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UPS To Implement Surcharges During Holiday Shipping Rush
Christmas delivery surcharges. They’re going to be a thing. UPS has announced that it will be placing holiday season surcharges on packages for the first time. The fee will be 27 cents a package during certain weeks in November and […]
Understanding Fireworks – Obligatory Fourth of July Awesomeness
By Alex Batty, MHI Marketing Communications Coordinator |@mhi_alex One of my favorite parts about the Fourth of July (besides food… ah… food) is FIREWORKS!!! Growing up in the desert, there were like 4 days a year that you were legally […]
Sharing economy could shake up logistics
Logistics will play a major role in shaping the Sharing Economy according to a new DHL Trend Report titled “Sharing Economy Logistics– Rethinking Logistics with access over ownership.” The report asserts that embracing digital platforms and business models built around […]
Hyper-competitive retail industry looks to supply chains for differentiation and profitability
Retailers seeking to find balance between omnichannel costs and revenue growth see supply chain capabilities as key to profitably serving customers, according to a recent report by Auburn University’s Center for Supply Chain Innovation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association […]
Supply Chain Analytics Market is Expected to Reach $9.87 billion by 2025
The global supply chain analytics market is expected to reach $9.87 billion by 2025, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Consumers are driving this growth by demanding supply chains that perform faster and more efficiently. These […]
APICS Rolls Out Expanded Supply Chain STEM Educational Outreach Program
In our 2017 MHI Annual Industry Report, one of the key problems in material handling and supply chain that our survey respondents identified was a lack of new or qualified workers, or the talent/skills gap. APICS CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, […]