UPS 2022 General Rate Increase: 6 Key Takeaways
UPS 2022 General Rate Increase: 6 Key Takeaways This article first appeared in PARCEL on November 1, 2021 As expected, UPS announced their 2022 general rate increase (GRI) of 5.9% effective...
10 Logistics KPIs and Performance Metrics to Implement in 2021
Logistics KPIs are an important element of monitoring a company’s success. That’s because the supply chain holds such great power over the business operations. With so many steps along...
Top Supply Chain KPI Performance Metrics
Given that the supply chain is probably the foundation of your business, it’s important to ensure that it runs smoothly and efficiently. It’s vital that your products make it...
FedEx 2022 General Rate Increase: 6 Key Takeaways
By Keith Myers, Sr. Consultant, Shipware This article first appeared in PARCEL on September 22, 2021. Effective January 3, 2022, FedEx Express (Domestic, US Export and US Import), FedEx...
The Key to Success for the Shipper/Carrier Relationship: What Two Decades in Logistics Management Has Taught Me
By Paul Yaussy, Professional Services Consultant This article first appeared in the July-August 2021 edition of PARCEL Magazine After nearly two decades in a logistics management role at a...
UPS vs. FedEx: Published vs Actual Time-in-Transit
This blog first appeared on PARCEL on July 21, 2021. In April, FedEx and UPS reinstated Money Back Guarantees (MBG) for on-time delivery on various express services, mainly Next...
Mastering Contract Negotiation in Supply Chain Management
Get practical tips and proven strategies for contract negotiation in supply chain management to secure better terms and build stronger supplier relationships.
LTL Freight Shipping: What Is It and How Does It Work?
If you’re a shipper with occasional or regular shipping needs that are too small for a full truck but a little too big for parcel carrier service, you can...
What is the Difference Between FTL and LTL?
When it comes to shipping cargo larger than parcel size, a company will likely need to choose between less than truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) shipping. Knowing when...
Business Crisis Management: Your 5-Step Guide
Get practical business crisis management tips for shippers, including steps to prepare, respond, and recover from unexpected disruptions in your supply chain.