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    5 Must-Have Tips for Small Parcel Rate Negotiation

    5 Must-Have Tips for Small Parcel Rate Negotiation

    August 7, 2019
    Most small parcel shippers are overpaying their carriers, and chances are, it’s by a lot. But there are things that can be done to get more competitive rates and prevent this from happening. For example, small parcel shippers who prepare properly[…]
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    Here’s How Logistics Technology Can Lower Your Shipping Costs

    Here’s How Logistics Technology Can Lower Your Shipping Costs

    July 31, 2019
    With rising rates and surcharges, many ecommerce companies are finding that shipping has become a larger portion of product costs than it was just a few years ago. Logistics-related expenses — such as shipping, packing, and storing — can sometimes[…]
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    FedEx, UPS…and Amazon? Amazon Gains Strength in Transportation

    FedEx, UPS…and Amazon? Amazon Gains Strength in Transportation

    July 25, 2019
    Amazon has long been the front runner in ecommerce, and for several years it has been eyeing the logistics and transportation industry as well. Amazon has been moving away from its reliance on the major carriers by giving some of its business to[…]
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    What’s the Deal with FedEx?

    What’s the Deal with FedEx?

    July 18, 2019
    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[…]
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    TI Audio Blog: Can Online Retailers Still Charge for Shipping in Today’s Market?

    TI Audio Blog: Can Online Retailers Still Charge for Shipping in Today’s Market?

    July 11, 2019
    Online shoppers have sky-high expectations for every purchase they make these days. This has made creating a flawless customer experience the necessary goal for most online retailers, and that includes shipping. These expectations are largely the[…]
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    Why Is B2B Last-Mile Delivery So Difficult?

    Why Is B2B Last-Mile Delivery So Difficult?

    July 5, 2019
    The majority of B2B buyers now want the same purchasing experience that they get on the consumer side. And because transporting goods long distances in a B2B environment is far more cost-effective than the final leg of a shipment’s journey, carriers[…]
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    How to Negotiate a Better Small Parcel Rate Agreement

    How to Negotiate a Better Small Parcel Rate Agreement

    June 27, 2019
    All shippers, from small businesses to ecommerce giants, have a lot at stake with their small parcel rate agreements. And heightened expectations for faster delivery from customers of all types has placed even more attention on the importance of[…]
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    More to FedEx’s 7-Day Delivery Announcement Than Meets the Eye

    More to FedEx’s 7-Day Delivery Announcement Than Meets the Eye

    June 19, 2019
    On May 30th, FedEx announced a new plan offering 7-day-a-week Ground delivery.
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    TI Audio Blog: Amazon Ups Its Delivery Game One More Time

    TI Audio Blog: Amazon Ups Its Delivery Game One More Time

    June 13, 2019
    One of the main reasons that online consumers shop on Amazon.com is for quick delivery. That, and the extensive selection of items. Amazon Prime members can get just about anything they want delivered within two days — a major perk for shopping with[…]
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    The FedEx 7-Day Delivery Announcement: More Than Meets the Eye

    The FedEx 7-Day Delivery Announcement: More Than Meets the Eye

    June 4, 2019
    Here’s everything you need to know about the REAL impact of FedEx’s 7-Day Delivery announcement, including what UPS has to say. On May 30th, FedEx announced a new plan to begin offering 7-day-a-week Ground delivery.
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