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Let’s get digital (with returns)
Our first BOXpoll topic of the year came to us from one of our clients, an apparel brand whose target demographic is women age 45+.
Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index Reveals China Is First Country to Ship 100 Billion Parcels
Latest International Index finds 5,000 parcels shipped every second in 2021 as global carrier volume reaches 159 billion and parcel revenue reaches $491.5 billion
2023 Supply Chain Outlook
Businesses today are more resilient because of the supply chain disruptions. Holding extra inventory, finding alternative suppliers, or arranging for alternate modes of transportation should be more of a proactive measure rather than a reactive one.
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A Culture of Innovation: The Right Thing the Right Way
Pitney Bowes is a global shipping and mailing company focused on providing technology and logistics solutions to streamline and improve business shipping operations.
Print labels without a label maker
You don’t need a special label maker machine to print your own address and shipping labels. A standard printer and printer paper are all that’s required. Don’t own a printer? There are workarounds for that, too.
Can I print shipping labels from my phone?
Whether you sell through your own website, a single marketplace or multiple seller channels, you can print shipping labels from all the major carriers from your phone or mobile device.
USPS® IMI: Compliance comes with benefits
The USPS is decertifying all postage meters that use IBI (Information Based Indicia) technology and is adopting a new technology standard called IMI (Intelligent Mail Indicia).
A Diverse Workforce: Now More Essential Than Ever
Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the distance we have traveled and to reflect on the future.
2023 State of Manufacturing Panel Discussion
What are the latest growth projections for manufacturing and what events are impacting the industry? A panel of top industry experts provide real world insight on the current challenges and future opportunities facing small businesses.
Your customers’ growing procrastination is costing you
Trunk time. It’s a term we coined back in 2003 to call attention to how long consumers tend to wait before returning an online purchase, often because of the perceived inconvenience of having to travel to a returns drop-off location.
BOXpoll Weekly Trackers
Interactive charts with real time consumer data on the pandemic, the economy and ecommerce
The Rorschach calendar test goes international
Retailers should avoid setting international shipping prices at checkout based solely on the cost of shipping and consider placing premiums in market where consumers value speed more highly.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave
Monday, January 16 Pitney Bowes celebrates the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through a day of service named in his honor. Another way that we honor individuals is my naming streets after them. In many ways life on “King Street” sits at the intersection of the pain, the progress, and the promise of the journey to equality for all.
The Weight of Reflection
To honor Veterans in November we think about and thank individuals for their military service. From our own PB employee, Sean Kane, talks about how Veterans Day is one of the few times during the year that we reflect upon what military service means to our nation and how that service impacts veteran's lives.
Being a great workplace needs to be purposeful. It doesn’t happen by accident.
Pitney Bowes recognized by the Great Place to Work® Institute as one of India’s Top 20 Best Workplaces; Asia’s Top 50 Best Workplaces; and India’s Top 10 Best WorkplacesTM for Women 2022
Post-purchase marketing strategy
You've made the sale. What now? Learn how to enhance the post-purchase experience with retention and loyalty strategies, effective returns and post sales logistics.
How a small package shipping company can help grow your ecommerce brand
With the right small package shipping company, your ecommerce brand can create an even better online customer experience. We’ll show you how.
What is E-commerce Logistics?
Understand ecommerce logistics, supply chains, each of their moving parts, and how they apply to an online business.
2023 Supply Chain Outlook
Businesses today are more resilient because of the supply chain disruptions. Holding extra inventory, finding alternative suppliers, or arranging for alternate modes of transportation should be more of a proactive measure rather than a reactive one.
The 2023 Financial Outlook for Business Owners
Consumers will continue to feel pricing pressures at the pump and the grocery store and discretionary spending overall will slow. Read on…
End-of-Year Tax Updates
Learn more about the possibility of obtaining tax breaks for 2022 and look ahead to offerings in 2023.
3 Ways to Gain Control Over Marketing Mail Campaigns
Learn more about the marketing mail planning process to design more successful campaigns.
What Is Presorted First-Class® and Presorted Standard Mail®?
The USPS offers discounts on Presorted First-Class Mail and Presorted Standard Mail.
US Postal Service® Bulk Mail Requirements
Learn the ins and outs of USPS® presort requirements—from how many pieces of mail qualify for bulk rate to acquiring a USPS bulk mail permit.
3 Steps to Holiday Shipping Success
Holiday shopping — and shipping — starts earlier every year. Get ready to deliver a successful season with these three steps and state-of-the-art shipping solutions.
Holiday Peak Rate Increases with Savings Tips from Tom Hazel
Nobody knows the ins and outs of shipping rate increases — or has more insight into their impact — than Tom Hazel, Pitney Bowes VP of Carrier Solutions, North America.
5 ways to simplify your shipping with PitneyShip® shipping software
Learn how to make shipping and mailing easier with the help of PitneyShip® shipping software. Take the complexities out of your shipping today.