I bet you are just like me; you love a good card trick. And what is more fun to watch than the old Sleight of Hand card trick? Well, I am about to unveil the secret method used to perform this trick, and... View More

If there is a silver lining in the rise of fuel, it’s that more and more companies are assessing their use of express shipping. Fuel surcharges exceeding 30% have forced a closer review of selected... View More

Ever since Big Brown lost his Triple Crown bid to DaTara at the Belmont Stakes in June, I have had a recurring dream. I cant classify it as a nightmare, although it does bring with it some frightening... View More

Replenishment logistics promotes inventory reduction through more frequent and lower quantity orders. Combining this strategy with attractive pricing by parcel carriers for the low end LTL shipments has... View More

During my travels around the United States, I am constantly asked about the way carriers price parcel transportation services. I dont profess to totally understand why they do what they do. But I know... View More

As I travel throughout our beautiful country and meet with management of all shapes and sizes, I am very frequently asked, Are the surcharges I pay to package carriers justified? I answer that the carriers... View More

I think it is safe to say that the vast majority of companies work hard at minimizing their shipping expense as it relates to carrier charges. If you fall into that large group, then allow me to offer... View More

Its only a short time before UPS implements new base rates for the year 2007. The January increase is something of which we are all acutely aware. But there may be one other pricing change whose announcement... View More

Its not easy managing your companys shipping effort. You have to be concerned about product availability, warehouse management, moving your shipments more quickly, maintaining the status of your shipments... View More

I can�t remember any development in carrier pricing that has been more volatile than the dastardly Delivery Area Surcharge. To say I have been inundated with calls and e-mails about the subject would not... View More

A topic I am routinely asked to address by transportation executives during my travel around the country is carrier rate benchmarking. Many professionals cannot resist the notion that, If my discount is... View More

The status quo doesnt cut it anymore. A significant transformation is needed in the rate-setting process. Some very interesting developments are occurring that will have a long-term impact on domestic... View More

With every new year comes personal resolutions. Spend more time with family and friends, lose weight, invest for retirement and get better organized are all favorites. People who have the desire and commitment... View More

Every boxing fan has an opinion of what the best heavyweight fight was. Louis - Schmelling, Ali - Frazier, Holyfield - Tyson. They were all epic battles. But for my dollar, the best heavyweight fight is... View More

Parcel carriers are spending billions annually on new technology to fine tune their already high-speed delivery operations. Obviously, they realize the benefits of making such a capital investment. Simply... View More