Tackling Global Shipping Challenges, Before They Begin

No matter how large or small your enterprise may be, when it comes to shipping products internationally, key challenges often arise. Fortunately, with some anticipation, planning and the application of smart solutions, you can get out in front of these challenges and ensure your international customers remain loyal and ongoing operations are as problem-free as possible.

Daunted by the Details

When you're expanding into new global markets, the details can be overwhelming. From import/export compliance issues, to country-specific taxes, regulations and currencies, the complexities and requirements of each new market are pretty daunting when you look at them at once. You may be apprehensive about the time and investment it will take for you to understand and operate effectively in each new international market you enter.

There's no doubt that there's a lot to learn about international markets as you take your business across borders, but you don't need to reassign resources to create a winning strategy. Instead, seek out a partner that can help you navigate any or all aspects of selling internationally. From planning, implementation, deployment, marketing, and ongoing customer care, partners can help you leverage your existing infrastructure and team to either amplify your existing international business or get you started selling globally for the first time. This will save your business time and resources in the long run, as you gear up for each new international market entry.

Shine a Light on Shipping

We hear it time and time again: One of the details presenting major challenges for businesses as they expand internationally is the transparency of transportation and shipping. It's critical to have visibility into your supply chain and be able to track a package from the time it leaves your business to the time it crosses the border to its destination. Without this, you can't deliver the quality customer service experience you've promised your customers. Don't let a negative interaction with a customer destroy your reputation and leave you scrambling for a solution. Investing in a partner that provides a complete global supply chain solution, before you face these challenges, will help create a great customer experience that fosters confidence and leads to long-term customer loyalty.

Planning the Path Forward

With a plan and a partner, your entry into each international market will be a success. Anticipating and responding to challenges with logistics and shipping in advance will help you to bring the right products to the right consumers in the right markets around the world.

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