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Change Is the Only Constant in Transportation

Understanding and Rethinking Your Last-Mile Delivery Strategy

Store Vendors and Online Retailers to Implement Autonomous Solutions to Hasten Last-Mile Deliveries

The State of “Fast and Free” Delivery: What Retailers and Parcel Carriers Should Know

Mastering the Challenges of Direct-to-Consumer Shipping

Six Strategies to Mitigate the Impact of COVID-19 on Your Transportation Network

10 Tips to Improve the Delivery Experience in 2020

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3 Ways SMBs Can Control Shipping Costs Immediately

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So much attention is paid to understanding the complexities of carrier agreements that companies, especially resource-constrained small and midsized businesses, often overlook simple best prac

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1. FedEx Announces 2020 GRI

2. Using Effective Analytics for Controlling Your Parcel Spend

3. Shipping Data & KPIs: Oh, Great. Another Article About Data

Carrier Contract Negotiation

1. Five Hidden Things to Look for During a Parcel Bid Event

2. Using Carrier Differences to Gain Leverage in Your Next Parcel Contract Negotiation

3. Gearing Up for Negotiation Season

Carriers

1. U.S. Postal Service Announces New Prices for 2020

2. UPS and FedEx 2020 – Expectations and Opportunities

3. Week 50: How Did UPS and FedEx Perform in Peak Season?

Transportation Management

1. Defining the TMS Market

2. Selecting a TMS? Several Dos and Don'ts to Keep in Mind

3. Top Considerations in a TMS Solution

Inbound Shipments and Returns

1. A Retailer's Guide to Reverse Logistics

2. Incorporate the Inbound to Optimize the Outbound

3. Stemming the Rising Tide of Inbound Parcel Receiving

Shipping Systems

1. Choose Your Carriers Wisely: Don't Let New Fees Derail Your Shipping Operation

2. Shipping Rules Make Retailers’ Lives Easier

3. Unlocking Efficiencies with Data

Material Handling

1. Determining the Best Split-Case Automated Order Fulfillment System

2. Fulfilling Tiny Orders and Handling the Increase in SKUs

3. Automating “Super A” Moving SKUs

International Logistics and Delivery

1. Cautious Outlook on Global Trade Activity as Shippers Face Demand Headwinds

2. Wading into International Shipping?

3. Minimizing Legal and Financial Risk in International Parcel Shipping

Supply Chain Management

1. Improving the Customer Experience: 3 Ways to Make Your Supply Chain More Efficient

2. Strategies for Remaining Competitive in a Changing Industry

3. The Growing Importance of Perfecting Your Shipping Strategy

Regulations and Compliance

1. F.O.B. Origin or F.O.B. Destination: Which One is the Best to Use?

2. F.O.B. Origin or F.O.B. Destination: What Is the Difference?

3. Pre-paid and Collect in a Nutshell

Warehousing

1. ARM Yourself for Success in Creating the Warehouse of the Future

2. Adapting a Warehouse for Speed

3. Seven Ways Dimensioning Can Save Your Parcel Operations Money

Packaging Solutions

1. The Inconvenient Truth About Packaging Waste and Last-Mile Delivery

2. Corrugated Cartons: The Answer to Preventing Shipment Damage

3. Environmentally Friendly Packaging & the Impact on Customer Satisfaction

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