality management system (QMS) which uses ISO 9001:2015 as a framework that allows our organization to document and improve our practices in order to better satisfy the needs and expectations of our customers, vendors and employees. The following is our Quality Policy. Sweetwater Logistics: Quality Policy In order […]
Read More »2019 Holiday/Closure Dates
Please take note of the Holiday closures for Sweetwater Logistics in 2019. As we strive to ensure quick and reliable service to our clients; it is also important to allow our associates well deserved time with their family throughout the year. Jan 1 New Year’s Day Tuesday Jan 21 Martin Luther King Day Monday Feb […]
Read More »2018 Holiday Shipping Deadline
The following are the 2018 date and time shipping deadlines to observe to get your US domestic packages where they need to go prior to Christmas: 12/4, 12pm – last order in by for USPS APO/FPO/DPO (Zip code 093) 12/8, 12pm – last order in by for UPS SurePost / Fedex Smart Post to arrive […]
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