Automation is about more than just replacing a human workforce with a mechanical one. There are many factors that must be given adequate consideration when assessing the value an automated system stands... View More
This past Parcel Forum was an excellent opportunity to connect with peers experiencing the same challenges and to learn the latest trends, information and concepts. With the floor buzzing about “DIM... View More
The holiday rush is about to start, and the ubiquitous use of technology to purchase gifts, in addition to consumers' desire to get what they want, when they want it and how they want it, pushes retail/ecommerce... View More
Parcel carriers, through early adaptation of barcodes, have been conducting micro-analysis of data collected on package, shipper, and network operations for more than 20 years, and are experts on cost... View More
DENVER, Dec. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Denver-based last-mile, white glove logistics provider LDK Logistics (http://www.LDKLogistics.com) exceeded its 2014 revenue targets with a year-on-year annual growth... View More
WASHINGTON — With Christmas less than a month away, the U.S. Postal Service reminds customers to mail international holiday gifts early. The Postal Service recommends mailing by the dates below.... View More
In February, you will start to see your parcel expense budgets to be out line if you did not plan for the recent rate increases and dimensional weight policy changes. The two main drivers to the increases... View More
The developments and attention to the topic of Delivery has risen to a fever pitch over the last year. Spurred by ecommerce and the drive to provide customer convenience, nearly every player in the delivery... View More
AUSTIN, Texas – December 2, 2014 – ShippingEasy, an innovator in ecommerce shipping solutions, today announced Auto-Ship, a new solution that solves one of the biggest headaches for online... View More
November 21, 2014, Chandler, AZ—OnTrac introduces DirectPost, a mail product that combines the strength of the United States Postal Service with the regional speed of OnTrac. Shippers now have a... View More
Charlotte, N.C., November 20, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that a supply chain optimization effort instituted as part of the Clariant worldwide sustainability... View More
ALLAS -- FedEx announced today the launch of its Pack.Ship.Give. program, which turns the act of packing and sending gifts from FedEx Office during the holidays into financial support for the American... View More
The parcel landscape is rapidly changing in an increasingly competitive market and if you’re not willing to adapt, survival will be short-lived. How we adapt to the change will separate the winners... View More
Target recently announced that it would offer free shipping on every online order its customers make through December 20 this year. That decision, while newsworthy, isn’t necessarily surprising.... View More
Consultants and organizations often define strategic sourcing differently, so it is important to clarify the term when discussing implementation and impact. Some definitions include: - An organized, systematic,... View More
(November 17, 2014) Middletown, CT - FreeShipping.com reports that its recently enhanced 10% cash-back benefit is powering significant increases in its members’ purchase activities, including double-digit... View More
DALLAS, Texas – November 17, 2014 – NPI (National Presort L.P.), a leading mail and parcel sorting technology company, today announced the continuation of a strategic partnership with Brazil... View More
“If You’re Not Looking at Regional Carriers, You’re Leaving Money on the Table”. This was the recurring theme at many educational sessions at the recent Parcel Forum. At these... View More
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – November 10, 2014 – Dematic, a supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and distribution center, has introduced a new carton singulator that aligns... View More
The Postal Service has recently learned of a cyber security intrusion into some of our information systems. We began investigating this incident as soon as we learned of it, and we are cooperating with... View More
