Shipping costs can be one of the most significant challenges for e-commerce sellers. If you’re selling on Walmart and struggling with shipping expenses, you’re not alone. Many sellers face similar hurdles, but there are several strategies you can explore to help reduce costs and streamline your operations. Here are some proven solutions to consider.
1. Leverage Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS)
Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) can be a game-changer for sellers. With WFS, Walmart takes care of storage, packing, and shipping your products directly to customers. To determine if this is the right option for you, consider:
- Storage Fees: Check how much WFS charges for storing your products in their warehouses. These costs may vary depending on your product’s size and storage duration.
- Shipping Fees: Compare WFS’s shipping fees with your current shipping setup to see if it’s more cost-effective.
By consolidating logistics through WFS, you might simplify operations and even improve delivery times for customers. Calculate your WFS fees here.
2. Use Walmart’s Shipping Labels
Walmart offers a convenient and cost-effective solution for shipping: shipping labels available directly through the Walmart Seller Center. Some benefits include:
- Competitive Pricing: These labels are available at discounted rates, helping you save on each shipment.
- Seamless Integration: You can purchase these labels directly in the Seller Center, streamlining your shipping process.
This feature, now integrated into GeekSeller’s panel, allows you to access Walmart’s shipping discounts easily.
3. Partner with EasyPost for Additional Discounts
EasyPost, a trusted shipping partner, offers another avenue for reducing shipping costs. GeekSeller’s partnership with EasyPost includes:
- Significant Label Discounts: EasyPost provides competitive rates that can help cut down your shipping expenses.
- Promotional Credit: EasyPost is currently offering $100 in credit when you spend $100, making it an attractive option for new users.
- Simple Registration: Signing up is quick and easy, enabling you to start saving right away.
4. Evaluate and Optimize Packaging
While evaluating your shipping options, don’t overlook your packaging. Smaller, lighter, and more efficient packaging can:
- Reduce dimensional weight charges.
- Fit more orders into a single shipment, saving costs on bulk deliveries.
5. Explore Regional Carriers
Regional carriers often provide lower rates for shipments within specific geographic areas. Unlike national carriers, they focus on certain regions, which can lead to:
- Cost Savings: Lower shipping rates for deliveries within their service zones.
- Faster Delivery Times: Shorter transit times for regional shipments.
Research carriers that operate in your target markets and compare their rates with your current provider to determine if this option could benefit your business.
Reducing shipping costs doesn’t just improve your bottom line—it can also enhance your competitiveness in the Walmart marketplace. With the right strategies and tools, you can transform a major expense into a manageable component of your business operations.
