Supply chain bottlenecks throughout the world continue to disrupt the logistics industry as we approach what’s looking to be another challenging year. According to a survey by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS), two-thirds of manufacturers...
USPack Chief Revenue Officer, Dan Byrne, speaks to us about 2022, inflation, the perfect RFP, and what shippers can do to mitigate costs. Recent News and...
This year, as companies face inflationary pressures, we expect to see a large uptick in RFP activity as manufacturers across the board look for places where they can save. In October 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the Consumer Price Index rose...
Peak season is here but so is an international supply chain bottleneck. Our October internet finds were centered on overcoming supply chain challenges to thrive during peak season 2021. Fortifying Supply Chains for the Next Crisis Goes Beyond Reshoring...
It is no secret that the massive increase in the demand for parcel delivery has left traditional carriers strapped thin—leading to rising rates, surcharges, and volume caps. As the 2021 peak season commences, companies shipping large parcels will be affected the most...
Peak season is longer this year than it’s ever been and it’s not because the holiday season is any longer. Due to persistent pandemic-induced labor and supply shortages, what used to be a manageable four to six week-long seasonal period of high parcel volume has...
Boy oh boy…can you feel it? There’s a significant amount of pressure on worldwide supply chains, from clogged international ports all the way down to local business labor shortages – logistics professionals are starting to whisper about what should...
The chaos of retail peak season can be a beautiful mix of adrenaline and pressure, as holiday anticipation is in the air. But as the ripple effects of COVID-19 continue to linger in the retail industry, it is safe to assume that this year’s peak season will present...
USPack Chief Revenue Officer, Dan Byrne, was a featured speaker at Home Delivery World in Philadelphia this past week. With peak season right around the corner, retail brands and other large parcel shippers are looking for any relief to rising rates and surcharges...