In the September/October issue, we started a Top Ten list that’s not at all funny! Having met with thousands of parcel shippers over the past 25 years, I’ve compiled a list of recurring mistakes... View More
Automation is about more than just replacing a human workforce with a mechanical one. There are many factors that must be given adequate consideration when assessing the value an automated system stands... View More
The holiday rush is about to start, and the ubiquitous use of technology to purchase gifts, in addition to consumers' desire to get what they want, when they want it and how they want it, pushes retail/ecommerce... View More
Parcel carriers, through early adaptation of barcodes, have been conducting micro-analysis of data collected on package, shipper, and network operations for more than 20 years, and are experts on cost... View More
In February, you will start to see your parcel expense budgets to be out line if you did not plan for the recent rate increases and dimensional weight policy changes. The two main drivers to the increases... View More
The developments and attention to the topic of Delivery has risen to a fever pitch over the last year. Spurred by ecommerce and the drive to provide customer convenience, nearly every player in the delivery... View More
The parcel landscape is rapidly changing in an increasingly competitive market and if you’re not willing to adapt, survival will be short-lived. How we adapt to the change will separate the winners... View More
Target recently announced that it would offer free shipping on every online order its customers make through December 20 this year. That decision, while newsworthy, isn’t necessarily surprising.... View More
Consultants and organizations often define strategic sourcing differently, so it is important to clarify the term when discussing implementation and impact. Some definitions include: - An organized, systematic,... View More
“If You’re Not Looking at Regional Carriers, You’re Leaving Money on the Table”. This was the recurring theme at many educational sessions at the recent Parcel Forum. At these... View More
Have you noticed how few people are attending after hours professional meetings these days? It’s a disturbing trend that extends to virtually all service and professional organizations, way beyond... View More
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season often excludes planning for the inevitability that some of what goes out must come back. The facts are mounting. Holiday shoppers buy nearly half of their gifts... View More
The last thing online shoppers want to worry about is their gifts making it to their loved ones on time and intact. It's up to eCommerce retailers to alleviate online shopping fears, and make the fulfillment... View More
Remember college? Specifically, do you remember getting those assignments that you just looked at and thought, “Huh?” We’ve all been there. And after reminding you that Happy Hour was... View More
Fewer and fewer price differences between the two carriers; UPS & FedEx prices will now be nearly identical for many services This morning, UPS announced their 2015 UPS rates and for the first time in... View More
Neopost USA, an expert in the preparation, delivery and management of business communications, commissioned The Colography Group, a specialist in empirically-based transportation market research and consulting,... View More
Salt Lake City, UT – Companies large and small will soon be seeing a rate increase for ground shipments using major U.S. carriers. By 2015, both FedEx and UPS will be implementing dimensional weight... View More
Stitch Labs, the leading inventory and multichannel selling platform for retailers and wholesalers, today revealed holiday trends for online retail sales, providing key insights for businesses heading... View More
Scholastic book fairs are one of the most anticipated events each year in elementary and middle schools across the country. Students can’t wait to get their hands on the latest sci-fi thrillers or... View More
Supply chain visibility is a hot trend in many organizations today. The ever-increasing need for visibility is due to the increase in supply chain complexity. There are many issues organizations face including... View More
