Parcel & Express

As Shipping Costs Soar, Supply Chains Get a Makeover

June 19, 2018

Retailers and manufacturers are taking stock of their transportation costs and exploring alternatives as a capacity crunch in freight is driving up prices and causing shipping delays.

Why Retailers Are Struggling With Ship-From-Store Fulfillment

June 18, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The age of the omnichannel is all about options. Customers buying online should be able to receive their purchases in any way they choose — at home, work, a designated retrieval point, or direct from the store. Or so goes the theory.

Delivery: The Last Face-to-Face Touch Point for Brands in a Digital World?

June 15, 2018

Jeff Hughes and Charles Schreiner

Consumer preferences are shifting. More and more, shoppers are favoring the convenience of online shopping over the in-store experience. As retail tilts more toward online sales, delivery becomes one of the few remaining face-to-face touch points with end customers.

Google Gets Into Groceries by Partnering With France's Carrefour for Online Food Delivery

June 14, 2018

Fortune

As online ordering and fresh food delivery expands around the globe, Google is angling for a stake. The Alphabet subsidiary announced a joint venture this week with French chain Carrefour, making it the first retailer in France to partner with Google.

What Americans Say About Online Shopping Reveals A Lot About Amazon

June 14, 2018

NPR

On a cold December night last year, a meeting was called in the lobby of my apartment building. Concerned residents gathered to discuss a matter of great import: what to do about the swarms of packages jamming the lobby closet and overflowing into the entryway.

Happy Anniversary, Amazon-Whole Foods. What’s Changed?

June 13, 2018

The Washington Post

One year ago this week, Amazon.com Inc. loudly declared its intention to become a grocery industry heavyweight by announcing its agreement to buy Whole Foods Market.

Here Come the Flying Taxis!

June 8, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

And now, in the latest transition from science fiction to reality: the coming of “flying taxis.”

Truck Orders Soaring on Growing Freight Demand

June 7, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

The market for new heavy-duty trucks is growing at a nearly unprecedented pace this year as fleet owners and big-rig manufacturers race to keep up with accelerating U.S. freight demand.

Logistics Hiring Surged in May on Growing Freight Demand

June 5, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Logistics and freight transport companies went on a hiring spree in May, adding 18,700 jobs to keep pace with accelerating demand in the U.S. shipping markets.

When Will the Drones Start Flying?

June 1, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Look, up in the sky: See any drones yet?

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.