The Problem: In February 2010, the sixth-largest earthquake ever recorded shook Chile, causing an estimated $15 billion to $30 billion in damage. One of the businesses affected by the quake was the records... View More

The USPS has been the focal point of many discussions about its destiny. I find this very intriguing… even if some of the discussions border on ludicrous. I recently read that the USPS should get... View More

I just finished reading The Vested Way: How a “What’s In It for We” Mindset Revolutionizes Business Relationships by Kate Vitasek and Karl Manrodt. This invaluable e-book got... View More

There are three principle objectives that apply across all supply chains for both products and services, cross all barriers of culture, distance, language, and are universally understandable by operations,... View More

In my previous article, we learned all about Canada as the number one trading partner with the USA. We also learned about the $248.2 billion of exported goods to Canada in 2010. Most importantly, we learned... View More

The USPS has made it quite clear that its Intelligent Mail initiatives are a main component of its ability to create value for the mail, increase visibility, and reduce operations costs. At all opportunities,... View More

Regional parcel carriers are a vast group and each has its own set of strengths that your organization can leverage to enhance your supply chain. They can provide better transit, white glove services,... View More

In today’s economic climate, companies need to find new ways to reduce shipping cost, eliminate shipping errors, and be more efficient in processing shipments. Doing more with less has become the... View More

I’ve shied away from writing about the United States Postal Service in this column. The reason is simply because the situation is so dynamic that it lends itself more to the immediate feedback from... View More

In the last installment of PARCEL Counsel, we discussed the dilemma for shippers created by the FMCSA’s policy to publish a motor carrier’s Safety Measurement System (SMS) data and carrier... View More

It is well-documented: efficiently run companies hire less and invest more in technology. Businesses that want to compete and grow get complete visibility and control over transportation costs and processes... View More

Classifying goods for export or import can be a challenge. In the following article, we will discuss some details about classifying products using the Commodity Control List and the Harmonized System.... View More

Every time my grandkids see a commercial about “moving to the cloud,” they want Grandpa to take them there. The National Institute of Science and Technology defines cloud computing as the delivery... View More

While the troubled global economy appears to have entered recovery mode, the pressure to deliver goods efficiently has only intensified for warehouse and logistics managers. Margins remain thin and consumer... View More

In a second expansion in just nine months, UPS has extended its competitive advantage by enhancing its coverage area for early morning deliveries. For the critical 8 a.m. delivery option, the enhancement... View More

Post&Parcel--Canadian parcel and logistics company Purolator achieved 8.2% growth in its revenues in 2011, a $123m increase over the previous year, according to its latest annual report. Revenue grew from... View More

Investors.com--STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) today announced notice of its election to redeem $400 million of its bonds which are scheduled to mature in October 2012.... View More

Multichannel Merchant--In an effort to get more products to more customers, Macy's expect to see 292 of their department stores work double duty as fulfillment centers for online orders just in time for... View More

Post&Parcel--The US Transportation Security Administration has set a new December deadline for 100% screening of cargo on international flights arriving in the United States. From 3 December, 2012, all... View More

Kansas City, MO – May 17, 2012 – Fairbanks Scales, Inc., the oldest scale company in the U.S., is announcing the release and is now taking orders for the Pallet Weigh and Pallet Weigh Plus... View More