One might think that online sales have dipped post-pandemic, but that's not the case, says Vijay Ramachandran, vice president of go-to-market enablement and experience with Pitney Bowes.
The parcel and freight market has seen big changes in the dynamic between shippers and carriers over the past 12 months. Jason Smith, assistant vice president with U.S. Bank, explains.
These days, parcel shippers have more options than ever before in choosing the right carrier, and they should take full advantage of the opportunity, says Rob Glover, vice president sales with OSM Worldwide.
In an industry known for its volatility and highly competitive nature, parcel carriers must nonetheless prioritize strong relations with their customers, says Don Caddy, chief executive officer of Engineering Innovation.
There's a shift happening in the parcel market in favor of shippers, says Robyn Meyer, senior vice president of parcel strategy and solutions with Transportation Insight.
When it comes to delivering consumer goods, brands and retailers strive to meet ever-higher expectations of service excellence. Now those standards are filtering into the business world as well.
Highly seasonal demand across its network of warehouses left this large e-commerce provider
with a choice: Invest in a system that operates under capacity for most of the year, or one that can’t meet the peak volume.
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