The Evolving Complexity in the Parcel Environment
Adrian Gonzalez
December 2, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a major spotlight on parcel shipments as consumers and businesses have accelerated the shift to online purchases. At the same
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 16, 2020)
Adrian Gonzalez
October 16, 2020
So far this year, I’ve spent over 160 hours on a bicycle, traveled 2,744 miles, and climbed almost 155,000 feet. The best statistic, however, is
Parcel Rates and Cost Impact in Q4 and 2021
Todd Benge
October 15, 2020
COVID-19 created an entirely new small package shipping environment, especially when it comes to the hidden costs that come with annual increases in parcel rates.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 21, 2020)
Adrian Gonzalez
August 21, 2020
Imagine hell during a heat wave, then add 35-50 mph crosswinds. That is how I described the conditions in Death Valley, CA the first time
Free Delivery Gets More Expensive
Adrian Gonzalez
August 17, 2020
Nothing in life is free — and this includes free shipping, which has become an albatross around the necks of most retailers and parcel carriers.
The Value of Parcel and Multi-modal Integration for eCommerce and Direct-to-Consumer Shippers
Wes Breyfogle
June 25, 2020
eCommerce and omnichannel shopping are commonplace not only for consumers, but business-to-business buyers as well. This trend has accelerated even more so during the COVID-19
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