PMG Paints Doomsday Postal Picture for Senate Panel
If Congress does not intervene in the form of legislation by Sept. 30
Operations & Fulfillment
Holiday Survival: More Tips for Seasonal Staffing
Hiring and training staff for the holiday season is huge topic for merchants that do the bulk of their business in the fourth quarter
What to Expect With Parcel Carrier Rate Hikes
UPS this month announced an extraordinary increase in its net profit for the quarter ended June 30. FedEx recently announced similar results for its quarter that ended May 31. I did not hear resounding applause from shippers in recognition of their splendid results, however
Video: René Jones on Seasonality
What you must do to prepare for the change in seasonal demand: Review your inventory forecasting model; Prepare your warehouse for the change in products; Review your personnel requirements; Ramp up your personnel to accommodate increased inventory.
Get moving on DC Automation
Most small- to medium-size warehouse operations tend to rely heavily on manual processes and labor. Automation could be saving them time and money
Tips for Seasonal Warehouse Staffing
The holiday crunch is no time to be short staffed or to have workers making mistakes that could harm your reputation. These are a few tips for hiring and managing seasonal operations employees.
Cargo Theft a Growing Part of Organized Retail Crime
Cargo theft among organized crime groups will likely increase in the future according to Joe LaRocca, senior asset protection adviser for the National Retail Federation.
Customers Prefer Easy to Exceptional
Why do customers keep coming back? Exceptional service is often listed as one of the top elements in the loyalty decision, but this may not always be the case. Many customers would prefer that you simply make it easy for them to shop and answer their own questions.
How to Effectively Reduce Parcel Shipping Costs
In the midst of surging fuel surcharges and carrier rate increases, many shippers would consider cost containment a strategic win. But simply containing shipping costs is not enough
Amazon Adds 15 Fulfillment Centers
The ecommerce giant has announced plans for 15 new fulfillment centers this year. The facilities will be located in Washington state, Indiana, South Carolina and Tennessee