Parcel & Express

UPS Looks for E-commerce to Boost Holiday Shopping Delivery; Takes on Seasonal Workers

October 29, 2013

Brick-and-mortar retailers are sweating online competition this holiday season, perhaps more than ever. But it's all upside to UPS. The shipping giant is cashing in both on internet shopping and old-school retailers trying to mimic Amazon.com - shipping inventory around the country in an incessant supply-chain shuffling.

TNT Express Extends Before-Noon Delivery in Europe

October 28, 2013

TNT Express

TNT Express had extended the number of European locations at which it offers guaranteed morning delivery of documents, packages and parcel freight.

Same-day Delivery Grows - Just in Time for the Holidays

October 25, 2013

Storefront Backtalk

It seems that all major U.S. retailers - whether they are traditional, brick-and-mortar operations or Web-based - are stepping up their same-day delivery services and fulfillment systems before this holiday season. The move not only helps them extend the holiday shopping season by a few days, but also caters to busy holiday shoppers who don't have time to grab groceries for holiday parties or family meals.

FedEx Express Introduces Quick Form Service in Asia-Pacific

October 23, 2013

FedEx Express

FedEx Express has introduced FedEx Quick Form in the Asia-Pacific region.

During Holiday Season, Aim for Best Shipping Outcome But Don't Be Surprised When the Worst Happens

October 16, 2013

CRM Buyer

In retail, the holidays are the best of times and the worst of times. The trick to troubleshooting shipping issues is to manage for the best scenario but expect the worst, especially during peak intervals.

UPS Offers Ocean Freight to Mexico; Temp-Controlled Shipping for Healthcare

October 14, 2013

UPS

UPS is now offering its Preferred Less-Than-Container Load (LCL) expedited ocean-freight service between Asia and three destinations in Mexico: Monterrey, Mexico City and Guadalajara.

FedEx Trade Networks Launches Priority Ocean Service in India

September 30, 2013

FedEx Trade Networks

FedEx Trade Networks has launched the FedEx International Direct Priority Ocean in India.

Is 'Warped Geography Syndrome' Affecting Your Omnichannel Delivery Strategy?

September 23, 2013

Tompkins Inc.

New York City is clearly not in Wyoming. But you would never realize it based on the omnichannel strategies that you see in many organizations today.

In Many Parts of U.S., Amazon's Same-day Delivery Plan Said Not Ready for Prime Time

September 20, 2013

Storefront Backtalk

How close is Amazon to same-day delivery for most U.S. customers? Maybe not as close as we thought. While a report in May said that by the end of 2013 Amazon will have a distribution center within five miles of most major U.S. cities, a new calculation by supply-chain consultant Marc Wulfraat suggests Amazon has a lot farther to go before it can even reach 20 percent of U.S. shoppers.

Global Healthcare Executives Drive Supply Chain Transformation to Reach New Markets

September 20, 2013

UPS

Changing regulatory environments, new customer demands around the globe, challenges around product security and increasingly complex products are driving healthcare executives to make strategic supply chain investments, according to findings from the sixth annual UPS "Pain in the (Supply) Chain" healthcare survey, conducted by TNS. New technology investments and go-to-market models are top of mind as healthcare executives drive business and logistics transformations to meet evolving industry needs.

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.