What are Logistics KPIs? Logistics KPIs are metrics that businesses use to measure the performance of their supply chain processes, from purchasing and procurement to final delivery to the end customer. Tracking logistics KPIs helps companies better understand the...
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Monumental Rate Hikes: 2023 UPS & FedEx General Rate Increase (GRI) Analysis
It’s here. UPS & FedEx have announced an average General Rate Increase of 6.9%. Actual impact to most shippers? Well over double digits. Carriers are making BIG moves to avoid “ugly freight,” and shippers with heavy or long distance packages need to be aware of...
Improving Inventory Accuracy: It’s Not as Difficult as You Think
What is inventory accuracy? Inventory accuracy is a metric that shows the difference between the amount of inventory in a warehouse and the amount entered in the inventory records. Inventory reconciliation is done either by physically counting and matching items with...
Everything You Need to Know About Parcel Shipping vs. Freight Shipping
What is the definition of parcel? 59 million parcels are shipped daily in the United States alone, with numerous carrier services handling a wide range of parcel sizes from small 100g parcels to massive 45,000 lbs shipments. Parcel shipping is the most popular and...
5 Ways Manufacturers Can Future-Proof Their Network for Greater Efficiency
Over the past year, manufacturers’ durable goods shipments have risen by almost 12%, and new orders are up by 11%. However, the positive news regarding U.S. manufacturing industry growth has been offset by rising shipping costs, threatening manufacturers’ overall...
How Same-day Delivery is Revolutionizing Parcel Logistics
Brief History of Parcel Logistics For thousands of years, goods transportation has played an important role in society. In recent times, the improvements in transport systems have revolutionized parcel logistics. Today, computerized software is helping execute...
7 Parcel Shipping Companies: What’s Best for Your Business?
Things to Consider for Parcel Shipping Companies When it comes to selling online, finding the best parcel shipping company is one of shippers' most important business decisions. You must ensure that you deliver a great delivery experience to your customers to maintain...
Just How Bad Will 2023 General Rate Increases Be? Here Are Our Top Predictions
The 2023 GRI has now been released by UPS & FedEx- 6.9%! View our analysis to get the full breakdown of rates and sight into what your actual impact will be. Inflation, labor shortages, high fuel costs, and unprecedented demand for shipping capacity...
When to Use Regional Parcel Carriers
Disruptions in the Parcel Sector The COVID-19 pandemic led to vast eCommerce supply chain and delivery service disruption. Shippers witnessed a massive increase in demand for package delivery amid the shortage of many products in the market. The surge in eCommerce...
How Zone Skipping Can Transform Your Parcel Fulfillment Strategy
What is zone skipping? The high shipping cost of cross-country shipping is one of the biggest problems for eCommerce brands. Customer orders face extended delivery times as carriers sort, cross-dock, off-load to distribution hubs and re-load again onto trucks for the...