Final-mile delivery has never been more complex or more expensive. New carrier services, dynamic pricing models, and an ever-expanding web of surcharges are quietly eroding shipper margins. Th... View More
There are more factors impacting the supply chain than ever before - tariff volatility, technology transformation, and talent gaps are just a few. Controlling expenses and cash flow wherever possible... View More
Supply chains break. A port shuts down for a week, a key supplier goes under, a storm closes a highway your delivery trucks travel on, leaving you scrambling to find a solution.The businesses th... View More
Planning for peak season used to be simpler: retailers braced for a holiday rush, carriers ramped up to handle more volume and by January, everyone exhaled. Those days are over. Today, peak se... View More
Product launches can lose weeks when packaging certification enters the process too late. For manufacturers and supply chain teams, addressing compliance during product development can reduce testing... View More
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... View More
Facilities handling high-volume parcel sorting and cross-docking operations face unprecedented challenges as cargo theft networks grow more sophisticated and insider threats multiply. Identifying th
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... View More
Global shipping disruptions are putting direct pressure on e-commerce businesses in ways that go well beyond missed delivery windows. Slowing logistics routes and disrupted trade corridors hav... View More
Amazon wants to become the next major global 3PL, expanding beyond Fulfillment by Amazon.Amazon recently launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), a new platform opening its freight, warehou... View More
The debate on application programming interfaces (API) vs electronic data interchange (EDI) in logistics influences conversations as parcel carriers and supply chain technology providers expan... View More
The small parcel market is not simply evolving; it is reorganizing around a different set of priorities. For decades, national carriers focused on maximizing volume, expanding networks, and ca... View More
Once defined by linear processes and disconnected systems, supply chains are becoming dynamic networks that respond in real-time to demand signals, labor constraints, and customer expectations... View More
The parcel industry is entering a new phase of AI adoption. What began as experimentation is now moving into day-to-day operations, with artificial intelligence playing an increasingly central... View More
The world’s largest parcel carriers are shrinking physical footprints while expanding algorithmic control. UPS now processes the majority of its volume through automated facilities, and maj... View More
The National Retail Federation forecasted that total holiday spending from November 1 to December 31 would surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with growth of 3.7% to 4.2% over 2024. Meanwhile, Ado
Everybody has a plan ‘till they get punched in the face” (American former professional boxer Mike Tyson) Mike Tyson’s statement – originally intended for the boxing ring... View More
The war with Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz and forced producers in the Gulf region to begin shutting down oil and gas production, actions that cannot be quickly reversed. Gi... View More
In 2025, the small parcel shipping market hasn’t just evolved — it has reshaped itself entirely. Shippers today are operating in a fragmented, fast-moving landscape where pricing complexit
With recent tariffs and higher operating costs eroding profit margins, shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) alike are seeking ways to stand out from their competitors to retain and grow mar
