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Static Safety Stock Was Built for a World That No Longer Exists

Summary: Disruption has shifted from an occasional event to a permanent feature ......

UPS Adds New Surge Emergency Fees and Higher Fuel Surcharges

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How AI Delivers Value in the Modern Supply Chain

AI is already delivering measurable value across the supply chain, and its resul......

7 Ways to Reduce Parcel Costs in 2026

Summary Carrier contracts in 2026 are harder to manage than ever—mid-year repric......

USPS to Increase Ground Advantage Commercial Rates by 11.8%

Summary On July 12, 2026, the United States Postal Service will eliminate the 4-......

UPS and FedEx Pricing Strategy in 2026: How Carriers Are Choosing Profitability Over Volume

The UPS and FedEx rate increases in 2026 are part of a deliberate, structural ch......

Beyond the Big Two: When Parcel Carrier Diversification Makes Sense

Carrier diversification is the practice of distributing parcel shipping volume a......

UPS Rolls Out Surge Emergency Fee

UPS rolled out a broad "Surge Emergency Fee" on April 19, applying a $0.23 per-p......

UPS and FedEx Year-to-Date Surcharge Round Up

The era of the "once-a-year" small parcel price hike is officially behind us.A b......

Another increase to FedEx One Rate pricing - effective April 20, 2026

FedEx has officially announced another increase to its FedEx One Rate®️pricing, ......

Inventory Planning Risks Emerging from the Iran Conflict

As the conflict involving Iran enters its third week, U.S. companies are gaining......

Parcel Carrier Updates

Both major parcel carriers announced pricing changes going into effect this week......

Two Months Into the 2026 GRIs: What Shippers Should Do Now

It’s been about two short months since the 2026 General Rate Increases (GRIs) fr......

New Tariffs, New Timeline: Preparing Your Supply Chain for the 150‑Day Countdown

After a year of tariff uncertainty, many experts believed supply chains were poi......

UPS Announces Fuel Surcharge Adjustment for International Ground Import/Export Services

Effective March 2, 2026, UPS has updated its international fuel surcharge struct......

Chinese New Year Supply Chain Planning: How to Manage Supply Disruptions Without Spreadsheets

Every year, in preparation for Chinese New Year, supply planners face the same c......

How Automated Rate Audits Improve Compliance, Control, and Cost Recovery

Shipping is one of the largest and least controlled expenses for most companies.......

The True Cost of Manual Invoice Validation and Why Rate Audit Software Matters

Manual validation means spot-checking a handful of charges and hoping nothing ma......

6 Supply Chain Trends to Watch in 2026

Global and last-mile supply chains are shifting, with tariffs and carrier compet......

UPS Announces Temporary Surge Fee for U.S. Export Shipments

UPS has announced a temporary Surge Fee that will apply to U.S. export shipments......

FedEx Suspends Money-Back Guarantee Amid MD-11 Fleet Inspections

FedEx has suspended itsMoney-Back Guarantee (MBG) for all shippers effective Dec......

Planning for 2026 Parcel Costs? Start With This FedEx vs UPS Comparison

As 2026 approaches, parcel shippers are facing another year of carrier rate incr......

5 Preventable Causes of Stockouts — and How to Stop Them for Good

Stockouts don’t just cost a sale. Instead, they erode customer trust, trigger ru......

What Are the Top 5 Supply Chain Moves After the 2025 Tariffs?

The logistics world has always managed volatility — from demand swings to fuel s......

FedEx Increases Domestic Fuel Surcharges Effective December 1, 2025

FedEx announced that, effective today, December 1, 2025, it is adjusting its dom......

Smarter, Faster, Safer Planning: What’s New in Supply Planning

In supply chain planning, the smallest change can send ripples across production......

UPS Announces Domestic Fuel Surcharge Increase Effective January 5, 2026

UPS has announced that, effective January 5, 2026, it will adjust its domestic f......

UPS Updates International Fuel Surcharge Rates for Air Services

UPS is making changes to its international fuel surcharge structure, effective N......

UPS Announces 2026 GRI at 5.9%—But Your Real Costs May Be Higher

For 2026, UPS is keeping the General Rate Increase (GRI) at 5.9%—a familiar figu......

From Overnight Runs to On-Demand Insights: The What-If Advantage

In supply planning, even the smallest shift can throw an entire plan off balance......

