Here is a comprehensive guide explaining Descriptive, Predictive, & Prescriptive Analytics, written for the logistics industry. FROM THE UPS WEBSITE: Effective March 2, 2020, the fuel surcharges for U.S. Ground, Air, Import, and Export services will increase. Details on these…
Rising small parcel shipping costs have many companies searching for ways to reduce spend in this key delivery mode. For many shippers, this has led them to use a combination of regional and national carriers to build a national delivery…
Descriptive, Predictive, and Prescriptive Analytics Explained The concepts of big data and predictive analytics are among the most talked about applications of technology in logistics right now. Yet, despite all the attention it can be difficult to understand these ideas…
Carrier accessorials can be difficult to predict and significantly increase freight bill totals, especially when it comes to LTL shipments. These additional fees can range from unnecessary detention charges caused by carriers who are delayed, to the costs of reclassification…
Pressure on shippers and carriers is (thankfully) easing with peak season in the rear view mirror. But now is not the time for shippers to get complacent when it comes to keeping their logistics operation running cost-efficiently. Carriers still have…
Does it make sense for you to outsource fulfillment? For Part One on whether you should outsource your order fulfillment (click here) This decision is entirely dependent on elements specific to your business and operations, both tangible and intangible. Here…
Outsourcing your order fulfillment can free up time and resources to propel business growth. Here’s how to determine if it’s the right choice for your company — now. In ecommerce, there can come a point when you face the question…
Over the five years since UPS and FedEx first introduced DIM weight pricing for freight and ground shipping, the cost of this method of rating shipments has increased each year, and it’s something shippers can no longer afford to ignore.…
Ecommerce shopping has permanently changed consumer buying habits. With that shift, huge online retail competitors (like Amazon) have introduced faster delivery and free shipping in an attempt to create better customer experiences and grow their own market share. Those conveniences…
Companies that implement a Parcel TMS, or Transportation Management System, realize benefits that go far beyond just reducing their parcel shipping spend. This alone is no small benefit, of course, but the benefits go far beyond that simple metric. Using…
