Warehouse managers must ensure that shipments from the warehouse, whether individual parcel shipments or bulk packages, are sent cost-effectively to the delivery location on time and in full... View More
The year is still in its infancy, and yet so much change is happening in the parcel world. Your company’s logistics department should be up to date with the ever-changing parcel landscape. B... View More
Motion control in packaging was a revolutionary technology when it first emerged. These systems enable robotic tools to adapt to new conditions, letting manufacturers package multiple products... View More
The interest in software to manage distribution centers remains strong, fueled by omnichannel fulfillment requirements, growing adoption of automation, and other trends. One challenge logistics mana
The demand for goods continues to increase alongside a dwindling warehouse labor pool, adding to ongoing delays in the global supply chain. As staffing continues to pose challenges and the ava... View More
Over the years, there have been several unforgettable moments that have completely interrupted the daily routine and reshaped the way we look at the world. Wars, recessions, terrorist attacks, and now
Amazon has a new initiative that will shake up the transportation industry. Over the past several years, we've seen many changes in this industry, causing major supply chain disruptions with railroad... View More
First impressions matter when it comes to the customer experience, and a company’s secondary packaging plays an important role. Before a customer uses a product they’ve ordered online, the
With the onset of COVID, both UPS and FedEx suspended service guarantees that had been in place for years. These guarantees provided shippers a measure of compensation for the many potential issues ca
2022 was a year of rapid change for parcel shippers. So was 2021 and 2020. Now, shippers are turning their attention from what has happened to what will happen next. The winds of cha... View More
Breakups are never easy, even in the interconnected world of shipping goods. Like modern romance, most carrier breakups begin and end with money. This sentiment is especially true right now a... View More
Have you ever wondered what happens to clothing, furniture, and other goods not sold in traditional outlets such as stores, online platforms, or outlets? Some are sold to third parties that se... View More
FREE SHIPPING. As consumers, we all want it and have come to expect it when shopping online – but as a retailer, you know better than anyone, “free shipping” is certainly not free.... View More
In the November/December 2022 issue of Parcel Counsel, we looked at the landmark case Hadley v. Baxendale. That column focused on consequential damages as opposed to actual damages. This begs... View More
Small businesses navigated a choppy and challenging 2022 by being nimble, creative, and disciplined. They will need each of these skills plus a little luck to succeed in what is likely to be a choppy... View More
Congratulations! You made it through one more year. Hopefully, you are not kickstarting 2023 by kicking the can down the proverbial distribution row. There are distribution and supply chain ma... View More
In our November/December issue, we covered the importance of being properly insured with respect to your parcel shipments. We profiled three solution providers who could be the answer you're looking... View More
Urban areas are densely populated, negatively impacting delivery efficiency due to traffic and parking limitations. In fact, in New York City, 2019, FedEx paid $9.8 million for 146,019 pa... View More
In our January/February issue, we ran some highlights from Morgan Stanley's most recent Freight Pulse Shipper Survey. Space prevented us from running more than a few snippets, but you can see the ful... View More
A muted holiday season is expected as the National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts retail sales to grow between six and eight percent over 2021 to between $942.6 billion and $960.4 billion... View More
