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Supply Chain Brain: Delivery Area Surcharges and Other Parcel Rate Hikes to Watch Out for in 2024
Shippers are shifting their attention to the 2024 general rate increases levied by parcel carriers, and to mitigating their impact on shipping costs.
Journal of Commerce: As Yellow ‘distortion’ fades, US LTL market searches for a catalyst
US less-than-truckload pricing is moderating as waves of disruption caused by Yellow’s bankruptcy recede, fuel prices fall and demand remains soft.
Journal of Commerce: Calmer supply chains, soft demand boosting on-time package deliveries in US
UPS and FedEx are delivering more packages on time this holiday season, helped by no shortage of capacity in the modes that feed their networks,
Inbound Logistics: True or False? Managing Supply Chains Is More Challenging Than Ever
Is supply chain management the toughest it has ever been? Or are tech tools so advanced they’re alleviating the uncertainty and guarding against disruptions? Industry
Supply Chain Dive: UPS and FedEx’s tough year in 6 charts
Data shows both carriers faced waning package volumes as pricing power shifted in their customers’ favor.
Journal of Commerce: Oversupply weighs heavily on US truckload market, keeping prices in check
Although small trucking firms are folding, there is still a large supply of carriers and trucks keeping a lid on pricing amid soft demand.
Inbound Logistics: What’s One Underrated Skill in Supply Chain Management?
From composure to the ability to handle objections, these skills may not be part of curriculums but they make for great supply chain managers.
Supply Chain Dive: FedEx, UPS 2024 rate increases & what shippers should know
The variances within the carriers’ price hikes indicate what services are seeing the most pressure from competitors, experts say.
