4 Benefits Of Effective Reverse Logistics Management

What is Reverse Logistics The term reverse logistics is popularly used to describe the returns process, ie. goods moving from the traditional end user back to the manufacturer or retailer. However, it can also be used more broadly to

4 Costs To Consider When Choosing A Distribution Center Location

Figuring out how much a new distribution center will cost is a lot like considering the cost of a new car, the price tag barely tells half the story. There’s other costs directly associated with the car that most

UPS Discontinues Holiday Surcharges For 2019

UPS has announced that it will not be adding a peak season residential surcharge to regular sized packages for the 2019 holiday season. This decision comes in the footsteps of their competitor Fedex which did not add peak season

Correcting The Future

One of the nasty little surprises on your UPS or FedEx invoices is Address Corrections. What are those? Let’s say you transposed two digits on a shipping label’s postal code from 92870 (Placentia, CA) to 92780 (Tustin, CA). Ooooh!

Why You Aren't Using A Parcel Audit Service

That wasn’t a question. It was a response… a statement. Now I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this, you’ve considered employing a third party to audit your UPS, FedEx, or (insert carrier “here”) invoices, but ultimately decided

Stealthy Shipping Mistakes Costing Your Company Thousands (Or More).

You’ve invested in the best technology and have the right people on board; still, no system or person is perfect. In my 10+ years as a shipping consultant, I’ve seen my share of problems; however, three mistakes continue to

2019 Rate Increases Announced

UPS was a little late out of the gate this year in regards to their 2019 increase (perhaps to more fully digest FedEx’s announcement from a month ago), but we now know what to expect for parcel rates next

Home (Delivery) Field Advantage

When it comes to your ground game, a carrier’s business unit selection shouldn’t be determined by a coin toss. If you’re using FedEx for residential deliveries, Home Delivery typically has the home field advantage.