In today’s shipping environment, many shippers struggle with controlling and allocating their shipping costs. In an effort to identify an industry standard, PARCEL and Navigo Consulting Group recently... View More
When it comes to parcel delivery, FedEx, United Parcel Service (UPS), and the United States Postal Service (USPS) are clearly the dominant layers in the US. However, a growing number of shippers... View More
We have heard and read about 90% discounts because of the excess capacity and rate wars that feature discounting approaching 90% off list rates. How do your discounts and FAK and base rate years compare?... View More
When it comes to regulation and law that impact shipping today it looks like a bowl of alphabet soup- CSA, HOS, EOBR, IC’s vs. E’s, CBP, FMCSA, the list goes on. You just can’t buy enough... View More
The e-commerce business is becoming the growth engine for the parcel carriers, 3PLs and other modes of transportation. We are moving into an era that we will be shopping from our phones on a regular basis.... View More
If you're an experienced practitioner, this article isn't for you. In fact, you probably could have written it yourself. But if you're new to the Supply Chain this first in a series of occasional columns... View More
Whether your small company is growing into a mid-size company or your mid-size company is growing into a large, global enterprise, it can be easy to neglect your supply chain as you take the rest of your... View More
Have you ever thought about how much improper returns could cost your company? We are not talking about transportation costs. Other costs and liabilities can be very high. One very large retail company... View More
As you read this article, your company could be at risk right now for fines or even an incident caused by a piece luggage. “Luggage?”, you’re wondering. In fact you’re probably... View More
The 2012 PARCEL Forum will shine the spotlight on regional parcel carriers with multiple themed tracks and educational sessions. The regional carriers advertise many benefits over the national carriers... View More
A distribution center has many components that piece together like a puzzle to accomplish a successful operation. Let’s define a successful operation as one that has great customer service while... View More
High Volume, Small Package Shippers Parcel shippers with high package volumes tend to focus inwardly, primarily on optimizing the pick, pack, and ship process. Resources are focused on systems to manage... View More
Most retailers are in the final stages of preparation for handling the increase in orders that comes in the second half of the year. Based on last year’s results and current forecasts, e-commerce... View More
Breaking into the offshore shipping market is like facing a 20-foot swell without a flotation device. The venture may leave your business gasping and nursing its bruises on the rocky beach. However, with... View More
As we move into a new era of great expectations for the purchasing and supply management executive, each of the Seven-Star Purchasing Areas of Excellence below will represent aspects that need to be handled... View More
Businesses shipping regularly to Canada seek to improve efficiency and cut costs in transporting goods across the U.S./Canadian border. A new white paper — Develop Your Scalable Canadian Supply Chain... View More
A survey conducted by Kemp Goldberg Partners and IDG Research Services in late 2011 reflects that supply chain professionals are resistant to participating in social media. The survey reveals that 60 percent... View More
Most of the packages transported by small package carriers are similar in size. Generally these are single packages going to one address and are made of corrugated cardboard. They are easy to carry and... View More
After analyzing the shipping trends of more than 350 Global, National, and Middle Market companies that base their shipping in the US, we’ve found that most US-based shippers overspend by an average... View More
In today’s economic climate, companies need to find new ways to reduce shipping cost, eliminate shipping errors, and be more efficient in processing shipments. Doing more with less has become the... View More
