Similar to small parcel carriers, the shift, driven by COVID-19, from commercial brick and mortar purchases to residential e-commerce purchases has created a strain on many retailers’ profit... View More
Optimizing your warehouse to meet your business requirements has certainly taken a twist since COVID and social distancing have become a daily reality. Many of the existing issues are relevant... View More
The holiday season of 2020 is going to be different than any that have come before it. The pandemic has changed the way that customers shop. E-commerce sales have increased significantly, with... View More
Now more than ever, delivery drivers are meeting a critical need in the life of consumers, and have the ability to make or break your company’s reputation—they are not just the face of you
Many companies think long-term vendor contracts are the best approach for their organizations, and a number of arguments exist that support this position. However, and especially as it relat... View More
MINNEAPOLIS, USA - As the manufacturing and distribution industries face a future of diminished return to work and operational efficiency from the COVID-19 pandemic, one new tech sta... View More
No matter what kind of products you handle, you need something to keep their packaging intact. When it comes to ways to seal packaging, you have almost countless options at hand. Such a variety can be
It’s no secret that parcel agreements are complex. The sheer quantity of services and surcharges to which discounts can apply make this mostly unavoidable. With typical agreements ranging be... View More
The small parcel shipping industry has had a front-row seat to the impact of COVID-19 since the beginning. Still today, both shippers and carriers are working to adapt their businesses to a ve... View More
Effective January 4, 2021, FedEx Express (Domestic, US Export and US Import), FedEx Ground, and FedEx Home Delivery shipping rates will increase by an average of 4.9%, while FedEx Freight will increas
Metzingen, September 2020. The protective packaging specialist Storopack is introducing the new FOAMplus® 5504RC packaging foam to the market, the first polyurethane foam in the packaging indust... View More
The numbers tell the story of the potential of e-commerce. In 2019, online sales reached over $601 billion, accounting for 14.9% of retail sales. That figure is forecast to top $709 billion in... View More
Warehouses and distribution centers play a vital role in the success of the supply chain industry. And behind these operations are the material handling professionals and equipment who keep in... View More
Earlier in the summer, Voxware conducted a survey that predicts a further demand increase for the holiday season. Over half the respondents plan to start shopping earlier, in comparison to yea... View More
INDIANAPOLIS (August 25, 2020) – In today’s challenging market where supply, demand, and fulfillment variables are rapidly changing, retailers must continuously assess, adjust, a... View More
Stratford, CT -- With eCommerce volume skyrocketing to 40% to 60% in just the last six months, logistics professionals have had to make vast changes in getting products from point A to point B... View More
Deerfield, Ill. September 1, 2020— Pregis, a leading manufacturer of protective packaging, is introducing the AirSpeed® Ascent high-pressure air cushioning system. This next generat... View More
The threat of a pandemic had the ability to break the weak supply chains and embolden the strong ones. The ones less prepared have struggled in getting supplies, finding workers, protecting th... View More
Hazardous materials can be defined as materials that are acidic, caustic, combustible, corrosive, explosive, flammable, infectious, poisonous, radioactive, toxic, and volatile. Some items that... View More
Any consumer goods distributor that works with large retailers knows what it’s like to receive that dreaded chargeback or notice of non-compliance. These compliance requirements help retaile... View More
