Considering a new distribution center? In this DC Velocity article, Mike Kasperski, enVista managing partner, shares expert advice on how to navigate a facility design project, long before you even break ground.
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FAPs Drill into Bills for Savings, Data
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Did you know that freight invoice data can help optimize your distribution center? In this issue of Freight Business Journal North America, enVista Sr. Managing Partner, John Stitz, discusses the business intelligence gained through freight audit and payment.
FedEx Changes as of January 22, 2018
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FedEx rate increases for oversized packages, third party billing and dimensional weight pricing will hit January 22. Sam Simpson, enVista senior transportation analyst, discusses how shippers should assess these rate changes to reduce their negative impact.
Trip Report: enVista Fuel User Conference
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Supply Chain Digest has covered highlights from enVista’s FUEL 2017 supply chain and transportation executive conference. Editor-in-Chief Dan Gilmore’s “trip report” includes commentary on: keynote addresses from CSCMP CEO Rick Blasgen and enVista CEO Jim Barnes; enVista’s breakout session on supply chain network design and product flow; and a keynote panel presentation on omni-channel challenges, moderated by Gilmore and featuring thought leadership from Vera Bradley, Performance Bicycle and Sephora.
New FedEx shipping rates will kick in Jan. 1, increasing almost 5%
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New FedEx rates will kick in January 1 and with an expected 4.6% price increase in ground and express shipping, what else can we anticipate? Baris Tasdelen, enVista senior transportation analyst shares insights on managing third party billing surcharges, the changes to dimensional weight pricing and how to properly handle unauthorized or oversized packages.
3PLs Face Challenge of Innovation
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In today’s consumer-driven market, 3PL providers face a crucial need for technology innovation. In this issue of Freight Business Journal North America, enVista CEO, Jim Barnes, explains the urgency of 3PL data integration and how 3PLs can best adapt to industry changes and differentiate from their competitors.