Scenario Planning in S&OP: Strengthen Your Supply Chain Planning

The future doesn't wait for your next meeting. In today’s unpredictable world, t......

2026 UPS GRI: Quick Takeaways Behind the 5.9% Headline

UPS has announced a 5.9% General Rate Increase (GRI) effective December 22, 2025......

2025 Peak Season Surcharges: UPS vs. FedEx

Peak season is here, and with it come the extra costs that UPS and FedEx roll ou......

FedEx’s 2026 General Rate Increase: What You Don’t See Will Cost You

FedEx has announced its 2026 General Rate Increase (GRI) at 5.9%—the same headli......

4 Reasons Spreadsheets Are Failing Your Supply Chain

Using Excel to manage specialized supply chain operations like parcel shipping, ......

UPS and FedEx Announce 2025 International Peak Season Fees

National parcel carriers UPS and FedEx have announced international demand/surge......

FedEx 2026 GRI: Quick Takeaways Every Shipper Should Know

FedEx has announced its 2026 General Rate Increase (GRI) — and while the headlin......

UPS 2025 Peak Season Surcharges: New Fees, Dates, and Shipper Impacts

UPS has officially announced its 2025 Peak (Demand) Surcharges—less than one mon......

TransImpact’s Expert Predictions for the 2026 UPS & FedEx General Rate Increases (GRI)

It’s GRI prediction season again, and once more the parcel experts at TransImpac......

DIY vs. Expert-Led Parcel Contract Negotiations: Which Delivers Bigger Savings?

When it comes to parcel contract negotiations with FedEx and UPS, many logistics......

Chaos in International Shipping: New UPS Fees and Mail Suspensions

Global e-commerce and cross-border logistics are facing a perfect storm. With th......

OnTrac Announces 2025 Peak/ Demand and Other New Surcharges

OnTrac has announced 2025 Peak/Demand surcharges effective September 27 through ......

UPS vs. FedEx Surcharges 2025: What Changed and What’s Coming in 2026

Think you can keep up with UPS and FedEx rate changes in 2025? Good luck. This y......

2025 FedEx Peak Season Surcharge Report: What Shippers Need to Know

Peak shipping season is coming fast—and FedEx has already announced its annual D......

Preparing for Peak Season: Parcel Shipping Strategies for 2025

Parcel shipping is cyclical in many critical ways. Supply chains that fail to st......

FedEx Announces Several Rate Changes Effective July 14 and August 18th

FedEx has announced a mixed bag of rate changes impacting domestic and internati......

Cut Shipping Costs and Boost ROI with Essential Logistics KPIs

In today’s fast-paced environment, logistics performance isn’t just a supply cha......

With Change Comes Opportunity: Why FedEx Selling Its LTL Freight Business Is Big News for Parcel Customers, Too

At the most recent FedEx earnings call, CEO Raj Subramaniam made an important an......

UPS Implements New Surge Fee for Shipments to and from Israel

Effective June 29, UPS has implemented a Surge Fee of $0.29 per lb. for shipment......

5 Strategies to Optimize Carrier Contracts and Cut Shipping Costs in 2025

Shipping costs continue to rise in 2025—and it’s not just due to rate increases.......

FedEx Adds Demand Surcharge to Packages to/ from Israel

Effective June 24, FedEx will implement a Demand Surcharge of $0.73 per lb. for ......

The Shock of Silos: How Disconnected Shipping Data Quietly Drains Your Margins

In today’s fast-paced e-commerce world—where customer expectations are rising an......

UPS Matches FedEx with Record-Breaking Fuel Surcharge Hike

UPS announced a domestic fuel surcharge increase effective June 23, following th......

FedEx Contract Negotiation: How to Get the Best Small Parcel Shipping Rates in 2025

With peak shipping season just around the corner, it’s time for small parcel shi......

FedEx Increases Domestic and International Fuel Surcharges

FedEx has announced a domestic and international fuel surcharge increase that wi......

FedEx Implements New Demand Surcharge for Shipments to Canada

FedEx has announced a new Demand Surcharge Fee on exports to Canada, effective J......

Don’t Be Fooled by Fake AI: 5 Questions to test a Parcel Spend Platform is Truly Intelligent

AI is everywhere—or so every software vendor would have you believe.

UPS Announces Significant Surcharge Updates and Rate Increases

UPS recently announced several surcharge updates worth noting.

