Jamie Vogel

Here is a comprehensive guide explaining Descriptive, Predictive, & Prescriptive Analytics, written for the logistics industry.

Descriptive, Predictive, and Prescriptive Analytics Explained The concepts of big data and predictive analytics are among the most talked about applications of technology in logistics right now. Yet, despite all the attention it can be difficult to[…]

Over the five years since UPS and FedEx first introduced DIM weight pricing for freight and ground shipping, the cost of this method of rating shipments has increased each year, and it’s something shippers can no longer afford to ignore. Compounding[…]

UPS has announced its 2020 General Rate Increase (GRI), which means it’s time again for small parcel shippers to look past the headlines and figure out how the increases will impact their shipping costs in the coming year.

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There’s a lot going on for shipping giant FedEx. The company’s been in the news a lot lately, and not for anything all that positive. Its public “break-up” with Amazon and a recent poor earnings call brought to light many issues the carrier is[…]

Millions of Americans, as well as the entire U.S. economy, rely on the nation’s transportation infrastructure daily. Unfortunately, it’s a network that needs some serious attention.

It can be hard to finish your negotiations for freight or small parcel spending and not feel like you have left some money on the table. Carriers do their best to keep shippers off balance with details and extra things that make it almost impossible[…]

For many retailers and manufacturers, logistics costs are the difference between turning a profit or losing money. Technologically savvy and demanding customers are looking for a seamless transaction when it comes to delivery costs, which is forcing[…]

As ecommerce booms, customers are becoming more accustomed to a quick delivery turnaround. Companies like Amazon, which can deliver certain items within a few hours, have only added to the expectations. These expectations have carried through to the[…]