Surveys show that market intelligence and benchmarking are the most valuable assets a shipper can have going into a transportation negotiation process. The information below will address how shippers can meet delivery expectations and requirements of customers, while receiving their fully discounted, carrier minimum package rate.
Supervising on the Line has been revised and updated by leading supply chain expert and enVista CEO Jim Barnes. Through stories and real-life examples, the book offers timeless, common sense tips for managing employees in the DC.
With the 2018 general rate increase, FedEx and UPS are further tightening the vise for oversize packages. What has changed? To start, below is a comparison of 2017 vs. 2018 parameters for oversize packages.
You’ve made the decision to implement a warehouse management system (WMS) – good choice. You will now be able to visualize a 99.9% increase in accuracy of inventory, reduced order processing time, improved worker productivity, potential elimination of yearly physical counts, in addition to receiving a detailed history of all activities. You probably like your decision even more now, right?
So, what’s next?
Retailers aspiring to reach a unified commerce model need to adhere to these four essential elements to effectively deliver on their promise.
The booming trend of e-commerce shopping continues to grow, and not just in massive sales, but also in the actual size of products available. Sales of non-traditional, bulky items are now accessible from a variety of online retailers.
