When Forrester Research Group asked corporate managers what this year�s greatest fulfillment challenge would be, the answer was global distribution. Lowering fulfillment costs came in a close second. The... View More
�Globalization is synonymous with increased risk and complexity. In light of today�s highly dynamic and time-sensitive business environment, there is less margin for error.� �... View More
What are the keys to a successful global distribution strategy? The first key to developing a successful global distribution strategy is to acknowledge the strong forces pushing the business world towards... View More
Seven centuries ago, Marco Polo returned to his native Italy filled with wondrous stories of the amazing cities and countryside of Cathay (China). And he backed it up with items that he had obtained through... View More
Have you had inquiries about shipping your products internationally? Perhaps you have been thinking, �Now that we have a Web site, we are getting more international calls. I have a good shipping manager.... View More
Today�s world of electronics shipping is far different from decades past. Order and delivery cycles have been reduced to days, not weeks or months. A typical manufacturing scenario goes like this: A factory... View More
Although using overseas vendors and manufacturing plants has its drawbacks � more languages, distance and complexity, just to name a few � the savings and advantages that can be attained from doing so... View More
When one of Europe�s largest postal services in the industrialized world required an identification/tracking system to track thousands of mailbags and envelopes, it chose the Escort Memory Systems� FastTrack... View More
We�re spoiled in the US. We have one of the largest, most dynamic economies in the world, and we can ship almost anything within this large geographical area without having to worry about currencies, customs... View More
How Does Global Competition Impact Your Shipping? There is no doubt that we live in a global economy, a situation that affects many aspects of our lives. But have you ever considered the impact that global... 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
