The global pandemic impacted every corner of the global supply chain, and parcel shippers didn’t escape the fallout. In fact, the rising volume of smaller, individual e-commerce orders put undue strains on parcel networks as companies had to quickly rethink how they manage worldwide parcel shipping.
Even as the world begins to imagine a life post-COVID, the global parcel market environment is putting new obstacles in front of companies that weren’t prepared to tackle the rigors of this unprecedented global calamity. Now, the onus is on them to pick up the pieces and find different, innovative ways to meet their customers’ needs while also maintaining profitability and viability in this “new normal” operating environment.
Achieving these goals will require a flexible, multi-carrier shipping solution that allows manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to choose among parcel options and find ways to get their goods delivered faster and cheaper.