Parcel & Express

Google, Amazon in Same-Day Delivery Battle in Los Angeles

May 8, 2014

Google and Amazon are going head to head over Los Angeles area shoppers, launching same-day delivery services in the area within days of each other.

Shoppers Disappointed with Performance of Commercial Shipping Giants During Holidays, Survey Finds

May 7, 2014

American Customer Satisfaction Index

In a survey that tracks consumer satisfaction in several areas, consumers expressed disappointment with commercial shipping, with much of their dissatisfaction caused by last-minute shopping during the holidays and delivery delays attributed to harsh weather.

Should You Use a Regional Parcel Carrier?

May 2, 2014

Scott Schwarz, Nat'l Business Development Manager, LaserShip

UPS Enhances Operations in Three North American Markets

April 23, 2014

UPS

UPS has enhanced facilities in three North American markets, with expanded locations in Calgary, Alberta; Hebron, Ky., and Mira Loma, Calif.

UPS Expanding Healthcare-Support Network in Latin America

April 15, 2014

UPS

UPS is adding three facilities in Latin America dedicate to supporting the healthcare industry.

Same-Day Delivery Is Going to Be Big - Some Day

April 7, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Same-day delivery of items ordered online or from stores is an irresistible idea. Now if retailers could only figure out how to make it work.

A Forecast for the Cloud in Supply Chain and Logistics

March 31, 2014

Tom Boike, VP Supplier Management, UPS

Almost 50 Million Non-trucking Commercial Fleet Vehicles May Have Telematics by the End of 2019

March 27, 2014

ABI Research

Although telematics technologies and services were first adopted by the long-haul trucking industry in the United States more than 20 years ago, adoption in the non-trucking sector is expected to equal the trucking industry in terms of numbers of connected vehicles by the end of 2014 and will dominate the commercial fleet telematics industry by the end of 2019, accounting for almost 50 million vehicles globally.

Efficient Last-mile Delivery in Tomorrow's Megacities

March 24, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Rapid urbanization is an unstoppable challenge for supply chains that must be reckoned with—and soon. As more cities swell into megacities, the fundamentals of last-mile delivery, in particular, will require a rethink. Businesses will need to consider urban delivery based on the point of demand—where the products are delivered—rather than point of supply. – Brad Householder, Principal, PwC's Advisory practice

Amazon, Other Foreign Online Retailers Have 'No Chance' to Succeed in Russia

March 4, 2014

Bloomberg Business Week

Russia has become the it girl of e-commerce. Even amid a slowing economy, the country's online shopping increased 26 percent last year, to 510 billion rubles (about $14bn), according to Moscow's Data Insight, and could double by 2015. That has made the country an intriguing target for foreign players such as Amazon, eBay, Asos and China's Alibaba Group, while boosting the fortunes of such local companies as search engine Yandex and Amazon-like Ozon. Can foreign e-tailers make it there?

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.