What Does Dynamic Pricing Mean for FedEx and UPS?
Whether you know it or not, you’re already familiar with the concept of dynamic pricing. If you plan to fly home for Thanksgiving, you can find a reasonably-priced ticket...
How Section 321 Can Reduce Your Fulfillment Costs
By Steve Givens Companies, especially eCommerce retailers, are under a lot of financial pressure. Not only are they competing against other brands in getting eyes on their products, but...
On-Time Delivery Performance: Fact or Spin?
By Karl Wheeler This article first appeared in PARCEL, January – February ’23, p. 22 UPS claims better on-time performance than FedEx. But is that the case? Here’s how...
3 Reasons Why Shipping Spend Poses Special Challenges for CFOs
By Nathan Hughes Rising interest rates and concerns about a possible recession are putting new pressures on CFOs to reduce fixed costs and better manage spend with their operating...
What Is a Carrier Mix? A Guide to Saving on Shipping
Find out how to build a flexible carrier mix with four practical strategies to save on shipping, improve delivery times, and keep your customers happy.
What is Inbound Logistics?
If your company produces products, you know you need to procure the raw materials to make the goods. Or maybe you acquire the finished goods wholesale and repackage or...
What is Outbound Logistics and Why is it Important?
Logistics is a huge industry with many moving parts. Inbound logistics. Outbound logistics. It can be confusing to determine the difference and understand how each impacts your company. But...
What Is an Inventory Management System?
In today’s mercurial business environment, demand, consumer behavior, and market forces can shift with the wind. In response to these dynamic markets, eCommerce businesses require control, visibility, and flexibility...
What Is BOPIS?
In a day and age when customers expect fast and free shipping, an omni channel fulfillment strategy is essential. Instead of leveraging a single fulfillment channel like a centralized...
What Are 3PL Services? A Complete Guide
Learn about the three main types of 3PL services and how each can help streamline your logistics, cut costs, and improve your customer experience.