To some companies, tracking a product during its final hours in a supply chain is akin to a letter’s P.S. — optional but not essential. But companies that cut corners on last-mile technologies... View More
I'm always surprised when I speak to a small parcel shipper of any size and am told that they either aren't satisfied with the results of their current auditing process or, worse yet, aren't auditing at... View More
PA500w Wipe-On Label Printer/Applicator Tharo Systems, Inc., presents the Tharo PA500w Wipe-On Label Printer/Applicator designed for accurate, moderate- to high-speed labeling to the top or side of a product.... View More
The process of shipping and managing your freight expenses is becoming more dependent on the size of your freight and the space it occupies than ever before. Many carriers are, in essence, selling space... View More
On numerous occasions I’ve been asked, “Who can I read to become an effective leader at work?” If I have some sense that the inquirer understands what leadership is, what are its parts... View More
It’s January and hopefully the holiday lights are down and the last of the vendor cookies and candies are a distant memory — at least in mind, if not the waistline. Those cookies and... View More
Air Cargo Management Group’s (ACMG) newly-released International Air Freight and Express Industry Performance Analysis 2008 provides fresh insight and a detailed assessment of the international... View More
The Postal Regulatory Commission has recently issued an exhaustive analysis over a year in the making of the “Universal Service Obligation,” or USO, which defines the meaning and scope of universal... View More
Companies are always searching for new ways to improve efficiency and cut costs. This has caused an inevitable shift towards outsourcing, particularly in transportation and warehousing, according to a... View More
Even with all the publicity, many people still don’t care about the environment. And now with the economic crisis, it has gone to the bottom of the list of concerns. Cutting costs and increasing... View More
Over the coming months, several UPS contributors will use this column to give practical advice to show how shippers can maximize the benefits of their relationship with carriers. Our first contributor... View More
Nearly 100 women in the logistics industry gathered in Washington, DC on November 19 for the second annual meeting of Women in Logistics and Delivery Services, or WILDS. This young organization had a lot... View More
Major shipping companies have taken important steps to improve their climate performance in 2008 according to Climate Counts, which released its second annual ranking of the sector’s climate performance.... View More
When considering the global trade environment in 2009, there are a number of potential issues looming that can disrupt global supply chains, sourcing strategies and the flow of working capital. Several... View More
The U.S. Federal Register announced the final approval for the “10+2” Rule on November 25, 2008, which officially comes into effect January 25, 2009. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection... View More
Hasler, Inc. has introduced its PS series of high-volume folder/inserters designed to offer maximum productivity for processing and monitoring the widest variety of mailing applications. The PS100, PS140... View More
“FedEx and UPS are both excellent companies with outstanding service. Their express service is backed by a guarantee (unless you foolishly signed it away for an extra point of incentive), which promises... View More
(These opinions are personal views and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Commission.) Thanks to Dan O’Rourke and Vivian Li for arranging for me to be here and for their warm... View More
Companies are increasingly realizing the value of streamlined procedures and leaner ways of executing supply chain operations. Knowing the value of lean logistics is important; however, knowinghow and where to... View More
