Parcel & Express

Four Ways to Prosper in the New E-Commerce Era

March 21, 2021

With all signs pointing toward continued e-commerce growth post-pandemic, here’s what will help ensure retailer success in 2021 and beyond.

BOPIS: The Retail Revolution Changing the Way We Ship

March 14, 2021

Lori Blaney, SCB Contributor

The traditional binary model of product flow from manufacturer to warehouse to store has been replaced by the “buy anywhere, get anywhere, from anyone” paradigm.

DHL Opens First Drive-Up Retail Store in the U.S.

February 24, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

DHL Express, a global provider of international express shipping services, has recently opened a drive-up, mobile pop-up retail store in Woodbridge, Virginia.

VIDEO

Watch: What’s Standing in the Way of Efficient Vaccine Distribution?

February 24, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Cheryl Druehl, associate professor of operations management at George Mason University’s School of Business, details the many ways that distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine went wrong — and the lessons to be learned from it.

Medical Drone Startup to Begin Vaccine Delivery in April

February 17, 2021

Bloomberg

Zipline Inc. has built a system that can deliver ultra-low temperature medical supplies, including COVID-19 vaccines.

New Class of Online Grocery Shoppers Brings Fresh Industry Demands

February 4, 2021

Rajesh Midha, SCB Contributor

Food retailers are in a prime position to capitalize on Covid-related changes in purchasing behavior, and these three digital strategies will help retain customer loyalty in the long term.

Last-Mile Logistics: 7 Trends to Watch in the Next 12 Months

January 31, 2021

Bobbie Ttooulis, SCB Contributor

As e-commerce booms like we’ve never seen before, so will growth in the final-mile sector. Here’s what we can expect.

VIDEO

Watch: How Parcel Shipping Is Faring During the Pandemic

January 26, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

John Haber, founder and chief executive officer of Spend Management Experts, describes how parcel shipping weathered high demand and tight carrier capacity during the 2020 peak holiday season, and into 2021.

Transportation Insight Acquires Spend Management Experts to Strengthen Small Parcel Solutions and E-Commerce Offering

January 11, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Transportation Insight, a North American provider of enterprise logistics solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Spend Management Experts LLC. Spend Management Experts is a provider of parcel optimization, transportation management and e-commerce services helping companies optimize their parcel and e-commerce spend.

VIDEO

Watch: Maintaining the Cold Chain for Vaccine Distribution

December 29, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Jason Burns, director of corporate development with Dropoff and first vice president of the Customized Logistics & Delivery Association, outlines the challenges that pharmaceutical manufacturers face in maintaining strict temperature controls for delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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.