The days of a company giving all its parcel volume to just one carrier are gone. There are too many carrier choices and cost advantages of using a multi-carrier strategy for most shippers to lock themselves into only one option.…
What is the one personal milestone that most of us resolve to reach every new year? Getting in shape! Despite all that has been said and done for such a widespread concern, only a handful make the mark. Grappling with…
A recent report found cases of fraudulent shipping had increased nearly 800% globally year over year — almost 7 times more than any other common type of business fraud. The volume companies are shipping and the “bad guys’” sophistication at…
The small package experts at TransImpact are proud to publish our annual analysis comparing the GRI announcements from FedEx and UPS. The main goal of the report is to identify where key areas of costs differ by carrier, so that savvy shippers…
“Celebrate endings, for they precede new beginnings.” This quote from Jonathan Lockwood Huie beautifully summarizes why it is essential for businesses to gear up for the awaiting opportunities and challenges. As the year draws to a close and ecommerce continues…
FedEx has announced its 2024 General Rate Increase will be a 5.9% average across services effective January 1, 2024. However, the carrier indicated it will not provide the details of how base rates and fees will be changing until September…
The US Postal Service recently launched a new service: USPS Ground Advantage…
Effective logistics and cost-effective parcel contracts are paramount to any organization’s success in today’s fast-paced business ecosystem. Choosing the appropriate parcel contract negotiation services can efficiently impact your bottom line. In this informative blog, we will dive in and explore…
Supply chain management is the process of organizing and overseeing supply chain activities with the goal of achieving a competitive advantage. The core of any company’s operations, supply chain management involves everything from the acquisition of raw materials through to…
The first UPS and FedEx invoices of 2023 have started to arrive, and there is probably some sticker shock happening for many companies. The biggest reason is that the actual cost increase most shippers face from the GRIs is very…
