Parcel & Express

Keeping Business Moving Amidst the Driver Shortage

May 11, 2015

Ryder

DHL Deploys Helicopters for Deliveries in Downtown Chicago

May 11, 2015

DHL

DHL is now utilizing helicopters to deliver letters and packages of up to 650 pounds in downtown Chicago.

FAA Needs to Stop Droning on About UAVs

May 11, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

So the Federal Aviation Administration has given Amazon.com, Inc. permission to begin testing delivery drones in the U.S. But there are still a number of logistical hurdles to be overcome, before the technology becomes feasible for everyday commercial use.

Stage Stores' Multi-Channel Distribution Strategy

May 11, 2015

Gough Grubbs, Senior VP-Distribution & Logistics, Stage Stores

A Supply Chain That Goes Beyond Green to Healthy

May 11, 2015

Andrew Pace, President, Green Design Center

Some Not-So-Obvious Uses for Drones in the Supply Chain

May 1, 2015

EBN

The United States moved closer to legalizing the commercial use of drones in February, when the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published proposed regulations. Although some criticized the rules as too restrictive (for example, drones would have to fly only during daylight and within sight of the operator), there is plenty of time for the FAA to change the regulations before they become final, in one to two years.

Amazon Says Drone Delivery Would Be Safe - And All It Wants Is a Chance to Demonstrate That

April 29, 2015

Business Week

Amazon.com Inc. wants a chance to prove that a drone delivery service would be safer than the U.S. government thinks.

TNT Opens New 'Super Hub' in Sydney, Australia

April 24, 2015

TNT has opened a new "super hub" in Sydney, Australia.

OnTrac's DirectPost Added to Kewill Flagship Module

April 22, 2015

OnTrac

The DirectPost mail product of OnTrac, a regional carrier providing parcel service in eight western states, has been added to the Kewill Flagship OnTrac Module.

Before Getting Too Excited About Drones, Have You Figured Out How They Will Fit Into Your IT Strategy?

April 20, 2015

Computerworld

To hear some tell it, the world will soon be abuzz with small drones that inspect bridges, monitor pipelines, survey crops and help assess damage for insurance claims.

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.