When shippers evaluate their carriers, especially FedEx and UPS, they typically look at rates and service levels. Yet, with FedEx and UPS both offering similar supply chain solutions, and maintaining on... View More
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), will increase shipping rates by an average of 4.5%, effective July 1, 2013. This rate change applies to eligible FedEx Freight®... View More
CHICAGO, June 3, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OnTrac will be exhibiting at the 9th annual Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibition (IRCE) June 4th through 7th at McCormick Place West in Chicago, IL. IRCE,... View More
MONTREAL, QUEBEC and BRADENTON, FLORIDA (June 3, 2013) — Intertape Polymer Group® Inc. (“IPG®” or the "Company"), the only North American manufacturer of all four adhesive types... View More
WASHINGTON, D.C. , June 5, 2013– Today, the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association joined dozens of other industry associations in the support of independent contractors by adding its voice... View More
Oz Development, the provider of OzLINK, a cloud-based solution that integrates and automates the order management process, today announced that it has released a powerful set of NetSuite SuiteApp extensions... View More
UPS Freight®, one of the nation's largest heavy freight carriers, announced today a general rate increase of 5.9 percent for non-contractual shipments in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The rate... View More
Post&Parcel--FedEx Corp is speeding up plans to retire 76 outdated and inefficient aircraft in its global express fleet, as an attempt to respond to slower-than-expected economic growth. The company told... View More
In the supply chain world we rightfully worry about the packaging which protects our cargo. We ask: Is it safe, effective, economical, & practical? Does it contain consumer-directed messages that shout... View More
For many end-of-line packaging professionals, the choice of pallet packaging method may not immediately surface as a critical success factor when designing, upgrading or refurbishing a production line... View More
It’s no surprise that ground-based regional parcel carriers offer services that are more economical, flexible, and personal than the national giants. Shippers appreciate this. But they also put a... View More
What You Need to Know About USPS Intelligent Mail Package Barcodes By Adam Lewenberg, CMDSS, President of Postal Advocate Inc. The USPS is putting a major focus on the package market because it sees its... View More
A purchasing card (p-card), whether it’s a physical credit card or a ghost/electronic card, can be a very advantageous payment option for shippers looking to reduce the headaches caused by traditional... View More
The small parcel landscape has changed dramatically over the last few years now that the two national carriers no longer have a "low price leader" to compete with. Not only has there been a relentless... View More
Multichannel Merchant--Same-day delivery in the United States is an elusive beast. Almost every online retailer wants to do it, but many are scratching their heads as to how. When is comes to getting... View More
WREG--(Memphis) It was a tough day at FedEx Friday as many longtime employees worked their last day after taking advantage of the shipping-giant’s voluntary buyout plan. This is the first wave of... View More
Returns have always been a part of retail business. And each business has created policies and procedures that work for them. E-commerce is not different. In fact, the e-commerce trend is for increased... View More
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 23, 2013 – The Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (formerly the MCAA) elected a new board of directors at its recent annual meeting. The two new members of the 15... View More
Post&Parcel--Deutsche Post DHL is deploying electrically powered commercial vehicles for its delivery services in Bonn and the surrounding region making the city the first location in Germany with a carbon-free... View More
Multichannel Merchant--Are you charging your customers too much for shipping or not enough or is free shipping right for you? These are the questions being asked by merchants, according to an article on... View More
