Global import and export merchandise trade is valued at nearly $12 trillion according to the World Trade Organization, some 75 times larger than in the mid-1960s*. Yet despite this huge growth, most companies... View More
Certain dates each year prompt calls to action. January 1 calls for New Years resolutions, such as eating less junk food and visiting the gym more often. Memorial Day kicks off the family vacation... View More
With supply chains becoming ever tighter and order sizes becoming smaller, more companies are turning to parcel shipping in an effort to meet their customers' expectations at a price point they can afford.... View More
This white paper highlights the common misconceptions regarding import compliance and the resulting risk exposures for businesses engaging in cross border trade. Overview To improve the speed... View More
Youve been considering an online solution to your global supply chain management needs. But how do you know what kind of solutions will work for you? What do you need to do in order to prepare your company... View More
Export compliance for shipments coming out of the U.S. and the re-exports of items containing U.S. content will continue to remain one of the manufacturing world's greatest challenges. Here are ten... View More
If asked what green meant to your business several years ago, you probably would have thought of cash, revenue and profitability. Today green is synonymous with ecology. We can't open a publication without... View More
Call it dull. Call it boring. But dont call logistics a dry subject anymore at least not if you want to be accurate. These days, its tough to find a supply chain that doesnt involve water and everything... View More
Since the Kyoto Protocol was ratified in 1997, carbon emissions have been making headlines. 2007 marked the 10-year anniversary of Kyoto, and the protocols signatory countries must meet their carbon emission... View More
When they ask me what the profile of the ideal logistics job candidate is, Id say it is an Arabic-speaking Chinese national with a Finance MBA, APICS certification and a criminal record for hacking into... View More
They say a fifth anniversary gift should be made out of wood. Well, if thats the case find me a piece to knock on. Why? Because, five years ago, we set out to build an event that was a little bit different.... View More
Small businesses play a big role in global trade. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small business exporters have historically generated approximately 29% of the US export sales in a... View More
On December 31, 2007, UPS, FedEx and DHL all passed along the highest general rate increases in eight years. This 6.9% raise came on the heels of record setting increases in 2007. For many shippers,... View More
Q: We read in the press that a court in California ruled that Staples Inc. was acting as an unlicensed insurance agent when it sold insurance on packages shipped from its stores through UPS and improperly... View More
Q: What do you mean by an unsophisticated shipper, and how can I tell if I am one? A: Readers frequently see a reference to an unsophisticated shipper when discussing disputes between a shipper and a carrier,... View More
QUESTION: Why are parcel express carriers allowed to limit their liability to only $100 per package when their parcel rates have escalated to many times the rates charged when the $100 limit was first... View More
Editors Note: After the untimely passing of long-time contributor William Augello, PARCEL Magazine searched for a columnist to author the column for the February issue. Jerry Hempstead stepped up to the... View More
You may already recognize computer simulation as a powerful business analytic tool for evaluating your fulfillment operations. Many multichannel retailers have used simulation analysis to improve... View More
Outsourcing is not a new phenomenon for the Shipping and Logistics sector. Some of the biggest companies in this sector have used outsourcing in many of their key functions routinely- from Ship Management,... View More
When considering the global trade environment in 2008 there are a number potential issues looming that can disrupt global supply chains, sourcing strategies, and the flow of working capital. If not properly... View More
