The question is: How many test cases should you have? The hindsight answer always seems like, "One more.•bCrLf People say learn by burn is the most effective approach. This learning curve can be a... View More
In order to be effective, data must be strategic, accurate, and collected and analyzed regularly in a format that is readily understood. In this two-part series, we will examine some of the types of information... View More
Don’t you hate it when you make a mistake? You feel stupid and embarrassed. We tend to avoid mistakes at all costs. What if you were to learn that the key to mastery in any field is making mistakes?... View More
In recent years, our collective environmental consciousness seems to have grown exponentially. Consumers are increasingly taking steps in their everyday lives to act in ways that better promote sustainability.... View More
One of my clients was shipping a lot of small packages from Asia to the US on a regular basis and had negotiated very good discounts with a freight forwarder. Due to a temporary manufacturing delay, he... View More
Whether a business’s logistical operations involve shipping parcels around the world or from a central distribution center directly to the consumer, using the appropriate form of packaging can positively... View More
PARCEL is committed to keeping you up-to-date on what is going on in our industry. In order to best accomplish that goal, we’ve changed a lot over the past few years. From exclusively print, we’ve... View More
In the last installment of PARCEL Counsel, the focus was on the first rule of contracting: Know with Whom You Are Dealing. In this issue, we will consider the second rule of contracting: Get it in Writing.... View More
Most shippers believe that shipping is not and cannot be a profit center. Many assume that by offering free shipping, they will drive additional revenue to the bottom line that will more than offset the... View More
There are currently a finite number of high-volume shippers and carriers in the market, and they are eager to secure long-term service contracts to preserve the status quo. With the current lack of economic... View More
Railroads (Market Weight): We spoke with a large shipper of snack food products about pricing and demand trends with the Class I rails. This shipper’s volumes are currently tracking down about... View More
• Environmentally lower impact • Range extended with new shapes and sizes • Less storage space required at customer premises • One versatile packaging range for all needs DHL Express,... View More
SICK (www.sickusa.com), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems, machine vision, and automatic identification products for factory and logistics automation, today... View More
Freight fundamentals are at the bottom. Our industry contacts, industry trade data, and recent quarterly earnings reports from public companies reflect stabilizing demand fundamentals after arguably three... View More
The back-story...The Motor Carrier Act of 1935 gave the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), a federal government agency, the authority to regulate interstate trucking companies (the "motor carriers").... View More
China is widely known as the world's manufacturing hub. Most Chinese coastal small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are exclusively export-oriented and rely upon foreign customers for their sales.... View More
The introduction of the Hasler PS1200 high-volume folder/inserter offers mailroom managers an unsurpassed level of productivity for processing and monitoring the widest variety of mailing applications,... View More
The Internet has revolutionized how people in business get things done. Tasks that used to take hours are now only a click away. Gone are the days of establishing relationships through face-to-face meetings... View More
Your global shipping profile is a detailed report of your company’s shipping characteristics. It should contain everything from the number of packages that you ship per day to things like delivery... View More
For the many retailers that rely on increased holiday business for a significant chunk of revenue, it’s time to begin planning for the peak shopping season. In fact, you’re behind if you haven’t... View More
