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The new parcel industry landscape
The changes and challenges now facing both carriers and shippers are unprecedented in my 23 years in the industry. And, unfortunately for shippers, most...
Improve margin via the back end
Why do many multichannel merchant start-ups struggle? To grow they need to price competitively; their fulfillment costs quickly accumulate; and their...
Think inside the green box
Going green isn't just about printing your catalog on recycled paper. Multichannel merchants today have many opportunities to reduce their carbon footprints...
Prioritizing your tech spend
Most catalog/Internet companies are looking for opportunities to reduce expenses across the enterprise given the current economy, they'd be crazy not...
Cover Your Assets
Being in the Business of Helping organizations create better processes to control their inventory, I found it ironic when an insurance adjuster told me...
A look at shipping processing systems
Up until about eight years ago, most of Harvey Software's customers were manufacturers, freight forwarders, or other large shippers. Today, the shipping...
Some shipping processing systems
AIVEA CORP. Products: E-Ship Shipping Manager (an end-to-end solution that works with nine major carriers); E-Ship Shipping Manager (a middle-layered...
Picking a parcel consultant
Adown economy is always a good time to renegotiate vendor contracts, and your parcel carrier is no exception. For extra leverage, many large shippers...
The new big thing: A look at massive distribution centers
There's a sizable trend going on in warehousing and fulfillment: Many companies are building or leasing giant, 500,000-plus-sq.-ft. distribution centers...
Supply Chain Concerns: Greenness, Security, Technology
A recent survey of 1,644 supply chain executives conducted by Capgemini -- in cooperation with the Georgia Institute of Technology, Oracle and DHL -- shows that while 98% see green initiatives as essential for future business success, most are unwilling to invest additional funds in the greening of their supply chains....
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