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Jan. 14 2008
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
Jan. 14 2008
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
Jan. 14 2008
It is that time of year again where the small parcel carriers outline the new rates and charges for the coming year. The rate increase/surcharge and accessorials increases are detailed in the links... View More
Jan. 9 2008
Editors Note: Parcel has been hearing rumors of possible modifications by Deutsche Post to their DHL Americas operation. Several leading financial analyst firms (see attached) have recommended changes... View More
Dec. 18 2007
It is that time of year again where the small parcel carriers outline the new rates and charges for the coming year. The rate increase/surcharge and accessorials increases are detailed in the links... View More
Dec. 11 2007
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
Nov. 26 2007
Folsom, CA, November 20, 2007Consumers can help Santa have a safe trip this holiday season by avoiding unintentionally shipping hazardous items among their gifts, according to Associated Mail and Parcel... View More
BY Kari Dwyer
Nov. 19 2007
Is your Perfect Order rate less than perfect? If so, what areas of your extended supply chain warrant the most improvement? Through Supply Chain Visibility solutions, not only can your Perfect Order... View More
Oct. 25 2007
Leaving aside the easy predictions (Wal-Mart and the Department of Defense will continue to deploy, tags and equipment will fall in price), I thought it might be interesting to translate a few shifts in... View More
Oct. 25 2007
Somewhere in each of the last five books I have written is the phrase, What gets measured gets rewarded, and what gets rewarded gets done. What does this mean to achieving competitive advantage in the... View More
Oct. 25 2007
Success in business often hinges on the ability to be flexible in the face of new challenges. This is frequently true when it comes to managing a supply chain. For example, flexibility is often the key... View More
Oct. 25 2007
If bigger is better, then todays transportation budgets may be among the best in history. Unfortunately, so are todays over-the-road transportation costs, many of which have hit record highs over the past... View More
Oct. 25 2007
Shippers in todays environment are receiving increased pressure to reduce costs and deliver better results to company shareholders. Often, one of the first places they look is within the supply chain.... View More
BY David Jacoby
Oct. 25 2007
Asia and the Middle East are booming, and trade is increasingly focused on shipping to and from Asia. This poses challenges for both shippers and carriers in every corner of the globe. Shippers need to... View More
BY Carl Brewer
Oct. 25 2007
These days, everyone wants what they cant see. For logistics managers, visibility is the Holy Grail because it offers the tantalizing promise of better service, higher margins and fewer operational crises.... View More
Oct. 12 2007
Years ago I had a boss who told me The problems remain the same. Its only the faces that change. Years of management have taught me the truism of that statement. A few weeks ago it got me to thinking about... View More
Sept. 28 2007
Installing automated parcel conveyor systems can dramatically improve the productivity of a small- to mid-sized distribution center (DC). But, as with any major capital improvement, it is imperative to... View More
Sept. 17 2007
By Maynard H. Benjamin Envelopes are trusted carriers of lifes most important messages, whether its a wedding invitation, college application, mortgage payment, sales offer or greeting card. As technology... View More
A recent Fast Company article written by the chief sustainability officer of Blue Yonder, Saskia van Gendt, caught my attention. Van Gendt wrote that while free returns have become a “powerf
By Jack McCrumEveryone has heard the pitch: upload your invoices and carrier agreements into AI and let it tell you what you're owed. We wanted to test that claim. So we hired an independent AI engineerin
By Emily NewtonMany e-commerce brands face rising levels of dead stock — the merchandise deemed unsellable or unlikely to sell soon. As executives evaluate e-commerce dead stock reduction options, some initially a
The world’s largest parcel carriers are shrinking physical footprints while expanding algorithmic control. UPS now processes the majority of its volume through automated facilities, and maj
By Sam SealeyWhat does an optimal e-commerce network look like? Is it the network with the fewest facilities, the fastest delivery promise, or the lowest transportation cost? In practice, the answe
By Emily NewtonA freight damage claim often points attention toward the carrier, but the root cause can start much earlier. If pallet loads leave a facility with inconsistent containment, shifting and instab
BROOKFIELD, Wis. – ProShip, a leading and award-winning provider of multi-carrier shipping software, has announced the return of ProS Who Know, an annual virtual event focused on the trends
By Dylan BergerFacilities handling high-volume parcel sorting and cross-docking operations face unprecedented challenges as cargo theft networks grow more sophisticated and insider threats multiply. Identifying th
