In response to what it sees as a coming need in the marketplace, Evans, a third-party logistics provider, announced the launch of Evans Freight Services (EFS) to complement its logistics services division.... View More
On June 16th FedEx released their latest financial results and held an earnings call with financial analysts. Following last week’s announcement, PARCEL asked Doug Kahl, Vice President of TranzAct... View More
In today’s Supply Chain-centric world we usually concentrate on the bigger, enterprise-wide picture - the complete Supply Chain that starts with raw material acquisition and continues through to... View More
Kewill recently announced the availability of the “2010 Best Practices Survey for Parcel Shipping and Global Trade Management.” Kewill surveyed over 500 logistics professionals, executives,... View More
If your company is handling hundreds, thousands, or even millions of shipments per week, you need access to a carrier data management system that can successfully do the following: • Reveal... View More
"We're doing everything we can to control cost" is repeated monthly, ad nauseam, at many distribution companies. While not always correct, it reflects some basic sentiments: "We can't influence our costs... View More
You take care of your warehouse. You maintain your TMS. You make certain your staff is taken care of. And yet, you may be destroying your most valuable transportation asset; namely your shipping data.... View More
Retailers seeking new growth opportunities need look no further than international e-commerce, which is poised for explosive growth in the months and years ahead. Similar to market conditions at the start... View More
So, you’ve re-negotiated your parcel agreements. You’ve made sure you’re using the most cost-effective service levels possible. You’re a lean, mean, shipping machine. But management... View More
You see the “green” messages everywhere. They’re in ads and articles, on store shelves and websites — and even on signs at gas stations. Nationwide, companies are increasingly telling... View More
The “R” word inflicted — and in many cases, continues to cause — damage, but don’t tell that to major small-parcel carriers FedEx and UPS. They’ve done an excellent... View More
There is an age-old procurement debate over the merits of sourcing with a single supplier versus multiple suppliers. In the world of parcel carrier services, which is best? Those in favor of “single... View More
As I toured the warehouse, I couldn’t help but notice the pile of boxes next to two narrow work areas with computers. There was a short, gravity-fed, roller conveyor that was full of parcels. Other... View More
For the last three years out of my 35-year career in packaging, I have focused on green, eco-friendly products. This market is new and exciting; however, sustainability in packaging is not without confusion... View More
No matter what size company you have, you will always have a need for increased functionality. In an organization, there is always at least one person, if not many, constantly submitting new ideas. With... View More
Ownership is being replaced by relationships because of the sophistication of the Internet, telecommunications and data management. It wasn’t too long ago that the term “rollup” meant... View More
Do you look forward to team meetings? How vulnerable are the members of your team? Are they open with one anotherabout their weaknesses and mistakes? Do your teammates genuinely and quickly apologize when... View More
Last week, one of my friends in business consulting sent me a question. His client had told him that one of the US international small package carriers was preferable to the others because they would always... View More
Los Angeles Times -- Trade numbers were up sharply in May at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the nation's busiest seaport complex, officials said, another sign that the economy is picking up steam.... View More
An unexpected jump in container traffic has been reported at the largest container port complex in the country. The Long Beach and Los Angeles ports released preliminary figures for May today. Long Beach... View More
