This week in parcel, retailers in a post-pandemic economy work to manage high inventory levels. Because of this, demand forecasting and inventory management are more important than ever. But what are supply chain leaders turning to for help? Focusing on…
This week in parcel, FedEx reporting is changing, leaving shippers in the dark on key data. Companies should be reviewing their reports closely for accuracy, but is there a better option than FedEx Reporting Online? Additionally, with supply chain issues…
This week in parcel, UPS and Teamsters begin national negotiations, while UPS announces a new pricing model to retain customers (that might not be beneficial for the customer). Additionally, more signs point to the reduction of free home deliveries. UPS…
This week in parcel, UPS cuts costs in the air, FedEx adds to furloughs, and changes in freight demand make planning difficult (but not impossible). Online shippers and customers are getting more comfortable with slower shipping times to save money.…
This week in Parcel, April 26, 2023, labor takes center stage. UPS is fighting to retain its highest-volume customers as its negotiations with the Teamsters union are set to begin. Meanwhile, the union adds Amazon drivers in Southern California, and…
This week in parcel, carriers are dynamically changing prices, retailers are cutting costs, and the Teamsters-UPS negotiations are already off to a rocky start. Will the changes in the industry be permanent, or are they just a sign of the…
It’s April 12, 2023, and This Week in Parcel, a major retailer begins charging customers for certain returns, studies reveal customers’ preferences for fast shipping are changing, UPS increases fuel surcharges, and FedEx celebrates 50 years. The race for speedy…
This week in parcel, shippers should keep a close eye on how the upcoming FedEx negotiations will shake out. Teamsters General President has made it clear to UPS that a union is willing to strike and has the security to…
How are revenues increasing when parcel volume is decreasing? Retailers are seeing mass layoffs in spite of year-over-year growth in e-commerce and freight volume continues to slide. But these conflicting signs could point to one thing: it might be an…
The pandemic-driven e-commerce growth is tapering off, but it’s not contracting. Truck tonnage is on the rise, and shippers are adjusting to the changing behaviors of their customers. FedEx is finding more ways to increase revenue, but it could also…
