UPS Cutting 1,800 Management Jobs
PARCEL DELIVERY GIANT UPS ANNOUNCED LATE LAST WEEK it plans to eliminate 1,800 management and administrative jobs. The job reduction represents nearly
Fulfillment
Penney to Close VA Call Center
As its call center volume continues to dwindle, J.C. Penney is shuttering another facility. The general merchant will close its call center in Midlothian, VA, on March 26, according to company spokesperson Tim Lyons.
Benchmarking Transportation Rates and Services
Here are some tips for benchmarking transportation rates so you can attain successful carrier agreements.
Green Packaging: Improve Your Product-to-Package Ratio
In the third and final part of this series, learn about the steps involved in integrating green packaging.
DHL Express Donates Former Air Hub
DHL Express said Jan. 19 it is donating its Airborne airport in Wilmington, OH to the Clinton County Port Authority in that state.
Office Depot to Close DC in PA
Office Depot plans to close its distribution center in Mountain Top, PA, in February, according to company spokesperson Melissa Perlman.
Sustainable Green Packaging Materials
Once you achieve the goal of minimizing damage risks, as we covered in the first part of this series, the next green-packaging consideration is using sustainable materials.
Strategies for Integrating Green Packaging
For catalogers and online retailers who ship products to consumers and businesses around the world, packaging is much more than just a box with a shipping label.
Workforce System Boosts Golfsmith’s Contact Center Efficiency
When Golfsmith was facing challenges with staffing in its contact center six years ago, it decided to implement a workforce management system.
Chocolatier Relaunches Mavrakos Brand
Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate has revived a legendary local brand after a 25-year hiatus.