Most organizations have looked at ways to optimize their supply chains. However, many of them only concentrate on a portion of the supply chain continuum without regard for how enhancements in one area... View More
Negotiating pricing with a carrier is similar to buying a car. There is the notorious sticker price. You expect to get a discount, and you assume that you have negotiated well after several rounds of having... View More
I overheard a manager tell his team, When I tell you to jump, I dont want to hear why; I want to hear, how high. How do you think the members of that team felt? Inspired? Motivated to do their best? A... View More
In December 2006, the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (the Postal Act of 2006) was signed into law, drastically altering the business operations of the United States Postal Service and presenting... View More
In recent years, there has been substantial growth in environmental awareness in a wide variety of industries. Green technology, green buildings and green products have entered the thoughts and lexicons... View More
The turnover rate is high in the logistics industry, and training is critical. But what is the first item eliminated from budgets? Training! Stop already! Many companies dont focus on training or retention... View More
As the Associate Director of Supply Chain Operations for Bracco Diagnostics Inc., Kimberly Cox is no stranger to the challenges that professionals in the shipping and logistics industry face. In her position,... View More
You may have noticed over the past several issues that we are putting a more personal face on PARCEL. We have featured the USPS Postmaster General and the Board of Directors of Women in Logistics... View More
One reason why the market for Real Time Locating Systems (RTLS) is growing rapidly to pass the billion dollar mark well within ten years is technology. It is improving rapidly, with new variants for the... View More
First things first: Hows the traffic out there right now?For the short term, things are flowing in the United States. Traffic is moving through shipping terminals efficiently, and were not... View More
The playing field is becoming slightly more level. For years the small parcel market in the United States was defined by UPS and FedEx. It seemed the only mystery was which company could come up with... View More
WASHINGTON, DC Speaking to the Mailers Technical Advisory Committee here today, Tom Day, Senior Vice President, Intelligent Mail and Address Quality, said the Postal Service will be ready for mail bearing... View More
The U.S. Postal Service plans to identify new, more environmentally friendly vehicle technologies that are less dependent on petroleum-based fuel sources to replace the 195,000 neighborhood delivery vehicles... View More
WASHINGTON D.C. National on-time performance scores for the delivery of First-Class Mail set another new record for highest level of service during the third quarter of fiscal year 2008. National... View More
In an effort to improve its financial performance and eliminate excess capacity, DHL Express has recently made a number of significant changes to its U.S. operations that have left many shippers wondering... View More
According to a survey of North American corrugated container producers by Longbow Research packaging and container analyst Joshua Zaret, 78% felt that the July 1, containerboard price hike of $55/ton would... View More
From UPS.com: UPS has become aware that a unknown third party is sending out emails that somewhat resemble a genuine UPS message. These emails are not from UPS. The message leads the recipient to believe... View More
Effective Aug. 4, 2008, except where an alternative payment plan applies, the late payment fee assessed on balances 14 days past due will increase from 5% to 6%. For additional information on applicable... View More
WASHINGTON, DC Postmaster General John E. Potter has named Robert F. Bernstock, a corporate leader with some 30 years of executive management experience, as the president of a newly integrated product-focused... View More
