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The Ripple Effect of Yellow’s Demise on the Supply Chain Industry

The financial collapse of Yellow, the third-largest less-than-truckload carrier in the U.S., will incur some challenges in the transportation world that people might not have considered.

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How to Determine if Unscheduled Delivery is a Fit for Your Business

There is an optimal opportunity to improve efficiencies by streamlining store operations and pickup experience to maximize time serving customers.

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Delivery Slowdown Drives UPS Earnings Down

The package carrier took an extra hit last quarter from its contract talks with the Teamsters union, which UPS says resulted in $1 billion in lost revenue.

Everyone Wants to Work at UPS After Union Scores $170,000 Driver Pay

The pay is above industry standards, but enthusiastic UPS-wannabes should know that the path to a coveted driving position is far from a smooth ride.

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Watch: Caraway Home: Online Kitchenware Orders Made Easy

You can control both your own fulfillment operations and control costs, says Mark Riskowitz, vice president of operations at Caraway Home.

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The Advantages of Working With Boutique Freight Carriers

Now is the perfect time for shippers to reevaluate what they need from carriers — and that doesn’t always include the biggest freight brands in the business.

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Watch: Key Success Factors in Parcel Spend Management

Shippers can't afford to be lackadaisical in managing their parcel spend management, says Josh Dunham, chief executive officer of Reveel.

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Drones Take Flight in Omnichannel Distribution Centers

Founded more than 80 years ago, Barrett Distribution Centers gets up to speed in managing inventory for fulfilling e-commerce orders, thanks to the use of autonomous drones.

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United States Postal Service Launches New Shipping Offering

Through the new offering, companies will be able to ship parcels from coast-to-coast in the U.S. in as little as two to five business days.

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Cutting Out the Middle Mile: Using the Warehouse to Meet the Need for Speed in the Last Mile

In this environment, for retailers to compete, they need to give customers a full menu of delivery options to fit their preferences at the point of purchase, each and every time.

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FedEx’s Profit Outlook Falls Short as Job Cuts Reach 29,000

FedEx has trailed UPS on profit margins even though its larger rival has a unionized workforce and pays its drivers more.

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How to De-Carbonize Freight Transport via Repeatable and Scalable Actions

Shippers looking to lead the transition to electrification can begin investing in the required assets and infrastructure today.

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