As manufacturers cope with heightened pressures for highly customized orders and sudden changes in demand, they experience a mismatch between their planning and procurement teams.

The ability for logistics companies to make better decisions comes down to one thing: data.

Instead of using a stick to influence consumer habits when it comes to returns, Steve Rop suggests using a carrot or two.

Amazon for years has worked to expand its e-commerce success beyond its own webstore.

The online retailer also said it planned to open two new centers, creating 2,500 jobs over the next three years.

Any company involved in parcel shipping and delivery needs to be at the 2023 edition of Parcel Forum in Nashville, says Joel Dunkel, president of EventEvolution Management, which produces the trade show.

There’s an abundant amount of new technology hitting the market to help automate fulfillment, keep shelves stocked and improve the bottom line.

Retailers must rely on digital tools to help manage and optimize their operations impacted by inflation.

Dinesh Dixit, vice president of account management with LogiNext, describes the challenges that parcel companies are facing today, and how technology might ease their pain.

Jason Smith, relationship manager with U.S. Bank, lists the "Five Cs" of the parcel business, and tells which one is the most important to carriers today.