Trump Blasts USPS for Charging Amazon “So Little”
Trump blasted the United States Postal Service for charging Amazon "so little." Amazon is using zone skipping, something difficult to do. And the USPS may indeed be undercharging.
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E-Commerce Growth Brings Last Mile Headaches
During the second half of 2014, Clint Reiser and I worked on an extensive survey examining the omni-channel commerce landscape. One of the key findings from that research was on the growth of e-commerce. According to our research, the lion’s…
It’s the Final Countdown for UPS, FedEx, and the Postal Service
With the Christmas holiday just a week away, retailers and shippers are scrambling to make sure that their supply chain networks are firing on all cylinders for seamless deliveries. And if things couldn’t get more hectic, today is Free Shipping…
Guest Commentary: Parcel Shipping Outlook for 2014
As we enter the busy peak season for shipping, it’s amazing to think of the changes and trends that started taking hold in 2013. The buzzword of the year was “omni-channel fulfillment, as retailers attempt to create a superior customer…
This Week in Logistics News (November 11-15, 2013)
Lots of interesting news to discuss today, so let’s go straight to it. Descartes Unveils Same-Day Delivery Optimization Technology Amazon to Begin Sunday Deliveries, With Post Office’s Help (Wall Street Journal) Gap Inc. Pushes Omnichannel Focus (Women’s Wear Daily) Freight…
An Amazon Study Shows Why Same-Day Deliveries Matter
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about same-day delivery, with Amazon, Walmart, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Google, and eBay all launching or ramping up their efforts in this area (see “On Amazon’s Quest for Same Day Delivery” and “Google, Same-Day Delivery,…