Parcel & Express

Many Consumers Attracted by Same-Day Delivery Service Opt for Next-Day Service

January 8, 2013

With all the attention recently being paid to same-day deliveries by retailers including eBay, Walmart, Macy's, Nordstrom and tons of others, here's an interesting stat"”and a delicious contradiction"”from Amazon, the largest and earliest same-day retail deliverer: consumers consider the service, purchase an item, then don't opt to use same-day service.

The Realities of Reverse Logistics

January 7, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Irv Grossman, vice president of the Supply Chain Operations Practice of Chainalytics, offers guidance on how companies can stop thinking of reverse logistics as an inevitable burden, and begin approaching it strategically.

Online Shoppers 'Not Likely' to Buy Again from Retailers Charging for Return Shipping

December 27, 2012

ShopRunner

A survey by ShopRunner, which brings together a network of retailers to deliver shopping services, found that consumers are not concerned solely about free shipping on purchases, but free return shipping is increasingly at the forefront of their needs.

Ensuring Safe Delivery of Refrigerated Pharmaceuticals

December 27, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Reusable totes with innovative refrigerants inside have reduced returns of costly pharmaceuticals and helped to guarantee patient safety.

It's in the Bag: Office Depot Slashes Cost and Waste With Plastic Totes

December 27, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

For smaller items delivered to most of its business customers, the company has replaced corrugated cardboard boxes with returnable plastic totes and paper bags. The experiment has yielded big benefits in less than a year.

2012 Supply Chain Innovation Awards Innovation of the Year: Reduced Transportation Costs Through Railcar Co-Loading

December 21, 2012

Russell W. Goodman, Editor-in-Chief, SupplyChainBrain

As I waited to pay for my groceries the other day, a manager instructed a novice bagger on the art of separating lighter items, like the eggs, from heavier ones, such as a 12-pack of canned dog food. Like to like, the boss said; that way stuff doesn't get crushed on the ride home.

UPS Takes to the Cloud

December 19, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Tom Boike, vice president of supplier management with UPS, details UPS's journey toward the adoption of cloud technology, and what it means for users of international logistics services.

Percentage of Totally Hands-Free Shipping Operations in DCs Remains Quite Low, Study Finds

December 14, 2012

Kewill

While automation of supply chain processes is considered an important factor in improving efficiency, a large proportion of respondents to a Kewill study still struggle with manual operations. Only 11 percent have 100-percent hands-free shipping in their distribution center operations, for example.

Best Practices in Parcel Shipping LTL/Freight White Paper

December 6, 2012

Kewill

Parcel and LTL shipping is now viewed as a strategic component of the supply chain.

Less Is More: Office Depot Cuts Supply Chain Waste

November 30, 2012

Brent Beabout, Sr. Vice President, Supply Chain, Office Depot

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.