In e-commerce, where every dollar counts and efficiency is king, lies a battleground of logistics. The art of moving goods from warehouse to doorstep is the story of survival, told in the margins of p
The growing importance of data, in all forms, has been one of the most definitive business trends of the 21st century. For example, board rooms have learned lessons from Moneyball, Matthew McC... View More
Last-mile delivery, the final stretch from warehouse to consumer, presents businesses with a myriad of challenges. High shipping costs, time-consuming processes, and the escalating demand for... View More
In the rapidly evolving green-economy landscape, the significance of accurately measuring carbon emissions cannot be overstated. The transparency and accountability provided by precise emissions data... View More
Peanut butter and jelly. Batman and Robin. Mario and Luigi. In contemporary retail, the dynamic duo consumers have come to expect is e-commerce and free shipping. Amazon popularized... View More
Agoraphobia or efficiency? Mysophobia or effectiveness? Blame or celebrate COVID for remote work? Whatever the driver, real or otherwise, more and more people today want to live as much of life... View More
A strategic push to implement a data analytics program can play an important role in optimizing your facility operations including your outbound parcel planning. A robust data analytics plan e... View More
Retailers, 3PLs, and manufacturers looking to meet customer delivery expectations while maintaining healthy order margins and controlling fulfillment costs are at the mercy of global supply ch... View More
As we turn the page into a new year, we often find ourselves filled with ambition to take on new challenges. While many are setting personal home, work, and fitness goals we often find ourselv... View More
Business intelligence (BI) is not just a buzzword. But for many companies, it is — and that’s a problem for their supply chains. For the companies that use it, BI is a tool that provides... View More
The past few years have been historic for the direct-to-consumer (DTC) industry. Sales grew steadily until the pandemic unleashed tremendous growth and a need to convert omnichannel packaging and fulf
We at PARCEL would like to thank Morgan Stanley for allowing us to publish the results from their quarterly shipper surveys. We included a snapshot of these results in our recent January/February, 202
Another holiday season is in the books, and it feels like you can finally catch your breath and relax after the last few months of shipping chaos, right? Wrong! Peak shipping season may have c... View More
The supply chain technology market has been growing rapidly. In 2022, it was valued at US$21,129.2 million and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 11.1% from 2023 to 2030. And one of the most i... View More
Peak season is here, my friends. For you shippers out there, this means orders and shipments are coming your way fast and furious. The pace and volume this time of year brings means it is actu... View More
Sure, every mile is technically the same distance. But just ask a distance runner and they’ll assure you that not only is the last mile the longest, but that it can be the difference between... View More
In today's digital age, data has emerged as a driving force behind modern business strategies. Companies across various industries are harnessing the power of data to drive growth, enhance op... View More
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing industries in numerous ways. Many business leaders wonder if deploying an AI chatbot for customer service could tackle rising query volumes while givin... View More
We’re all busy. The day-to-day noise of the transportation function is never calm and peaceful. This is especially true as we ramp into and through peak and GRI season. But urgent is the enemy of... View More
Editor's Note: This article was written in fall of 2023, but even though this most recent peak season is now over, we still thought this article from our November/December issue should be share... 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
Amazon’s less-than-truckload freight now ships to any type of destination and serves businesses of all sizes, following strong demand from Amazon selling partners and vendors
The terms of sale used for transactions within the United States have wide spread recognition, however, these terms are not defined in a single source. “F.O.B. Origin” and “F.O.B. Destination”
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
France has become the latest country to enact a fee on low-value imports that takes effect before the European Union’s broader customs reform — a €3 duty across the bloc set to take effe
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