Postal Power
The total freight is often as much as 40% lower than UPS ground Despite an impressive performance in recent years, few direct-to-customer shippers view
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Joining Forces
Companies have to keep the main thing the main thing Direct-to-customer retailers choose to outsource because of the third-party fulfillment industry’s
FORBIDDEN CITY
In traditional direct marketing, the statement You will receive your order in seven to ten business days actually meant something to both the cataloger
Alloy Acquires Carnegie Communications
New York–Teen apparel and accessories cataloger Alloy has acquired Carnegie Communications, a publisher of college admissions resources. Under the terms
Merry Christmas, or Else
According to a recently released PricewaterhouseCoopers report, although overall holiday Internet sales went up, it is doubtful whether disgruntled online
The Late Show
Once again, a number of e-tailers took orders from consumers during this past holiday season and did not deliver as promised. Research firm Bizmetric’s
ALMOST THERE
THE JOURNEY to achieving supply chain efficiency may well remind you at times of that summer vacation from hell. You know, the one with the whole family
Pillar to Post
Turnover, technology, and CRM are the three most significant influences in the current call center market.
Good & Plenty
When you’re angling for a bigger piece of the pie, it’s just plain frustrating when the plate is out of reach. But when the product you need is missing from its pick slot, it’s a recipe for DC disaster.
Cyber Patrol
What are your employees most likely to do when no one’s looking? Surf porn sites on the Web Send chain e-mails to co-workers Make personal long-distance