North Andover, MA (April 20, 2025) – Sitma is pleased to announce that leading automated packaging solution provider Packsize has added Sitma’s e-Wrap and Fast Pack / Fast Pack Plus mailer
The rapid growth of e-commerce has led businesses to seek ways to optimize their fulfillment processes to meet customer expectations. One such innovation is the integration of packing slips and... View More
At any given time, ensuring your supply chain is running smoothly is already a demanding task, but a perfect storm of supply chain disruptions — ranging from escalating geopolitical tensions to extr
A shorter, condensed peak holiday season saw strong demand between Black Friday and Christmas. Beyond that, however, the overall season was a mixed one for most retailers and carriers. The C... View More
In the September-October 2024 issue of PARCEL, we took a look at the legal and financial risks faced by parcel shippers. Some of these are old risks that have existed for many years. However... View More
The second half of 2024 was one of return volumes holding steady but was a mixed bag for returns costs, according to the Reverse Logistics Association’s (RLA) returns index. “It seems... View More
Attending a professional trade show or conference can be a game-changer for networking, learning, and business growth—if you plan strategically. To get the most out of the experience, it’s
“AI” was the buzzword of 2023 and 2024 — and for good reason. AI’s potential to improve how parcel shippers work is undeniable. Most shippers already rely on a number of... View More
Parcel surcharges are hitting shippers harder than ever, and 2025 is bringing even more aggressive cost increases — especially for oversized packages. In a recent video, Jack McCrum from Rev... View More
The United States Postal Service (USPS), a cornerstone of American communication and commerce, is set to undergo significant changes in 2025. From rising shipping costs to delivery delays and... View More
The global shift toward sustainable practices has created a substantial market for eco-friendly packaging. Forecasts suggest that this market will expand from USD 256.06 billion in 2025 to USD 369.32... View More
Returns are an inevitable part of e-commerce. What started as a feature to reduce risk for consumers when buying online has grown into a massive issue affecting consumers, merchants, and 3PLs alike... View More
AUSTIN, TX – ShipStation®, a leading provider of cloud-based shipping solutions from Auctane, today announces a major investment in its API strategy by consolidating ShipEngine® into
Parcel management used to be simple: hand everything over to one carrier and negotiate better rates each year to keep shipping costs at a minimum. However, the exponential growth of e-commerce... View More
March 2025 – Chicago, IL – Appearing at ProMat 2025, a manufacturing and supply chain show, next week, Kardex Solutions and Paccurate are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed
Let's face it, third-party logistics (3PL) providers are the unsung heroes of the supply chain. They work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that packages reach their destination on time... View More
Warehousing has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years. The rise of e-commerce saw a surge in demand for faster, more efficient delivery experiences. At the same time, supply chai... View More
One of the best — and sometimes the worst — things about the parcel shipping industry is that change is inevitable. Whether the economy is up or down, there is excess capacity or no availa
Based on sixteen years of research in the US postal and parcel delivery industry, I have summarized three key principles that apply to the logistics industry, as follows: First Law: The volum... View More
A recent Fast Company article written by the chief sustainability officer of Blue Yonder, Saskia van Gendt, caught my attention. Van Gendt wrote that while free returns have become a “powerf
Everyone has heard the pitch: upload your invoices and carrier agreements into AI and let it tell you what you're owed. We wanted to test that claim. So we hired an independent AI engineerin
Many e-commerce brands face rising levels of dead stock — the merchandise deemed unsellable or unlikely to sell soon. As executives evaluate e-commerce dead stock reduction options, some initially a
The world’s largest parcel carriers are shrinking physical footprints while expanding algorithmic control. UPS now processes the majority of its volume through automated facilities, and maj
What does an optimal e-commerce network look like? Is it the network with the fewest facilities, the fastest delivery promise, or the lowest transportation cost? In practice, the answe
A freight damage claim often points attention toward the carrier, but the root cause can start much earlier. If pallet loads leave a facility with inconsistent containment, shifting and instab
BROOKFIELD, Wis. – ProShip, a leading and award-winning provider of multi-carrier shipping software, has announced the return of ProS Who Know, an annual virtual event focused on the trends
Facilities handling high-volume parcel sorting and cross-docking operations face unprecedented challenges as cargo theft networks grow more sophisticated and insider threats multiply. Identifying th
A recent Fast Company article written by the chief sustainability officer of Blue Yonder, Saskia van Gendt, caught my attention. Van Gendt wrote that while free returns have become a “powerf
Everyone has heard the pitch: upload your invoices and carrier agreements into AI and let it tell you what you're owed. We wanted to test that claim. So we hired an independent AI engineerin
Many e-commerce brands face rising levels of dead stock — the merchandise deemed unsellable or unlikely to sell soon. As executives evaluate e-commerce dead stock reduction options, some initially a
The world’s largest parcel carriers are shrinking physical footprints while expanding algorithmic control. UPS now processes the majority of its volume through automated facilities, and maj
What does an optimal e-commerce network look like? Is it the network with the fewest facilities, the fastest delivery promise, or the lowest transportation cost? In practice, the answe
A freight damage claim often points attention toward the carrier, but the root cause can start much earlier. If pallet loads leave a facility with inconsistent containment, shifting and instab
BROOKFIELD, Wis. – ProShip, a leading and award-winning provider of multi-carrier shipping software, has announced the return of ProS Who Know, an annual virtual event focused on the trends
Facilities handling high-volume parcel sorting and cross-docking operations face unprecedented challenges as cargo theft networks grow more sophisticated and insider threats multiply. Identifying th
