Whether you are a business that frequently ships parcels all across the country or an individual shipping small parcels to people in your state, you’re most likely to be using one of two major shipping forces - UPS and FedEx. They have both controlled and been a part of a long-standing oligarchy in the small parcel delivery services industry with few competitors in their way. For business...
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2012
Jul 27
2012
Amazon’s Potential Same-Day Delivery Effects on Your Business
Posted: Jul 27, 2012
This blog post isn’t the first we’ve spoken about Amazon and it’s effects on business and carriers. A few months ago, we explored their acquisition of Kiva, bringing in mechanical robots to help make their supply chains even more efficient. Coupled with their strong online presence and branding, they are looking to take over both as a consumer’s primary merchant and a potential majo...
Continue ReadingJul 20
2012
Staying Mindful of Unexpected Regulations Affecting Supply Chains
Posted: Jul 20, 2012
There are many factors to constantly check as a supply chain manager or owner, especially in regards to risk management. These can include natural disasters to international crises, both of which have made headlines in the past year. One variable that may not be commonly thought of is domestic regulation. Many may think that regulations are much more steady and less prone to drastic chang...
Continue ReadingJul 13
2012
Inspiration in the Logistics & Supply Chain Community
Posted: Jul 13, 2012
Although the supply chain industry is fairly traditional, there is constant opportunity for innovation and further education as both the community and the technologies around us continue to change at a rapid rate. Sometimes, the best education can come from those who have themselves learned from prior experience. In this blog post, we’ll explore a few different companies that have been ab...
Continue ReadingJul 06
2012
Reflecting Back on The State of U.S. Logistics
Posted: Jul 06, 2012
Earlier in June, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals released their annual State of U.S. Logistics report to their members, reporting on the general trends and observations about US logistics and supply chains in general. Their findings reflect an interesting intersection between improvement along with obstacles and trouble spots still in the way. See how the overall report...
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