Statistics tell us that Canada is our biggest trading partner. Yet, and sadly enough, thousands of US companies are not aware of that fact and, worse, not many have heard of the advantage NAFTA brings... View More
While I am generally involved in deploying solutions for large shipping operations, I was recently impressed with some significant numbers that were achieved by employing improvements in ‘non-production’... View More
There are times when a single word can completely change the meaning of an expression. Just look at Greta Garbo, whose misquote, “I want to be alone,” was repeated so often (and was so off-base)... View More
It is a common question heard throughout the parcel industry: Should I single source or dual source my network? The reality in today’s shipping environment is that the vast majority of shippers have... View More
In the course of a given week, I speak to a handful of our clients and invariably, I find one common theme that separates exceptional shipping departments from their average counterparts. Simply put, the... View More
Today there is too much focus on analytics, technology, and software as the answers to management problems. Many experts will tell you that systems dictate process rather than support process. Many experts... View More
When technology manufacturers’ backs are up against the wall, like other manufacturers, they have a natural tendency to focus on things like cutbacks and cost savings, and to make things like product... View More
Hi, I’m a piece of plastic born in an industrial town in central China. In a very short time, I was put together with a bunch of other parts to become this electronic thing. After I was 30 days old,... View More
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 FedEx published results and held a financial analysts conference call to discuss their fiscal third quarter. The subtitle on the release reads, “FedEx Ground Operating... View More
People are always trying to find ways to cut cost in the shipping department without sacrificing the integrity of their shipments. Some items come from the manufacturer ready to ship. These items come... View More
Customers, not available inventory, determine demand. Tompkins International’s new paper, Demand-Driven Supply Chains: Getting It Right For True Value, shares strategies for companies to respond... View More
Last month in Part One of this article we examined options for keeping your own position functioning when you are unable to do so yourself. Today we'll look at some ways to insure yourself against the... View More
Last month in Part One of this article we examined options for keeping your own position functioning when you are unable to do so yourself. Today we'll look at some ways to insure yourself against the... View More
For those who have either just entered or will soon be entering new multi-year pricing agreements there are a number of current news events that will have an impact on transportation providers costs of... View More
Thanks to wireless technology, mobile powered workstations (MPWs) are opening up new frontiers of efficiency, productivity, and profitability. These carts with integrated power supplies carry computers,... View More
It is the season for New Year Resolutions! Optimizing your warehouse is one way to enhance customer service and add dollars to the bottom line. First, let’s review some things that can be done without... View More
Some of the most frequently asked questions I receive from shippers of all sizes regard rolling averages used by parcel carriers. Typical questions include: - What are rolling averages used for? - How... View More
Management has decided to upgrade its Order Management System (OMS). The company will look at Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) as well as industry specific OMS. As the Director of Operations,... View More
No one enjoys hunting down misplaced items. Just think of the panic and terror that travels throughout our minds when we misplace our wallet or car keys. For logistics managers, this state of panic is... View More
INTRODUCTION Another year, another major carrier rate increase. Thanks to the vigilance with which FedEx and UPS have been raising their shipping rates in recent years, most parcel shippers will find their... View More
