Third-party negotiators, or 3PNs, are on the rise, and this growth is a function of their proven ability to generate strong results as well as the current economic condition; both factors are driving companies... View More

Shippers continue to look for ways to cut costs during the economic slowdown. At the same time, they understand that time is money, and they don't want to sacrifice the safe and timely delivery of their... View More

Of the 12 years that we have been conducting our Best Practices Survey, this year by far was the most disheartening. The economy has taken its toll, and we see our readers taking pay cuts and freezes,... View More

I am excited to be the new columnist for PARCEL magazine. I've been in the parcel business for more than 27 years, having worked with DHL, Velocity Express and, currently, GENCO Supply Chain Solutions.... View More

Building the right strategy and mix of postage and carrier initiatives is critical for effectively managing shipping costs, boosting efficiency and contributing to an organization’s bottom line.... View More

Our industry has been rolling since the wheel was invented in Mesopotamia (Iraq) about 5,000 years ago. Three years ago, Hot Shot Delivery, Inc’s president, Eric Donaldson of Houston, Texas,... View More

So you have made it to the final mile, but will you make it to the finish line (my metaphor for the start of your busy season)? If you have been working on your year-long goals and objectives, you should... View More

In the first part of this article, which appeared in the July-August digital-only issue, I went through the basic BI (Business Intelligence) tools that one can utilize to increase efficiency and reduce... View More

One of the most frequent complaints I hear in my work with leaders of organizations is the following: “I am sick and tired of my people not following through.” As managers, we depend on our... View More

Economic issues have impacted all US companies. One answer is to seek volume elsewhere, and a great market exists to the north. The Canadian dollar is approximately 10% lower than the US dollar currently... View More

The two previous installments of PARCEL Counsel discuss the first two rules of contracting: (1) Know with Whom You Are Dealing and (2) Get It in Writing. In this issue, we will look at the four remaining... View More

For most companies, various internal and external support functions are housed in different departments, which can lead to inefficiencies, dropped customer requests and long wait times as they try to coordinate... View More

Almost everyone in the US recognizes the phrase, “What can Brown do for you?” And if someone wants to send a letter overnight in the US, they often say they will “FedEx it.” If... View More

The Westport, Connecticut-based company listed assets of $94.1 million and debt of $120.6 million as of Sept. 1 in Chapter 11 documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del., Bloomberg said. ... View More

The effort, which will involve both UPS and The UPS Foundation, begins with a commitment of up to $9 million over the next two years in the form of substantial financial grants, in-kind services and the... View More

Key findings from the “2009 3PL Provider CEO Perspective” survey are being presented at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Annual Global Conference by survey author, Dr. Robert... View More

The New York Times has reported that, "Since 1907, United Parcel Service has been delivering packages ordered by consumers. Next week, the company plans to deliver packages they have not ordered, in a... View More

DHL officials said Tuesday they did not lose "significant" amounts of international express business as a result of the carrier's withdrawal from domestic air express service in the United States this... View More

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 22, the United States Postal Service Financial Relief Act of 2009, on September 15. The bill would reduce the Postal Service's FY 2009 health benefit liability... View More

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the company that invented overnight shipping 38 years ago, has made international express shipping even faster with the unveiling... View More