Last month at the PARCEL Forum, about a dozen executives sat around a conference room all day helping each other tackle the most challenging issues they faced in running and growing their operations.It... View More

At this time of the year, one of the hottest topics is the parcel carriers’ published General Rate Increase (“GRI”). Although the excessive increases continue to bring disappointment,... View More

There has been a lot of "chatter" about sustainability in the shipper community. This topic is important to everyone, but the real issue is which energy source will drive future global supply chains. It... View More

Anyone who knows me has undoubtedly heard me rant about foam peanuts, even the relatively new breed of “green” peanuts that are promoted as eco-friendly. Those biodegradable peanuts are usually... View More

In the last three years, many companies have undergone significant changes to help them weather the tough economic climate. From streamlining operations to run as lean as possible, to reducing costs in... View More

One very relevant question in today’s industry is, “Where is the industry going, and why should I know about cloud computing and my shipping system?” Everything is in a constant state... View More

The parcel industry is gaining financial stability after some very difficult times. FedEx and UPS have re-engineered their networks to match supply and demand. They have maintained and improved service... View More

Classic marketing is generally divided into four parts called the Four Ps of Marketing: Product, Price, Place and Promotion. Place includes channels that marketing generally determines by selecting... View More

“CEOs report that up to 75% of their organizational change efforts do not yield the promised results.” (Margaret J. Wheatley) Wow! No wonder our projects fail. When I speak to leaders about... View More

When sending packages via USPS, you must pay the shipment costs in advance. Stamps may be used in every circumstance, but for larger shipping volumes, they may not the best option because of the labor... View More

In previous issues of PARCEL Counsel, we focused on the relationship between shippers and carriers, including, most recently, contracts for transportation services between a shipper and a carrier. In this... View More

In the last issue of PARCEL Counsel, we analyzed the most commonly used terms of sale in the United States: F.O.B. Origin and F.O.B. Destination. In this issue, we will look at the terms of sale most commonly... View More

I know our cover for this issue is a little different from what we normally choose — one could say it’s unconventional, even. But something about it stood out to me. It’s quirky,... View More

Retailers seeking new growth opportunities need look no further than international e-commerce, which is poised for explosive growth in the months and years ahead. Similar to market conditions at the start... View More

The “R” word inflicted — and in many cases, continues to cause — damage, but don’t tell that to major small-parcel carriers FedEx and UPS. They’ve done an excellent... View More

There is an age-old procurement debate over the merits of sourcing with a single supplier versus multiple suppliers. In the world of parcel carrier services, which is best? Those in favor of “single... View More

For the last three years out of my 35-year career in packaging, I have focused on green, eco-friendly products. This market is new and exciting; however, sustainability in packaging is not without confusion... View More

No matter what size company you have, you will always have a need for increased functionality. In an organization, there is always at least one person, if not many, constantly submitting new ideas. With... View More

Ownership is being replaced by relationships because of the sophistication of the Internet, telecommunications and data management. It wasn’t too long ago that the term “rollup” meant... View More

Do you look forward to team meetings? How vulnerable are the members of your team? Are they open with one anotherabout their weaknesses and mistakes? Do your teammates genuinely and quickly apologize when... View More