Every component of a sortation system plays a crucial role in ensuring efficiency and accuracy. Among these components, sorter chutes often receive less attention than other sorter accessories... View More
Many logistics professionals are excited about artificial intelligence’s potential. After all, they could merge countless AI and food technologies since these models are so versatile — the
In today's competitive packaging landscape, non-corrugated boxes have emerged as a popular choice for businesses seeking lightweight, cost-effective, and customizable packaging solutions. Unl... View More
Even though it feels early to be thinking about peak season, it’s coming fast. Companies need to be prepared for what is, for most, a make-or-break time of year. And we all know that making... View More
Whether you’re a growing e-commerce brand or a mature omnichannel retailer, you’re likely evaluating your e-commerce delivery network design as consumer expectations, competitive forces, tec
Starting in the November/December 2023 issue of PARCEL, previous installments of PARCEL Counsel have explored various aspects of a lawsuit, beginning with terminology and basic concepts such as... View More
The e-commerce revolution has fundamentally reshaped consumer expectations. Today's online shoppers crave convenience, transparency, and lightning-fast delivery. In this competitive landscape, effici... View More
In recent years, Amazon has not only dominated the e-commerce landscape but has also been making significant strides in revolutionizing logistics with its Logistics-as-a-Service (LaaS) offerin... View More
The latest findings from the Reverse Logistics Association's (RLA) quarterly Returns Index show that returns costs continue to rise faster than returns volumes. The returns cost index jumpe... View More
With his "Delivering for America" project, Postmaster General (PMG) Louis DeJoy is disrupting the status quo that has plagued the USPS for decades and, in so doing, he’s making enemies an... View More
In the last 20 years, USPS’s position in the market has shifted dramatically. The shift to email communications, electronic bill payment, digital marketing, and other technological innovatio... View More
In a critical update, Pitney Bowes has taken a decisive step by selling a controlling interest in its Global Ecommerce division — now renamed DRF Logistics — to Hilco Global. This follows the... View More
In the e-commerce landscape, the way brands interact with customers is evolving. In many cases, a customer picking up the package on their doorstep is the only physical interaction they’ll have with
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
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
Decision-makers considering die-cutting boxes should know their decision could significantly impact brand perception, recognition and impression. After all, consumers’ opinions of a business... View More
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced second-quarter 2024 consolidated revenues of $21.8 billion, a 1.1% decrease from the second quarter of 2023. Consolidated operatin... View More
Business success means staying efficient and agile. As supply chain digitalization evolves, warehouse management strategies must adapt at pace or leapfrog into the present day to keep up. With... 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
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
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
Everyone 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
Many 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
What 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
A 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
Facilities 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
