In todays world of high labor costs and increasing demand, the need for accurate and timely customer service levels is more important than ever. Labor costs typically account for half the costs in distribution.... View More
In the last issue of PARCEL, I talked about companies achieving competitive advantage by sticking to their core competencies and outsourcing non-core competencies to supply chain partners. In this article,... View More
As I travel throughout our beautiful country and meet with management of all shapes and sizes, I am very frequently asked, Are the surcharges I pay to package carriers justified? I answer that the carriers... View More
One of the most confusing and least understood aspects of parcel pricing is Dimensional Weight Pricing. This pricing component and its applicable surcharges can have a significant impact on your costs... View More
If you are like me, you read news items hoping to find at least one little nugget of practical wisdom that you can apply to your own projects; at least one hard-earned solution to a problem that a team... View More
The other day, I witnessed a CEO yell at an employee, You knucklehead! Why did you do that? Are you stupid or what? I saw the employees face redden as he stammered back an explanation. Now, maybe... View More
This is the second in a series of articles concerning the new carrier-focused Web 2.0 technology that positively impacts your bottom line while improving the services you offer. In this article, well explore... View More
Neopost, the worldwide provider of mailing and shipping solutions, announces Neopost Online Shipping. Through an agreement with the United States Postal Service (USPS) and the United Parcel Service (UPS),... View More
Redwood City, CaliforniaAugust 22, 2007...FP International (FPI) recently launched its revised web site (http://www.fpintl.com/), which provides a general overview of the company and its packaging... View More
Container shipping leader APL delivered an answer to the global freight congestion crisis with the arrival of its Suez Express service from South Asia. APL said the weekly service will provide the industry's... View More
WATERLOO, OntarioDescartes Systems Group, a global on-demand software-as-a-service (SaaS) logistics solutions provider, has acquired Global Freight Exchange Limited (GF-X), a global leader for electronic... View More
(St. Louis, Missouri, USA: August 23, 2007) FKI Logistex, a global leader in integrated material handling solutions, will showcase its palletizing technologies at PACK EXPO West in Las Vegas, Nevada, October... 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
Neopost, the worldwide provider of mailing and shipping solutions, announces Neopost Online Shipping. Through an agreement with the United States Postal Service (USPS) and the United Parcel Service (UPS),... View More
Its a natural reaction: if the freight is on a pallet, ship it on a less-than-truckload carrier. If the shipment is heavy, use LTL over small package. But is LTL freight the most... View More
Youve negotiated your contract and are auditing your bills, so whats next in your effort to reduce your parcel shipping spend? Further optimization of your parcel spend, like zone skipping, can seem... View More
SHANGHAI, Aug. 9, 2007 - UPS (NYSE:UPS) and the Shanghai Airport Authority today conducted a formal groundbreaking ceremony for the UPS International Air Hub at Pudong International Airport. "The opening... View More
DALLASAug. 6, 2007FedEx Kinko's, an operating company of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), today officially announced an aggressive expansion plan to open 300 new office and print centers in the United States throughout... View More
(St. Louis, Missouri, USA: August 7, 2007) FKI Logistex, a global leader in integrated material handling solutions, announces the appointment of Chris Roach to the new position of vice president, Customer... View More
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee--Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently added David Heller as vice president of business development. In this newly-created role, Heller will initially work with the supply... View More
