Parcel & Express

Encompass Plans Doubling of South Florida Distribution Facility

August 7, 2015

Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, a provider of forward and reverse logistics services for a wide range of finished goods and replacement parts, is doubling the size of its distribution facility in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Emerging Opportunities in Same-Day Delivery

August 5, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

When Esquire Express got into the same-day delivery market 25 years ago, it primarily moved documents for law firms, says President Steve Howard. The internet killed that business, but it also created a new market in same-day delivery of tangible goods. Esquire has thrived by partnering with 3PLs and their retail clients to deliver the same day.

UPS Expands Access Point Network to 100 Cities

August 4, 2015

UPS

UPS is expanding its UPS Access Point network to approximately 100 cities around the U.S.

Shopping Center Developer Caters to Online Shoppers With New Pickup Service

July 31, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

SmartCentres, the largest shopping center developer in Canada, has launched a popular drive-in pickup service for e-commerce customers. Located at existing shopping centers, Penguin Pickup accepts deliveries from any online retailer.

UPS Worldwide Express Expands Network for Second Time in a Year

July 28, 2015

UPS

UPS Worldwide Express Freight has undertaken a second expansion of its service network this year.

Emerging Opportunities in Same-Day Delivery

July 17, 2015

Steve Howard, President, Esquire Express

Shopping Center Developer Caters to Online Shoppers With New Pickup Service

July 15, 2015

Egil Moller Nielsen, Sr. Vice President, E-Commerce, SmartCentres

How the U.S. Postal Service Is Competing in B2C Delivery

July 9, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Working to make up for a sharp drop in the volume of First Class Mail, the U.S. Postal Service is ramping up its efforts to compete in the area of package deliveries. Dennis Nicoski, manager of field sales strategy and contracts, explains the agency's approach.

Measures That Traditional Distributors Can Take to Compete With Amazon Supply, Other Giants

July 8, 2015

SupplyHT

Amazon Supply still is not selling china or fiberglass, but it does offer more than 54,000 fittings, valves, tubing, pumps and meters. It also offers 5,300 HVAC supplies, tools and meters, but no equipment.

Omnichannel Retailing Needs Omnichannel Home Delivery

June 25, 2015

Chris Jones, VP, Marketing and Services, Descartes Systems Group

The goal of omnichannel retailing is to create a seamless and transparent experience for the customer that enhances the retailer's brand. To date, the omnichannel retailing focus has been largely on the selling experience and not how the retailer gets the goods into the customer's hands. However, customers measure the entire shopping experience, including delivery. Omnichannel selling is making retailers responsible for home delivery, whether they like it or not, and last-mile delivery performance is the last word about the retailer in the customer's mind.

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.