It is well-documented: efficiently run companies hire less and invest more in technology. Businesses that want to compete and grow get complete visibility and control over transportation costs and processes... View More
Every time my grandkids see a commercial about “moving to the cloud,” they want Grandpa to take them there. The National Institute of Science and Technology defines cloud computing as the delivery... View More
While the troubled global economy appears to have entered recovery mode, the pressure to deliver goods efficiently has only intensified for warehouse and logistics managers. Margins remain thin and consumer... View More
Even under the best business conditions, it is a good idea to seek ways to control costs and improve customer satisfaction. In challenging economic environments, achieving these objectives is essential... View More
Selecting the right partner is as important as selecting the best software. Oftentimes the best software may not be the best partner. It is important to evaluate all aspects of this new partnership to... View More
Lately Ive been spending a significant amount of time with larger shippers (>1K/packages per day) helping to define business rules, routing guides and taking as much of the guess work out of shipping as... View More
DCS Mailroom Plus is a powerful mail output management software solution designed for mid-sized offices and mailrooms. Replacing Haslers IntelliRead software, DCS Mailroom Plus is an entry level element... View More
We are all aware of the complexities encountered when integrating new software into our workplace environment, but at the same time we understand that the benefits new systems can provide sometimes far... View More
Few things have transformed the international value chain more than advances in information technology (IT). The development of high-speed, low-cost electronic applications have changed the way we do business.... View More
You know the saying: It�s the greatest invention since sliced bread! Well, in Postal circles, the saying may go: It�s the greatest invention since the postage meter! But in the future, the saying may go:... View More
What is Mail.dat?Hearing about Mail.dat for the first time can be a little over-whelming, but it doesnt have to be. Mail.dat is a standard created by the Graphic Communications Association (now IDEAlliance)... View More
Chargebacks. Returns. Wrong carriers. Paying more in postage than you should and having less time than youd like to get the job right. These are just some of the headaches faced by shipping pro-fessionals... View More
Software selection and implementation services have become big business for consulting firms as well as the software vendors themselves. Even with outside assistance, selecting the right software for your... View More
In today�s competitive market, a company�s distribution network must meet service goals at the lowest possible cost. In some instances, a company may be able to save millions of dollars in logistics costs... View More
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
Everyone has heard the pitch: upload your invoices and carrier agreements into AI and let it tell you what you're owed. We wanted to test that claim. So we hired an independent AI engineerin
Many e-commerce brands face rising levels of dead stock — the merchandise deemed unsellable or unlikely to sell soon. As executives evaluate e-commerce dead stock reduction options, some initially a
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
What does an optimal e-commerce network look like? Is it the network with the fewest facilities, the fastest delivery promise, or the lowest transportation cost? In practice, the answe
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
BROOKFIELD, Wis. – ProShip, a leading and award-winning provider of multi-carrier shipping software, has announced the return of ProS Who Know, an annual virtual event focused on the trends
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
