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Handling shipping manifests shouldn’t be considered a back-office task: it is a critical function for ecommerce businesses looking to streamline fulfillment operations and reduce unnecessary costs that can impact profit margins.

This year’s LogiMed conference yielded some great insights, providing a deep dive into the evolving strategies of pharmaceutical companies aiming to modernize their supply chains. The insights from our conversations at the conference closely mirrored the technology investment priorities we've consistently seen in our discussions with leading HLS organizations.

Businesses strive to meet customer expectations for swift deliveries while managing shipping costs effectively.

Businesses are increasingly adopting subscription models to ensure consistent revenue and foster customer loyalty. However, managing these subscriptions effectively presents challenges, particularly in synchronizing order management with precise shipping schedules to meet customer expectations. This blog post explores how integrating Kibo Commerce's subscription management capabilities with Shipium's subscription shipment timing solutions can address these challenges, offering a seamless experience for both businesses and their customers.

The lingering effects of the pandemic, ongoing geopolitical conflicts, and rising fuel costs continue to shape the shipping industry in 2025. At the same time, customer expectations for fast and reliable delivery are higher than ever.

Dangerous goods — from lithium batteries in electronics to flammable chemicals in industrial manufacturing — require precise handling and documentation. Transporting these supplies is a high-stakes process governed by strict international and domestic regulations.

Advanced logistics technology is no longer optional for enterprise ecommerce stores. According to a McKinsey report, 93% of shippers plan to increase their technology investments by 2026 — and if you are not doing that yourself, you risk falling behind.

Today’s customers have higher expectations for reliable delivery services. According to The Future Shopper report, buyers now expect their orders to arrive in 1.85 days — down from 2.36 days in 2022. But speed alone isn’t enough; enterprise shippers must guarantee parcels arrive on time and undamaged.

Why you need the right order fulfillment services For ecommerce businesses, any frequent or notable mistake — such as delayed deliveries or packages arriving in poor conditions — can lead to lost revenue and dissatisfied customers. In fact, according to a Körber Supply Chain report, over 67% of consumers have experienced delivery delays in the past six months, with 84% stating they wouldn’t shop in the same store again after one poor experience.

Invoicing and billing accuracy are critical aspects of your outbound fulfillment strategy. These processes have a widespread business impact across areas like cost control, cash flow, customer trust and more. For LSPs in particular, invoicing and billing accuracy underpin the margin strategies that drive profitability and business growth. For these reasons, we’re excited to announce Shipium’s Billing Management — a solution that’s purpose-built to help shippers bill faster and more accurately to support cost and error reduction, as well as margin strategies for LSPs.