SmartFreight

Shipping furniture, appliance and has many more challenges than shipping apparel and smaller goods. Companies who can successfully deliver large items on-time and without damage can bury their competition. Some companies move to insource furniture delivery hubs in certain areas and regionalize fulfillment capabilities.

Williams-Sonoma makes strides in delivery efficiency The retailer limited instances of shipments originating from out-of-market areas and multiple deliveries per order in Q1.