Order fulfillment turns shopper dreams into reality. This article presents strategies to optimize parcel order fulfillment and help shippers stay competitive in today’s fast-paced market. T... View More
Packaging plays a pivotal role in safeguarding products, promoting sustainability, minimizing shipping expenses, and maximizing customer satisfaction. And now, a powerful new tool called packa... View More
Amazon and other large retailers are bringing forth a new warehousing framework that deploys interconnected regional networks. Let’s discuss the background, pros, and cons of this strategy... View More
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It’s a rough time to be a shipper. Costs are mounting thanks to lower free freight minimums, higher package volumes, rising accessorials, shrinking dimensional factors, and increasing tariffs... View More
Many supply chains have been struggling to control costs and maintain budgets under the new dimensional (DIM) calculations put in place by FedEx and UPS. Those changes, introduced as part of the... View More
"We're doing everything we can to control cost" is repeated monthly, ad nauseam, at many distribution companies. While not always correct, it reflects some basic sentiments: "We can't influence our costs... View More
Almost a year ago, small businesses were contemplating the impact of “Liberation Day” tariffs imposed on nearly all of our trading partners. Over the course of the year, small businesses l
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price change for some package products for the 2026 peak holiday se
The freight market is under real strain. Rising spot rates, tightening carrier capacity, climbing fuel costs and growing operational risk are pushing shippers and third-party lo
A freight damage claim often points attention toward the carrier, but the root cause can start much earlier. If pallet loads leave a facility with inconsistent containment, shifting and instab
Almost a year ago, small businesses were contemplating the impact of “Liberation Day” tariffs imposed on nearly all of our trading partners. Over the course of the year, small businesses l
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price change for some package products for the 2026 peak holiday se
The freight market is under real strain. Rising spot rates, tightening carrier capacity, climbing fuel costs and growing operational risk are pushing shippers and third-party lo
A freight damage claim often points attention toward the carrier, but the root cause can start much earlier. If pallet loads leave a facility with inconsistent containment, shifting and instab
