Logistics Industry
The Best Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2018
Many companies are taking large strides to improve the way they grow and expand their supply chain and logistics processes. It’s a smart move because in order to maintain business success, your supply chain must be successful, too.
Read MoreTips to Avoid Theft, Damage, and Expenses This Holiday Season
The holiday shopping season is upon us. The last two months of the year are often the most profitable for e-commerce businesses. In tandem, shipping volumes rise tremendously as well. In a recent Support.com survey titled “Connected Consumers And The Most Personal Brand Experience,” 40% said the most significant part of the brand experience came…
Read MoreHere’s What You Need to Know About UPS Rate Increases
Following on the heels of FedEx’s recent rate increase announcement, today UPS disclosed that they’ll also raise some of their rates by 4.9%. Here’s what Reuters had to say about the news: “UPS, the world’s largest package delivery company, said its 4.9 percent increase would go into effect on Dec. 24 and apply to UPS…
Read MoreTakeaways From a Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends
The findings from the “26th Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends,” conducted by Logistics Management, have been released. We pulled some of the key takeaways for you. The survey polled 406 domestic and global logistics, transportation, and supply chain professionals across 17 industries. One major takeaway from the study is that, overall, “while a…
Read MoreHow Chain Store Age & IBM are Improving Consumer Needs
Chain Store Age & IBM recently released a white paper on how retailers can better fulfill consumer needs by getting merchandise into their hands faster and easier than ever before. Here are some of the key takeaways: “Customer expectations for the combined brand experience are higher than ever. For brands to keep up with…
Read MoreFedEx Announces 2018 Rate Increases – Now What?
Earlier this week FedEx announced their 2018 rate increases, and retailers and other parcel shippers across the country are buzzing. Taking effect January 1, the average 4.9% rate increase will affect Express, Ground, and Home deliveries. FedEx also announced changes to their shipping surcharges and fees. Here’s what logistics magazine, Parcel, had to say about…
Read MoreYour Solution to UPS’ 2017 Holiday Season Surcharge
This week, UPS announced it will be charging retailers a surcharge on residential packages being delivered during the peak 2017 holiday season, including the days surrounding both Black Friday and Christmas. With the rise of online shopping, UPS handles around 30 million packages a day during their peak season, versus 19 million packages on an…
Read MoreThe Impacts of UPS and FedEx’s 2017 Fuel Surcharges
As part of UPS and FedEx’s 2017 rate changes, fuel surcharges are now based on the weekly diesel average from the two weeks prior, rather than on the monthly diesel average from the two months prior.
Read MoreWhy Retailers Need to Provide More Fulfillment Options
From buying online and picking up in store, to buying in store and shopping home, to same-day delivery and beyond, there’s no shortage of fulfillment options available to today’s consumers. But choosing the right options for your retail business is no easy feat. Boston Retail Partners recently conducted a survey of over 500 retailers that…
Read MoreBreaking Down FedEx and UPS’ 2017 Rate Increases
UPS and Fedex both recently announced their annual rate increases for 2017. And with so many different services, add-ons, and surcharges attributed to each company, it can be confusing to determine what the increases mean for you. So confusing, in fact, that Rob Martinez of Shipware, LLC and Krish Iyer from Neopost recently conducted a…
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