Even under the best business conditions, it is a good idea to seek ways to control costs and improve customer satisfaction. In challenging economic environments, achieving these objectives is essential... View More
There is no question that the parcel industry is facing uncertain times. However, this uncertainty in our logistics environment is nothing compared to that faced by Europe in the early 1800s. In 1812,... View More
DHL Trade Automation Services for Global Shippers DHL announces the expansion of its Trade Automation Services (TAS), now covering over 90% of the world’s trade flows. TAS, a comprehensive online... View More
You know that implementing a WMS can increase your operation’s accuracy and efficiency and, ultimately, your bottom line. But what you don’t know can hurt you. We’ve taken information... View More
The news coming out of Wall Street continues to be dire. Businesses are watching the markets carefully, looking for any sign that an economic recovery will begin and Americans will start spending. In no... View More
Whether you’re a startup exploring growth options or a well-established business seeking to expand, the international market—particularly Europe—presents an excellent opportunity. Evaluating... View More
President Obama’s energy plan calls for putting one million electric plug-in Hybrid cars on the road by 2015. General Motors produced and tested such cars in California in the 90s but, as described... View More
Common business practice tells us that we don’t get what we deserve, we get what we negotiate. This is just as applicable when negotiating your parcel agreements. When purchasing a meal, a haircut,... View More
Is it possible to reduce costs and help the environment? Yes! How, you ask? Well, one of our biggest problems is landfills. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. has 3,091 active... View More
“If there is one thing that companies are learning in the current economic crisis, it is the importance of resilience - the ability to withstand and overcome business, economic, and societal shocks.” ... View More
Being a confident small business owner in today’s economy isn’t easy, at least according to the February 2009 Discover Small Business Watch. Not surprisingly, the survey found 64% of U.S. small... View More
In most instances, when a company invests in technology, the owners, managers and IT staff expect it to be around and supported for years to come. Sometimes even with the most stable of solutions, it just... View More
We have just learned that the Postal Service plans to undertake a significant transformation of their entire Bulk Mail Center network-likely the biggest change since the 21 BMCs were created more than... View More
New York, NY (February 2009)—Money woes. A sense of rejection. Questions and pressure from family and friends. An uncertain future. If you’ve recently lost your job, you know this dismal laundry... View More
Today's economic downturn has got everyone in a state of panic. Properly managing your materials handling equipment can help your company achieve your financial goals. Here are some tips that will help... View More
Is it time to take another look at your company's routing guide? Find out by asking yourself the following three questions: 1. Is your company's routing guide in alignment with its current shipping... View More
Air freight transportation utilization is expected to fall by as much as 15% within the next five years, according to the Supply Chain Consortium’s International Transportation Report: Navigating... View More
As a logistics consultant, I see a lot of carrier contracts in my line of work. I break them down, put them into charts and graphs, and crunch every last number. I present the best offer to my client,... View More
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology is not new. In fact, it’s been around for decades but has recently enjoyed a surge of media coverage. Unfortunately, media hyperbole has represented... View More
