Parcel & Express

How eCommerce is Impacting 3PL Operations

July 15, 2014

Randy Curran, CEO, OHL

Growth Drivers for Same Day & Customized Logistics

July 15, 2014

Charles R. Moyer, CEO, Express Courier International

Most Retail CEOs Don't See Omnichannel Shopping Affecting Them. What Are They Thinking?

July 15, 2014

Apparel

The technology-driven shift to omnichannel shopping is the most transformative change to hit retail in decades. Yet in a global survey of CEOs conducted by PwC, only 22 percent felt this monumental shift would impact their organizations. Are these retail CEOs missing the boat?

Bed Bath and Beyond Builds Omnichannel Capabilities Through IT Investment

July 15, 2014

FierceRetailIT

Specialty retailer Bed Bath and Beyond spent $68m in its recently completed first quarter, primarily for IT enhancements. "While we continue to review and prioritize our capital needs, we remain committed to making the required investments in our company to help position us for our long-term success," said CEO Steven Temares.

Omnichannel Retailing Complicates Successful Management of Returns

July 8, 2014

Logistics Viewpoints

You're trying to do everything right to lure in online shoppers: You offer free shipping. Customers can return merchandise to a retail location. You even offer free returns through the mail. But this freedom for the customer can mean a lot of headaches and cost for you.

Telematics, Electrification to Drive Last-mile Delivery Optimization, Efficiencies, Report Says

July 7, 2014

ABI Research

E-commerce and globalization have changed the parcel delivery industry forever. However, while parcel volumes keep increasing so does the price of fuel, competition and pressure to reduce inner-city congestion.

UPS Capital Expands Jeweler's Elite Program to Three More Cities

July 2, 2014

UPS Capital Corp.

UPS Capital Corp. has expanded its Jeweler's Elite Program to San Francisco, Philadelphia and Providence, R.I. Designed to help jewelers protect their high-value shipments, the service combines UPS shipping with insurance offered through UPS Capital Insurance Agency, Inc.

Changing Directions of International Retail Supply Chains

July 1, 2014

Essential Retail

UK retailers continue to receive a growing number of online orders from abroad - and the trend is set to continue, according to recent research.

Should You Use a Regional Parcel Carrier?

June 27, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Scott Schwarz, national business development manager with LaserShip, discusses regional alternatives to the big national parcel carriers -- and concludes that those smaller rivals are growing in number.

UPS to Implement Dimensional Weight Pricing for Ground Packages

June 24, 2014

UPS

UPS will follow the lead of its rival FedEx in adopting dimensional weight pricing for all of its ground services, as well as UPS Standard services to Canada, beginning Dec. 29, 2014.

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.