Strategies to Manage Rising Parcel Shipping Costs in 2025

Parcel Shipping Costs continue to rise for parcel shippers, especially those mos......

USPS Proposes New Shipping Rates Effective July 13

The U.S. Postal Service has formally proposed raising shipping rates effective J......

UPS Announces Increases to International Fuel Surcharge and Invoice Fee

One week after UPS announced an increase to its Additional Handling Surcharge (A......

UPS Announces Surge Fee from U.S. to Canada

UPS will implement a Surge Fee impacting shipments moving from the U.S. to Canad......

UPS Announces New Rate Changes and Surcharge Increases Effective June 2, 2025

UPS has announced a new round of rate and surcharge updates that will take effec......

Parcel Fraud Is on the Rise: How to Detect It and Protect Your Shipping Costs

As e-commerce volumes surge and shipping activity grows more complex, so does th......

Ground Economy Services: What’s In a Name?

The ground economy services offered by UPS and FedEx have evolved significantly ......

New "Temporary" FedEx Demand Surcharge for Shipments from Asia

FedEx will impose a demand surcharge on parcel shipments from China, Hong Kong, ......

UPDATE: UPS Extends “Temporary” Fee on US Shipments from China

UPDATED April 11:

How to Get Your Shipping Costs Down?

Partnering with efficient carriers can reduce shipping costs. Many companies are......

New Tariffs and Their Impact on Supply Chain Costs: What You Need to Know

After months of speculation, a large new piece of the tariff picture came into f......

Building Resilient Supply Chains: Strategies for a Post-Pandemic World

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains. Demand su......

How Supply Chain Management Can Transform Your Business Operations

Supply chains are the backbone of every successful business. In 2025, the way co......

How to Negotiate a Better Small Parcel Rate Agreement

Shipping costs directly affect your bottom line. Whether you’re running a small ......

Should the Post Office Be Privatized? The Pros and Cons

The evolution of the parcel delivery market and the growth of ecommerce have bee......

Maximizing Efficiency: 7 Key Benefits of Inventory Planning Software

Balancing customer demand while optimizing inventory levels can feel like a neve......

Avoiding the 3 Most Common Demand Forecasting Mistakes

Accurate demand forecasting is one of the most critical elements of supply chain......

Features of Top Inventory Management Software You Should Have

In today’s fast-paced and data-driven business environment, inventory management......

How to Accurately Forecast Demand for New Products

Launching a new product is exciting, but if your forecasting demand for new prod......

How to Find and Stop Parcel Shipping Fraud

Parcel shipping fraud will result in your company paying more for shipping than ......

UPS to Increase Fuel Surcharge and Add Other New Charges

UPS has recently announced the implementation of several new fees and an increas......

The State of Parcel Shipping – Understanding the Current Market Landscape in 2025 (Part 3)

Continuing with the final post of this 3-Part series… here’s how small parcel sh......

USPS Introduces Priority Next Day Service to Compete with UPS & FedEx

USPS has launched a new service: Priority Next Day. This new direct delivery ser......

UPS Zone Adjustments: What Small Parcel Shippers Need to Know

UPS continues to implement off-cycle changes that increase costs for small parce......

How to Reduce Logistics Costs with Technology: 7 Proven Strategies for 2025

Rising logistics costs make effective logistics cost reduction essential to prot......

Parcel Markets Are Chaotic With the USPS and Regional Carriers Circling: Should You Make A Change?

Regional carriers and USPS smell opportunity in the marketplace, and their offer......

Whose Rates Are Better? Comparing UPS SurePost and FedEx Ground Economy

Frequent (and sometimes confusing) rate adjustments have become the norm for sma......

Optimizing Parcel Shipping: 5 Proven Strategies to Reduce Costs

By adopting smarter Parcel Shipping Optimization strategies, you’ll protect your......

Transforming Logistics with Predictive Analytics: Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs

Predictive analytics in logistics industry has become a cornerstone of innovatio......

Rising DIM Costs: Why Small Parcel Shippers Need to Act Now

When UPS and FedEx first introduced dimensional weight (DIM) pricing for ground ......

Stop the Bleeding with Parcel Intelligence Audit and Insights

Shipping expenses can consume as much as 15% of a company’s total revenue, but a......

