Supply Chain and Logistics Technology: WMS continues its reign
March 1, 2012
Warehouse management systems (WMS) maintained a strong footing in the supply chain software sector in 2011. Now, emerging markets are in line to fuel further WMS growth in 2012. Our top analysts share the key trends driving expansion—and the key points that logistics professionals need to know when investing or upgrading.
Warehouse and DC Retrofits: Wet Seal’s slick transformation
March 1, 2012
With a bit of creativity, a lot of planning, and the latest in automated sortation technology, the retailer’s impressive DC retrofit increased merchandise-processing speed to its stores, improved accuracy to 99.5 percent, and significantly reduced transportation costs.
Adoption of global containerized freight e-commerce continues to expand
February 27, 2012
INTTRA, a leading provider of e-commerce solutions for the ocean freight industry, reports an increase in usage of their global e-commerce solutions by the containerized shipping industry
EquaShip temporarily suspends operations
February 24, 2012
Earlier this month, Seattle-based EquaShip said it is temporarily suspending customer operations in order to re-engineer its transportation network for faster package delivery times, larger geographic coverage, and more service options.
UPS expands B2C presence with Kiala acquisition
February 16, 2012
UPS said this week it has acquired Brussels-based Kiala, a technology provider with a platform that allows e-commerce retailers (e-tailers) to offer consumers the option of having goods delivered to a convenient retail location.
USPS reports a $3.3 billion net loss for the fiscal first quarter
February 9, 2012
The first quarter of the fiscal year 2012 continued where fiscal year 2011 ended for the United States Postal Service—with a significant loss.
UPS reports 6 percent increase in Q4 2011 revenue
January 31, 2012
Earlier today, transportation and parcel bellwether UPS reported that fourth quarter revenue jumped 6 percent annually to $14.2 billion, and adjusted operating profit was up 17.3 percent at $2.024 billion. Earnings per share at $1.28 saw a 21 percent improvement, topping Wall Street estimates of $1.26 per share.
USPS rolls out Express Mail Flat Rate Box
January 30, 2012
This offering will enable shippers to ship a box—weighing up to 70 pounds—anywhere in the U.S. for one price, $39.95.
December 2011 retail sales show growth, according to Commerce and NRF data
January 12, 2012
Spurred to a large degree by a decent holiday shopping season, December retail sales showed sequential and annual growth, according to data released by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Parcel shipping: EquaShip takes a low rate approach to competing with FedEx and UPS
January 4, 2012
While it has only been a few months since Seattle-based EquaShip made its entrance into the parcel sector marketplace, the company appears to be highly committed to making itself a cost-efficient alternative for shippers that traditionally turn to the parcel duopoly of FedEx and UPS.
Kewill, Inc. buys the Shipping Expense Management System from Pointandship
December 21, 2011
This deal will add cloud-based software for both parcel shipping and expense management to its portfolio of shipping solutions
FedEx reports 76 percent increase in net income for fiscal second quarter 2012
December 15, 2011
Driven by a continued focus on yield management, FedEx reported today that fiscal 2012 second quarter net income at $497 million was up 76 percent annually. The company’s quarterly revenue of $10.59 billion was up 10 percent from last year’s $9.63 billion.
Kewill works with INTTRA on ocean cargo bookings
December 14, 2011
An alliance agreement between INTTRA – a multi-carrier e-commerce platform for the ocean shipping industry – and Kewill was announced today.
FedEx Express rolls out 2012 rate increases
December 5, 2011
FedEx Ground and FedEx Home delivery rates will increase by a net average of 4.9 percent.
USPS rolls out proposed Shipping Services price increases for 2012
November 23, 2011
USPS officials said that prices for Priority Mail and Express Mail will increase by an average of 3.1 percent and 3.3 percent, respectively, and added that the Postal Regulatory Commission will review the prices before they take effect on January 22, 2012.
USPS finishes Fiscal Year 2011 with a $5.1 billion loss
November 16, 2011
Financial issues for the United States Postal Service (USPS) remain front and center, with this week’s announcement that for Fiscal Year 20111 the USPS had a net loss of $5.1 billion.
Ocean cargo shippers get help measuring carrier service
November 9, 2011
According to CargoSmart Limited, their product is available now, along with a sailing schedule application for the iPhone
Looking ahead to heavy holiday volumes
November 7, 2011
When holiday shopping season picks up, December 12 and December 22 could shape up to be two of its busiest days.
FedEx anticipates record holiday volumes
October 25, 2011
December 12 looks to be a pretty busy day for FedEx. The transportation bellwether said this week it expects to move more than 17 million shipments through its global networks on that day.
EquaShip prepares to make inroads as a cost-effective option to parcel duopoly
October 21, 2011
EquaShip aims to provide smaller shippers with cost-savings that are typically only available to large enterprise shippers.
