In 2008 one of the key cost drivers was fuel surcharges, which reached unprecedented levels and threw off many a transportation budget. Exhibit 1 shows the monthly fuel surcharges for Ground and Air services... View More
Two Events Sponsored by Women in Logistics and Delivery Services (WILDS): Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Networking & Luncheon Meeting Open Forum: WILDS Chapter Growth, Job Network Locator, Mentoring Program,... View More
PARCEL magazine recently completed its 2009 Trade Show Attendee Study. The goal of the study was to determine what, if any, impact the economy was having on industry-related trade show attendance and whether... View More
Madison, WI—April 8, 2009—RB Publishing is proud to announce that it will once again be producing the United States Postal Service-sponsored issue of PARCEL magazine. This issue celebrates... View More
From USPS PCC Insider: We filed an amended notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission to postpone the Move Update noncompliance charge for Standard Mail and to adjust our prices for Confirm service.... View More
Even under the best business conditions, it is a good idea to seek ways to control costs and improve customer satisfaction. In challenging economic environments, achieving these objectives is essential... View More
There is no question that the parcel industry is facing uncertain times. However, this uncertainty in our logistics environment is nothing compared to that faced by Europe in the early 1800s. In 1812,... View More
I believe if you look hard enough you can find a silver lining in almost any troubling event. Call me an optimist. Color me crazy, but I think some good may be coming out of the economic slowdown as it... View More
In the January issue of PARCEL, we discussed the topic of late payment penalties. There we gave an example of an LTL carrier whose tariff contained a provision for a loss of discount when an invoice was... View More
DHL Trade Automation Services for Global Shippers DHL announces the expansion of its Trade Automation Services (TAS), now covering over 90% of the world’s trade flows. TAS, a comprehensive online... View More
You know that implementing a WMS can increase your operation’s accuracy and efficiency and, ultimately, your bottom line. But what you don’t know can hurt you. We’ve taken information... View More
The news coming out of Wall Street continues to be dire. Businesses are watching the markets carefully, looking for any sign that an economic recovery will begin and Americans will start spending. In no... View More
Whether you’re a startup exploring growth options or a well-established business seeking to expand, the international market—particularly Europe—presents an excellent opportunity. Evaluating... View More
Our nation and many of its institutions are facing a bit of trouble. This is certainly true of our Postal Service. Huge budget deficits call for tough decisions – to cut delivery, raise postage,... View More
In last month’s article, I touched upon a couple points on saving opportunities in parcel packaging. In this article, I’ll try to list some of the most commonly used cushioning and void fill... View More
According to a report from the U.S. Small Business Administration, small, diverse businesses, such as women- and minority-owned businesses, account for more than 10.6 million of the businesses worldwide... View More
February and March are often cold and dreary in much of the country, but there are a few days of sunshine that let you know brighter days are on their way. I utilize this “slow season” for... View More
With the collapse of DHL and a significant reduction in orders, both UPS and FedEx have again raised their rates, increasing the cost pressures for shippers. What options do shippers have? 1. Don’t... View More
In 1991, President George H. W. Bush had a problem. He was unclear about the power of the “vision thing.” Some say he lost the election to Bill Clinton because he didn’t share his vision.... View More
If I didn’t know better, I would swear the author of this popular idiom was referring to small parcel contract negotiations. The days of simplified, five page parcel contracts are over, and today’s... View More