The State of Parcel Shipping – Understanding the Current Market Landscape in 2025 (Part 2)

Continuing our list from Part 1 (click here) of this 3-Part series… Here is Part......

Is Parcel Shipping Fraud Damaging Your Supply Chain?

Avoid The Fast-Growing Threat of Parcel Shipping Fraud to Maintain an Efficient ......

How To Choose Your Parcel Spend Management Partner

What is the one personal milestone that most of us resolve to reach every new ye......

Building Supply Chain Resilience: Why It Matters and How Companies Can Achieve It

In today’s fast-moving business environment, supply chain resilience has become ......

If You Ship with UPS or FedEx, You Should Be Auditing Their Invoices

Parcel invoice audit is essential because if you’re regularly shipping with UPS ......

This Week in Parcel: January 19, 2024

This week in parcel, ocean freight rates climb amid troubles in the Red Sea, Fed......

The State of Parcel Shipping – Understanding the Market Landscape in 2025 (Part 1)

For small parcel shippers who watch closely, there are several contradictions in......

FedEx Updates Domestic Fuel Surcharge and Ground Economy DAS

FedEx is making several rate adjustments that will go into effect on February 10......

Using Data to Slash Your Parcel Shipping Costs

For all the complaints about UPS and FedEx rate increases and the constant drip ......

3 Ways to Improve Logistics Management Using Shipping Data Analytics

Every shipment is a gold mine of shipping data ! By using this information in th......

Forecasting Methods: The Complete Guide

This guide was updated in December 2025. In this article, we will discuss variou......

Safety Stock Optimization – Never Run Out-off-Stock

Let’s dive into why safety stock optimization matters,

FedEx to Spin Off Freight Division into Separate Public Company

FedEx, one of the largest US parcel carriers and the largest US LTL carrier, ann......

OnTrac Announces 2025 GRI and Higher Surcharges: Here's a Comparison to UPS, FedEx, and USPS

OnTrac has announced a 5.7% General Rate Increase and increases to several surch......

Comparing the 2025 FedEx and UPS General Rate Increases: Which Carrier Is A Better Option for You?

With the 2025 GRIs announced (at a similar 5.9% by both carriers) and soon to be......

FedEx Rate Announcement: Additional Handling Surcharge - Dimension Minimum Billable Weight Added

FedEx has announced that effective January 13, 2025 Additional Handling Surcharg......

2025 UPS Small Business Rates to Increase

Effective December 23, 2024, Small Business Rates for UPS Ground, UPS Air, and I......

TransImpact’s 2025 UPS General Rate Increase Analysis – More Big Increases Are On The Way

UPS has announced a 5.9% General Rate Increase for 2025. The UPS GRI 2025 may fe......

Breaking Down the 2025 FedEx General Rate Increase – What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Is ignorance bliss? If your goal is to remain unaware of the real impact of the ......

The 2025 FedEx GRI – Can You Trust a First Impression?

The headline from FedEx GRI 2025 is their rates are going up 5.9% next year. But......

Comparing 2024's Hefty Demand (Peak) Surcharges From FedEx and UPS

The 2024 Peak Season Surcharge announcements from UPS and FedEx contain critical......

More of the Same – FedEx Follows UPS With Similar Peak Demand Surcharges for 2024

FedEx has announced its annual Demand (a.k.a. Peak) Surcharges that will be in p......

TransImpact’s Expert Predictions for the 2025 FedEx and UPS General Rate Increases (GRI)

It’s almost that time of year. The upcoming GRI announcements are the biggest ne......

Details from UPS’s Early and Aggressive Peak Demand Surcharge Announcement

You’re likely aware that UPS kicked off 2024’s peak season early by announcing i......

From Chaos to Clarity: Leverage Your Parcel Data and Maximize the Benefits of Your Multi-Carrier Strategy

The days of a company giving all its parcel volume to just one carrier are gone.......

7 Strategies to Streamline Retail Supply Chain Process Flow

Retail Supply Chain Planning Software: Unlock Business Efficiency

Retail supply chain planning software has become critical for many organizations......

Circular Supply Chain: A New Way to Reduce Your Ecological Footprint

Imagine your supply chain as a giant orchestra and your products as symphonies. ......

Unlocking the Game-Changing Capabilities of Machine Learning in Supply Chain

Within the ever-changing supply chain management environment, decision-makers gr......