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Susie Walker

The Next Gen Supply Chain Will be Built on a Foundation of AI and Data

Articles • Susie Walker on June 5, 2018

Artificial intelligence is poised to transform the supply chain more than ever. But, it will be parcel intelligence companies that will provide the AI data and the ability to make sense of it.

Parcel Roundup: Avoiding Peak Surcharges, the Apple Effect, and Another 4.9% Increase

Articles • Susie Walker on December 1, 2017

While Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed, we’re still in the thick of the peak shopping season – and shippers are now feeling the pinch of UPS’ Peak Surcharges, which were announced in June and went into effect Nov. 19.

5 Trends in Last-Mile Delivery

Articles • Susie Walker on July 7, 2017

Last mile inefficiencies are more prevalent as timelines for residential and commercial deliveries are expected to be shorter, and the importance of last-mile delivery continues to rise.

What do the Carriers See When They Look at Your Data?

The complexity involved with effectively utilizing your shipping profile data to achieve optimization can be daunting, but shippers can’t afford to ignore this issue.

5 (or More) Reasons Automating Parcel Bill Payment Makes Sense

As a business leader, have you fully accepted such simplicity in paying your organization’s expenses? The answer is probably “yes, but not always.” Chances are how you pay your FedEx and UPS invoices currently fall under the “not always” caveat. Instead, it’s done manually and ad hoc. But there’s good reason to change that. Here’s why automating your parcel bill payment makes sense.

Why It’s OK to Consider Switching Parcel Carriers

If you’ve been with your parcel carrier – either FedEx or UPS – for a while, chances are you’re not getting the best rates. But you can change that calculus if you’re willing to engage their competition, even if you’re not sure you’d be willing to switch.

2018 FedEx and UPS Holiday Season Surcharge Analysis

For the 2018 peak shipping season, FedEx and UPS aren’t deviating far from the strategy they established for 2017’s holiday season. In fact, this year expenses for shippers will go up, with some of the increases particularly audacious.

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