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.
Shippers, Are You Getting the Refunds You Deserve?
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It’s likely time to evaluate your current parcel invoice audit process if you are not seeing correct discounts reflected in your pricing, if shipments are not delivered on time, or if you have noticed invalid adjustments. In this Parcel Magazine article, enVista’s Kaitlyn Parsons explains the ins and outs of auditing parcel invoices and how the process also provides valuable insight into your supply chain operations.
21 Indiana tech companies make Inc. 5000 ‘Fastest Growing’ list
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Every year, Inc. magazine ranks “America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies” and this year 21 tech companies based in Indiana made the Inc. 5000 list. enVista is among that list of 21 tech companies, and among one of three Indiana companies to make the list seven years.