Best practices for returns processing
Returns are a fact of life in the multichannel retail world, and reverse logistics is a crucial and growing part of the supply chain process. Yet many
Warehouse
Velocity Express Files for Bankruptcy
Ground package delivery company Velocity Express Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sept. 24, according to Bloomberg.
Take a financial view of inventory
Inventory is the largest balance sheet asset in your business: If your margin is 50%, that means your cost of goods is 50%. In other words, 50% of your
Prepared for the peak season?
If you do the bulk of your business in the fourth quarter, your peak season volume is bearing down on you right now. The good news is that there is still
Peak Season Preparations
The holiday season is nearly here
Heading to Homes
Despite the overall decline in air and ground volumes, one area continuing to grow is residential deliveries. Residential shipments now make up almost
Matrix Group Ltd. Loses Warehouse to Fire
Sporting goods maker and seller Matrix Group Ltd. lost a 13,500-sq.-ft. warehouse in Safety Harbor, FL, to a fire late Sunday night, according to published reports.
Sorting Out Warehouse Automation
Warehouse automation can be a good way to reduce labor and improve efficiency and overall accuracy while spending less money. The technology available for sorting units and packages to specific locations for packing and shipping offers several possibilities for multichannel retailers.
Inside real-life carrier negotiations
Really? If only I had a dollar for every time a carrier rep fed me that line As a parcel consultant for the past 10 years, I help volume shippers negotiate