Two years ago, FedEx, UPS, DHL, and the other parcel carriers delivered 70% of their shipments to businesses mostly in major cities. In the last two years, this delivery ratio has flipped. But why the
Today’s UPS and FedEx contracts are more complicated and difficult to negotiate than ever before. Before we address the major issues affecting your carrier contracts and how you can success... View More
Recently, I was asked to speak at a logistics and shipping conference held in Chicago. Prior to my presentation, I asked the audience the burning question, Five years ago, how many of your companies were... View More
Supply chain leaders are being asked to slash their transportation budgets without disrupting operations. It’s forcing teams to revisit their parcel strategy. They’re looking deeper into s
Fulfillment of perishable products creates a set of challenges and priorities that are different from standard ecommerce shipping. Failing to recognize or plan
Peak season exposes last-mile issues when consumer expectations are high and their tolerance for delivery delays is low. The smaller delivery mistakes and inconsistencies, like&n
A recent Fast Company article written by the chief sustainability officer of Blue Yonder, Saskia van Gendt, caught my attention. Van Gendt wrote that while free returns have become a “powerf
Supply chain leaders are being asked to slash their transportation budgets without disrupting operations. It’s forcing teams to revisit their parcel strategy. They’re looking deeper into s
Fulfillment of perishable products creates a set of challenges and priorities that are different from standard ecommerce shipping. Failing to recognize or plan
Peak season exposes last-mile issues when consumer expectations are high and their tolerance for delivery delays is low. The smaller delivery mistakes and inconsistencies, like&n
A recent Fast Company article written by the chief sustainability officer of Blue Yonder, Saskia van Gendt, caught my attention. Van Gendt wrote that while free returns have become a “powerf
