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UPS rolls out routing upgrade after software passes pilot test

DC Velocity

Navigation tool could cut miles driven, fuel burned by package delivery drivers, company says.

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Package Theft Season is Here

Logistics Viewpoints

As the world’s largest online retailer and marketplace, it’s not surprising that the most packages stolen are from Amazon. USPS, FedEx and UPS are the most popular mail and package delivery services, but the USPS has the most packages stolen. In all, porch pirates stole 260 million packages estimated at $19.5

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How to Manage and Reduce Waste in Commercial Buildings

Compactor Management Company

Consider Take-Back of Delivery Materials. Design the entrances that can take package delivery and outgoing packaging into account. You can design the loading docks and package rooms to accommodate the take-back of crates and packaging. Don’t be rigid about your plans and change them as required.

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Using APIs for Carrier Integration with a Warehouse Management System

Camelot 3PL Software

API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of protocols and tools for building software and applications. If the request is successful, the package delivery date is printed, otherwise, the error message is printed. What is an API? Please note that this is just an example.

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How to Name Your Delivery Service Business

WorkWave

For example, the name needs to show exactly what your delivery service offers. However, even after putting much thought into it, you may come up with several package delivery company names. You can quickly come up with the perfect name for your new delivery service with the help of a business name generator tool.

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Tips & Best Practices for E-Commerce Shipping in Each Over-the-Road Shipping Mode

GlobalTranz

Take advantage of alternative delivery options. Alternative delivery options might include delivery lockers and doorman services, reducing legwork during last mile and small package delivery. Auditing is another step in ensuring shippers are not overbilled or double billed for the use of small package services.

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The State Of Logistics Outsourcing

247 Customs Broker

A key complaint among consumers who choose home or office delivery is that packages become lost more frequently. Within the supply chain’s last mile—defined as the final steps of package delivery to a person’s home or business—exists an undervalued concept known as the last yard.