Packaging plays a pivotal role in safeguarding products, promoting sustainability, minimizing shipping expenses, and maximizing customer satisfaction. And now, a powerful new tool called packa... View More
Carrier capacity constraints, looming labor disruptions, shifting consumer behaviors, and shuttered carrier facilities are just a sampling of the hurdles parcel supply chains have had to navig... View More
In e-commerce, where every dollar counts and efficiency is king, lies a battleground of logistics. The art of moving goods from warehouse to doorstep is the story of survival, told in the margins of p
The growing importance of data, in all forms, has been one of the most definitive business trends of the 21st century. For example, board rooms have learned lessons from Moneyball, Matthew McC... View More
Consumers are returning more big and bulky items such as furniture and exercise equipment because of the ease and improved comfort level of purchasing such items online. In addition, like fast... View More
When I joined the supply chain field in 2021, there were whispers that Amazon would be entering the parcel shipping market as a carrier. This was greatly felt by my clients, who are retail and p... View More
In this installment of PARCEL Counsel, we will analyze the relationship between a motor carrier’s liability for loss and damage to cargo, cargo liability insurance, and cargo insurance. It i... View More
Navigating the complexities of the modern global trade environment poses a significant challenge for shippers worldwide. Shippers face a landscape marked by rapid shifts in trade patterns, sub... View More
Agoraphobia or efficiency? Mysophobia or effectiveness? Blame or celebrate COVID for remote work? Whatever the driver, real or otherwise, more and more people today want to live as much of life... View More
Explaining the importance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) can be tricky to those who don’t have familiarization with parcel shipping and logistics terminology - more so when it’s your own
Peanut butter and jelly. Batman and Robin. Mario and Luigi. In contemporary retail, the dynamic duo consumers have come to expect is e-commerce and free shipping. Amazon popularized... View More
Better packaging line efficiency can increase your company’s output and maximize profits. Success in this area also reduces downtime and associated expenses while lowering bills, especially... View More
Parcel spend management of course is not a new concept. Shippers have always looked for ways to lower their costs, toiling over ledgers and spreadsheets in an effort to find opportunities for sa... View More
The last three installments of PARCEL Counsel explored various aspects of a lawsuit: the terminology that lawyers use; the procedures that a litigant will experience in court; and how to effectively u
In the middle of 2022, the US parcel market began shifting in shippers’ favor. While it took a while to make up the ground lost in 2020/2021, savings started to become a possibility, even a li... View More
Last-mile delivery, the final stretch from warehouse to consumer, presents businesses with a myriad of challenges. High shipping costs, time-consuming processes, and the escalating demand for... View More
In the rapidly evolving green-economy landscape, the significance of accurately measuring carbon emissions cannot be overstated. The transparency and accountability provided by precise emissions data... View More
Generative AI is the topic of conversation these days and could be applied in many places and industries. While models of language are very interesting and useful in the office environment, it... View More
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the U.S Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for Parcel Select price changes to take effect July 14, 2024. The proposed adjustment... View More
The record-breaking 20th annual Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) annual conference featured many great events and sessions, including the Women in Reverse Logistics Luncheon with Colleen Ro... View More
