On July 6, the United States Postal Service announced its proposed prices for Mailing Services products, which include First-Class Mail parcels, Standard Mail Parcels and Non Flat Machineable , Bound Printed... View More
Last month, a Capgemini Consulting survey of 300 companies in Europe, North America, Asia and Latin America found that collectively, the companies’ top supply chain projects for 2010 are ones that... View More
In today’s Supply Chain-centric world we usually concentrate on the bigger, enterprise-wide picture - the complete Supply Chain that starts with raw material acquisition and continues through to... View More
Kewill recently announced the availability of the “2010 Best Practices Survey for Parcel Shipping and Global Trade Management.” Kewill surveyed over 500 logistics professionals, executives,... View More
If your company is handling hundreds, thousands, or even millions of shipments per week, you need access to a carrier data management system that can successfully do the following: • Reveal... View More
"We're doing everything we can to control cost" is repeated monthly, ad nauseam, at many distribution companies. While not always correct, it reflects some basic sentiments: "We can't influence our costs... View More
You take care of your warehouse. You maintain your TMS. You make certain your staff is taken care of. And yet, you may be destroying your most valuable transportation asset; namely your shipping data.... View More
So, you’ve re-negotiated your parcel agreements. You’ve made sure you’re using the most cost-effective service levels possible. You’re a lean, mean, shipping machine. But management... View More
You see the “green” messages everywhere. They’re in ads and articles, on store shelves and websites — and even on signs at gas stations. Nationwide, companies are increasingly telling... View More
As I toured the warehouse, I couldn’t help but notice the pile of boxes next to two narrow work areas with computers. There was a short, gravity-fed, roller conveyor that was full of parcels. Other... View More
In this economy, everyone is looking for ways to reduce expenses. When you use the Declared Value offered by UPS, FedEx, USPS or other carriers, you’re just throwing money away. Since 2002, UPS and... View More
Spring can be a time of self-assessment for many companies. The end of the first quarter provides an opportunity to evaluate operations and consider implementing new tools and processes to help reduce... View More
Still today the management of the inbound freight function is one of the most overlooked areas for significant cost reduction in many companies. Some estimates rate inbound freight costs as high as 35%... View More
Finding waste in your supply chain is easy. Removing waste and actually achieving measurable improvement is a bit more challenging. Many companies say they are implementing best practices – but what... View More
Most parcel agreements signed over the past ten years contain some form of revenue-based incentives. UPS calls them Portfolio Tier Incentives. FedEx calls them Earned Discounts. Whatever they are called... View More
Why is Certified Mail used in such high volume by businesses across the United States? Since Certified Mail provides both proof of mailing and proof of delivery, a copy of each Certified Mail transaction... View More
Businesses looking to “green” their expedited shipping — and their bottom lines — need look no further than the United States Postal Service. Priority Mail service, the Postal... View More
Many small businesses shy away from selling to an international audience and have expressed that trepidation about shipping is a key factor. By accessing the international shipping expertise of the U.S.... View More
Everywhere you look today, businesses are searching for ways to expand their reach, increase profit margins and adopt environmentally sound practices. The signs of a recovering economy together with a... View More
You know all the ways the U.S. Postal Service can save you money in your shipping. From lightweight packages to residential and rural areas, it’s no secret that the Postal Service is the most economical,... View More
