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
The Wall Street Journal has reported that: FedEx Corp.'s U.S. customers who opted for lower-priced ground services over premium air services amid the recession don't appear to be switching back in... View More
Pizzas 4 Patriots, a non-profit organization, is teaming up with DHL Express, the world’s leading global express delivery and logistics company, and AT&T to send thousands of Edwardo’s Natural... View More
U-PIC , a preferred vendor of the USPS, insures packages shipped via expedited service, ground service as well as your pre-paid boxes with the USPS. U-PIC may open doors in securing new business for USPS... View More
DHL Express, the world’s leading express delivery and logistics company, announced that James Min, DHL Express Vice President of International Trade Affairs and Compliance, has been appointed to... View More
The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.3 percent in April from its March level, rising for the third consecutive month, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation... View More
Shippers and freight brokers are facing a “landslide” of lawsuits related to truck accidents, says Tucker Company Worldwide President Jeffrey Tucker. Those lawsuits are costing shippers and... View More
Transportation and manufacturing activity has improved over the last few months, according to the Federal Reserve. In its latest Beige Book report released Wednesday, the Federal Reserve said trucking... View More
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales fell in May by the largest amount in eight months as consumers slashed spending on everything from cars to clothing. The Commerce Department said Friday that spending... 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
Members of the general public give little, if any, thought as to how it is that a parcel arrives on their doorstep or how they can go to a nearby store and purchase a product manufactured in a distant
For years, parcel auditing carried an implicit prerequisite: you had to be big enough to justify it. The conventional wisdom among smaller shippers went something like this �
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
Members of the general public give little, if any, thought as to how it is that a parcel arrives on their doorstep or how they can go to a nearby store and purchase a product manufactured in a distant
For years, parcel auditing carried an implicit prerequisite: you had to be big enough to justify it. The conventional wisdom among smaller shippers went something like this �
