Webster defines the word �reasonable� as: a) being in accordance with reason (a reasonable theory); b) not extreme or excessive (reasonable requests); or c) moderate, fair (a reasonable chance, a reasonable... View More
Editor�s Note: Johanna Boller will be presenting at the annual Parcel Shipping & Distribution Forum (see page 23). As a prelude to her session, �What Every Shipping Manager Needs to Know for Success in... View More
My intention for this column is to provide industry news I believe is impacting you and render my thoughts regarding its implications. My aim is to both give awareness and hopefully, make a difference.... View More
Look at almost any advance in parcel distribution center performance and you�ll find that lift trucks are integral to it. Over the years, lift truck technology has enabled space-saving concepts like narrow... View More
If the experiences of our client Bell Atlantic Mobile are a sign of the future, e.billing will become a necessity for any company seeking to satisfy its customers. Not only do many consumers accept e.billing,... View More
On December 21, 1999, CheckFree announced that it would acquire privately held BlueGill Technologies in a stock deal valued at $250 million, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2000. CheckFree�s... View More
Consumers who are experienced with the Internet are continuing to show a growing preference for both receiving and paying bills via the Internet, according to the results of a recent study of online consumer... View More
Editor�s Note: Tom Quinn will be presenting at the annual Parcel Shipping & Distribution Forum (see page 23). As a prelude to his session, �Have Excess Capacity? When and How to Add Fulfillment Service,�... View More
The small parcel market is not simply evolving; it is reorganizing around a different set of priorities. For decades, national carriers focused on maximizing volume, expanding networks, and ca
Amazon’s less-than-truckload freight now ships to any type of destination and serves businesses of all sizes, following strong demand from Amazon selling partners and vendors
The terms of sale used for transactions within the United States have wide spread recognition, however, these terms are not defined in a single source. “F.O.B. Origin” and “F.O.B. Destination”
Once defined by linear processes and disconnected systems, supply chains are becoming dynamic networks that respond in real-time to demand signals, labor constraints, and customer expectations
France has become the latest country to enact a fee on low-value imports that takes effect before the European Union’s broader customs reform — a €3 duty across the bloc set to take effe
The small parcel market is not simply evolving; it is reorganizing around a different set of priorities. For decades, national carriers focused on maximizing volume, expanding networks, and ca
Amazon’s less-than-truckload freight now ships to any type of destination and serves businesses of all sizes, following strong demand from Amazon selling partners and vendors
The terms of sale used for transactions within the United States have wide spread recognition, however, these terms are not defined in a single source. “F.O.B. Origin” and “F.O.B. Destination”
Once defined by linear processes and disconnected systems, supply chains are becoming dynamic networks that respond in real-time to demand signals, labor constraints, and customer expectations
France has become the latest country to enact a fee on low-value imports that takes effect before the European Union’s broader customs reform — a €3 duty across the bloc set to take effe
