Years ago I had a boss who told me The problems remain the same. Its only the faces that change. Years of management have taught me the truism of that statement. A few weeks ago it got me to thinking about... View More
Installing automated parcel conveyor systems can dramatically improve the productivity of a small- to mid-sized distribution center (DC). But, as with any major capital improvement, it is imperative to... View More
By Maynard H. Benjamin Envelopes are trusted carriers of lifes most important messages, whether its a wedding invitation, college application, mortgage payment, sales offer or greeting card. As technology... View More
Your goal is clear: achieve the best delivery performance at the lowest cost. Not a great or new revelation, but a constant in the daily work of today's logistics professional. The challenge in achieving... View More
In todays world of high labor costs and increasing demand, the need for accurate and timely customer service levels is more important than ever. Labor costs typically account for half the costs in distribution.... View More
In the last issue of PARCEL, I talked about companies achieving competitive advantage by sticking to their core competencies and outsourcing non-core competencies to supply chain partners. In this article,... View More
One of the most confusing and least understood aspects of parcel pricing is Dimensional Weight Pricing. This pricing component and its applicable surcharges can have a significant impact on your costs... View More
If you are like me, you read news items hoping to find at least one little nugget of practical wisdom that you can apply to your own projects; at least one hard-earned solution to a problem that a team... View More
The other day, I witnessed a CEO yell at an employee, You knucklehead! Why did you do that? Are you stupid or what? I saw the employees face redden as he stammered back an explanation. Now, maybe... View More
This is the second in a series of articles concerning the new carrier-focused Web 2.0 technology that positively impacts your bottom line while improving the services you offer. In this article, well explore... View More
DCS Mailroom Plus is a powerful mail output management software solution designed for mid-sized offices and mailrooms. Replacing Haslers IntelliRead software, DCS Mailroom Plus is an entry level element... View More
Neopost, the worldwide provider of mailing and shipping solutions, announces Neopost Online Shipping. Through an agreement with the United States Postal Service (USPS) and the United Parcel Service (UPS),... View More
Its a natural reaction: if the freight is on a pallet, ship it on a less-than-truckload carrier. If the shipment is heavy, use LTL over small package. But is LTL freight the most... View More
Youve negotiated your contract and are auditing your bills, so whats next in your effort to reduce your parcel shipping spend? Further optimization of your parcel spend, like zone skipping, can seem... View More
Just as email has changed the manner in which you communicate, how you manage your business is about to change as well. Those companies that rapidly seize upon new evolving business tools will have the... View More
In benchmarking the Supply Chain Management (SCM) practices of hundreds of companies, we have learned that many companies achieve competitive advantage by leveraging the management of their supply chains.... View More
Logistics is a very well-understood term. A Google search for logistics turns up 83 million hits. Look it up on Wikipedia, and you see that, Logistics is the art and science of managing and controlling... View More
Do you really understand the impact of the fine print in your carrier agreement(s)? If not, then you might want to take a closer look, because todays small package contracts are more complicated and difficult... View More
In todays competitive transportation market, carrier collaboration has become increasingly vital. Each year, carriers introduce new services and capabilities. At the same time, they also increase rates... View More
