Parcel & Express

How Can Traditional Retailers Fight Amazon? With 'Virtual' Inventory

July 28, 2014

Amazon.com is attacking traditional retailers on all fronts. How can they fight back?

Growth Drivers for Same Day & Customized Logistics

July 25, 2014

Logistics companies specializing in same day and customized services are growing rapidly. Chuck Moyer, CEO of Express Courier International, talks about what is driving this trend and what it means to the overall supply chain community.

UPS Enhances Field Stocking Locations for Medical Device Makers

July 22, 2014

UPS

UPS has developed a network of Field Stocking Locations to handle medical device shipments.

Brad Jacobs, CEO of XPO Logistics, Shares Thoughts on Growth Through Acquisitions

July 18, 2014

Brad Jacobs, CEO, XPO Logistics

How eCommerce is Impacting 3PL Operations

July 15, 2014

Randy Curran, CEO, OHL

Growth Drivers for Same Day & Customized Logistics

July 15, 2014

Charles R. Moyer, CEO, Express Courier International

Most Retail CEOs Don't See Omnichannel Shopping Affecting Them. What Are They Thinking?

July 15, 2014

Apparel

The technology-driven shift to omnichannel shopping is the most transformative change to hit retail in decades. Yet in a global survey of CEOs conducted by PwC, only 22 percent felt this monumental shift would impact their organizations. Are these retail CEOs missing the boat?

Bed Bath and Beyond Builds Omnichannel Capabilities Through IT Investment

July 15, 2014

FierceRetailIT

Specialty retailer Bed Bath and Beyond spent $68m in its recently completed first quarter, primarily for IT enhancements. "While we continue to review and prioritize our capital needs, we remain committed to making the required investments in our company to help position us for our long-term success," said CEO Steven Temares.

Omnichannel Retailing Complicates Successful Management of Returns

July 8, 2014

Logistics Viewpoints

You're trying to do everything right to lure in online shoppers: You offer free shipping. Customers can return merchandise to a retail location. You even offer free returns through the mail. But this freedom for the customer can mean a lot of headaches and cost for you.

Telematics, Electrification to Drive Last-mile Delivery Optimization, Efficiencies, Report Says

July 7, 2014

ABI Research

E-commerce and globalization have changed the parcel delivery industry forever. However, while parcel volumes keep increasing so does the price of fuel, competition and pressure to reduce inner-city congestion.

Parcel & Express

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding express and small shipments and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before thanks, in part, to the boom in e-commerce. New technologies that provide information during express and small shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these cargo services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using express shipping solutions to power their supply chains.