It is the very nature of the logistics industry to find new ways of doing things better. Whether it is through processes, services, or products that improve customers’ lives, the goal is always to enhance and optimize what a company can offer. […]
As you may or may not know, UPS typically increases their base service rate by 4.9% each year. Unfortunately, 2019 is no exception. Effective at the end of last year, UPS shipping rates have increased by 4.9%. Furthermore, you might not know that surcharges and accessorial fees are changing, some by substantially more than 4.9%! [...]
The ever-increasing demand for e-commerce deliveries pushed UPS and FedEx to invest billions into upgrading their networks. A big part of that upgrade is overcoming the challenges of “last-mile delivery.” […]
“Shipping profile? Check. We received it from our carrier representative at our last account review.” No, really. Do you know what your shipping profile actually looked like last year? Has it remained consistent in 2018? Is your shipping profile expected to be similar in 2019? What about 2020? […]
