Insight & Advice from iDrive's team of shipping experts

If you’re involved with shipping products you’ve probably heard the term ‘rate shopping’. Rate shopping refers to comparing rates of different carriers to select the cheapest service, but what if shippers were thinking about it all wrong?

Virtual warehousing is relatively new, but no, it doesn’t involve a VR headset and navigating a warehouse in a video game. Virtual warehousing allows businesses to allocate product to different marketplaces. Read on for more insight!

With the world of e-commerce growing, customer expectations have grown as well. It is essential to get ahead of your competition and tackle those expectations. Read on for more insight into how to go about doing this.

In this article, we will explore what a good inventory turnover ratio is, how to calculate it, and some strategies for achieving a healthy ratio. Additionally, we will discuss how tech solutions can help!

An in-depth discussion on the complexities and dynamics of the 2025 shipping landscape, including sub-pound changes and carrier updates.

If backorders or out-of-stock items are a common occurrence, it can be damaging to a brand’s reputation. In this article, we’ll discuss what backorders are, how to avoid them, and how to protect your customers when they occur.

When you hear ‘carrier’ you likely think of the big guys: UPS, FedEx, the USPS, etc. But when you hear of regional carriers, what comes to your mind? Today we’re explaining who regional carriers are and what they do.

It’s time to seriously consider improving your demand forecasting techniques. In this article, we’ll discuss the types of demand forecasting and the top four strategies for getting the most out of 2023.