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
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
