Parcel & Express

Uber Is Reading Its Pitch as the Amazon of Transportation

April 15, 2019

Uber wants to convince investors that it’s a transportation and logistics market-maker that can build — and then supply — new demand for everything from scooters and bicycles to freight and food delivery.

Africa's Amazon Is Growing Fast as Online Retail Takes Off

April 11, 2019

Bloomberg

Often tagged as Africa’s Amazon.com, Jumia Technologies has been able to grow in markets largely untapped by the U.S. heavyweight, which is hampered by a lack of distribution infrastructure on the continent.

UPS, Drone Maker Begin First Regular Commercial Flights in U.S.

March 27, 2019

Bloomberg

The drone deliveries further United Parcel Service's push into managing and delivering healthcare products.

How Supply Chain Technology Enables the ‘New Retail’ Customer Experience

March 27, 2019

Eugene Amigud, SCB Contributor

Today’s “new retail” — a shopping experience that seamlessly blends digital and offline commerce — is still in its infancy. But it’s already defining the future of technology, business and operational strategies for companies worldwide.

Operations in Flight: How Drones Are Revolutionizing Transportation and Logistics

March 26, 2019

Chad Hall, SCB Contributor

Drone technology is enhancing operations, worker productivity, business profitability and more.

Saudi Delivery App Outdoes Uber by Letting Shoppers Bargain on the Go

March 21, 2019

Bloomberg

Typing out your order on Mrsool is only the start of what’s made the Saudi delivery app more popular in the kingdom than Uber and Facebook.

Five Steps Shippers Can Use to Monitor UPS Costs

March 19, 2019

Hariesh Manaadiar, SCB Contributor

After months of contract negotiations between United Parcel Service and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the union’s chief negotiator announced that the union had reached a tentative agreement.

Online Grocery Shoppers Will Pay for Fast Service — But Not Enough

March 4, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The conventional notion about online shoppers is that they want it now, and they want it for free. But a new study refutes that assumption, at least partially.

Trucker Shortage’s Latest Casualty: Cheap Prices

March 1, 2019

Bloomberg

America’s trucker shortage is about to hit consumers right where it hurts: in the kitty litter.

Amazon, Facing Pressure, Agrees to New Environmental Disclosures

February 21, 2019

Bloomberg

For years, the world’s biggest e-commerce company has resisted pressure from investors and other stakeholders to disclose more information about its environmental impact.

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.