Purolator

In this special issue, the editorial staff of Logistics Management has compiled feature stories that encapsulate the software, technology, and processes that are helping today’s retail and manufacturing professionals exceed ever-increasing customer demands - whether in B2B or direct to consumers..

The US economy advanced an annualized 4.1 percent on quarter in the second quarter of 2018, well above an upwardly revised 2.2 percent expansion in the previous period and in line with market expectations.

Purolator is pleased to announce that it has joined Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA), a consortium of leaders in the shipping and logistics industry that is creating standards in blockchain use.

Today’s manufacturers face seemingly competing challenges to meet customer expectations for fresh inventory offered via multiple platforms while relying on increasingly global supplier networks.

This new white paper from Purolator International, “Seven Steps to Export Success: Top Considerations before reaching out to International Markets,” provides an overview of these and other critical export issues.

It’s no secret that consumers are in the driver seat when it comes to expectations for shipping costs and delivery times, and consumers expect to pay little to no shipping charges and have the flexibility to either pick up their products in a store or have them delivered as quickly as possible.

Small- and mid-sized businesses face unprecedented challenges in adapting their supply chain practices to meet changing customer expectations.

While last mile carriers receive much of the attention, the traditional modal heavyweights are in charge of connecting the growing web of facilities that enable e-commerce, today, all modes, as well as freight intermediaries, must be poised for growth and flexible enough to keep evolving.

Today, expedited service refers to fast, uninterrupted delivery service with premium attention to customer service and shipment specifics.

Last-mile delivery is the most important – and the most expensive – part of the logistics process, accounting for an estimated 28 percent of overall transportation spend.

With the fifth round of the effort to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement about to start, the fundamental chasm between President Trump and Canada and Mexico remains.

A mid-February 2017 report by Business Insider detailed the proposed border adjustment tax, currently under consideration in the U.S. Congress, which would impose a 20 percent tax on all goods entering the United States.

The newest member of the Walmart e-commerce family is Parcel, a technology-based, same-day and last-mile delivery company specializing in perishable and non-perishable delivery to customers in New York City.

Computer giants are dependent on a well orchestrated supply chain that involves hundreds of suppliers that are entrusted to deliver needed supplies at the right location and at precisely the right time.

A logistics provider that has the skills and experience to manage a multifaceted omni-channel fulfillment process and can prioritize customer service every step of the way.