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Parcel TMS (Transportation Management System) Offers a Host of Benefits

December 20, 2019

Companies that implement a Parcel TMS, or Transportation Management System, realize benefits that go far beyond just reducing their parcel shipping spend. This alone is no small benefit, of course, but the benefits go far beyond that simple metric.[…]

UPS and FedEx Enter the Ring: The 2020 GRI Comparison

December 12, 2019

It is the most important time of year for small parcel shippers, but not just because peak shipping season is here. It’s the 2020 GRI season, too, and the best opportunity for companies to evaluate and make improvements to their parcel shipping[…]

What’s Happening in the Small Parcel Shipping Industry Going Into 2020

December 6, 2019

As we head into 2020, it’s a good time to look at some of the noteworthy highlights from the past year in the small parcel shipping industry.

Breaking Down the 2020 UPS GRI and the Impact on Your Shipping Costs

December 2, 2019

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.

UPS Announces 2020 General Rate Increase (GRI)

November 21, 2019

UPS has announced its 2020 GRI. And as I type, our expert analysts are dissecting what the increases will mean in the real world.

Shipping and Fulfillment Are More Important Than You Think

November 8, 2019

If you are an e-commerce retailer trying to grow a loyal customer base, you’ve invested time and resources into developing a unique product offering, an easy-to-use website, and a thoughtful marketing strategy. These are all done in the hopes of[…]

Three Reasons Your Freight Rates are Higher Than the Market

October 31, 2019

Logistics managers can get complacent about their freight rates, and this is a problem. With so much else to manage in the day-to-day, it’s easy for some to assume that they’re getting “around what everyone else is paying” and that’s good enough.

Here’s Your Holiday Delivery Guide for UPS and FedEx (with a Warning)

October 23, 2019

As the industry ramps up for peak small parcel shipping this holiday season, it becomes important to take note of how UPS and FedEx’s delivery commitments and guarantees change at the end of the year.