The evolution of shipping methods has helped spur competition and operational efficiencies for shippers and carriers. FedEx and UPS have more trucks in more locations than LTL carriers, giving them the... View More
Are companies ready to take advantage of a potential growth opportunity in order to meet customer demand? Coupled with this question is the concern that without added operational efficiencies, will our... View More
The US is the largest market in the world for e-commerce and is growing at 10-15% per year. Not surprisingly, companies large and small are rushing to serve this opportunity. As companies build success,... View More
That was a trick question; there is no single LTL carrier that will fit all of your needs. The world of trucking seems simple. You pay someone to pick up your stuff and take it somewhere else. Even the... View More
Several years ago, one of the world’s most famous secret recipes made national headlines when its highly secure location was changed for the first time since 1925. That recipe -- the formula for... View More
Customers demand an omni-channel shopping experience that allows them to order from anywhere at anytime. Retailers who want to compete must therefore be able to fulfill orders from anywhere to anywhere,... View More
Over dinner with a friend who was (rightfully) bragging about how his new import shipping initiative would save his company millions while reducing distribution system cycle times, I asked, “So your... View More
Stitch Labs, an industry leader in inventory management, has compiled a list of ways to optimize your warehouse. These include organization, inventory accessibility, stock layout, traffic barriers, team... View More
I would like to explore a question that most start-ups encounter at least a few times during the course of their evolution: Should I outsource my supply chain operation to a 3PL provider or should I make... View More
Tribal knowledge is loosely defined as unwritten know-how that is required to do your job. It is often referred to as knowledge “known” yet undocumented, such as information that has been verbally... View More
The New Year’s Resolutions for Transportation Managers Are: 1. Look at how you allocate your customers to your Distribution Centers (DCs) to determine the best network of DC locations to satisfy... View More
Last night I went to the UPS Investor Relations website (http://www.investors.ups.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=62900&p=quarterlyearnings) and gave another listen to the 4th Quarter investor conference call. I try... View More
January 30, 2014 marked the 5th anniversary of the exit of DHL from domestic service in the USA in 2009. August 15 2013 marked the 10th anniversary of the purchase of Airborne Express by DHL in 2003. In... View More
The short answer to the question raised above is yes. As explained in greater detail in an earlier eUpdate, a transportation broker is a company which owns no assets and acts as a wholesaler by arranging... View More
1. Outdated Systems If you've been in business long enough, you face the problem of legacy computer systems, procedures, and equipment that are no longer up to the task. Unless your business is tiny, it's... View More
This year, we have seen two audit and payment providers sued and subsequently driven to bankruptcy due to their malfeasance, while others are involved in legal suits. These are unfortunate circumstances... View More
The frustration and potential pitfalls of international shipping are increasing exponentially as the rules and regulations change from location to location. Becoming proficient at international shipping... View More
Right out of Henry Ford’s production line, the idea of bringing items to the person rather than having them walk and search for the items sounds not only logical, but proved successful in 1913 when... View More
In the last decade, the number of parcel shippers using parcel carrier services as a primary or very significant portion of their overall transportation spend has exploded. This is primarily due to the... View More
Knowing and understanding your local intermodal infrastructure can help you generate significant savings, particularly if you ship large amounts of freight over long distances. There are a number of reasons... View More
