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The Logistics Matters podcast: What's next for the USPS?; interest in TMS on the rise; the effects of Hurricane Laura | Season 1 Episode 21

Phil Evers of the University of Maryland discusses the difficulties facing the U.S. Postal Service; interest in TMS is increasing as a result of the pandemic; and Hurricane Laura leaves destruction in its wake, affecting supply chains.

August 28, 2020

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Phil Evers of the University of Maryland discusses the difficulties facing the U.S. Postal Service; interest in TMS is increasing as a result of the pandemic; and Hurricane Laura leaves destruction in its wake, affecting supply chains.

BIG PICTURE

Let’s protect the parcel lifeline

Parcel is the most profitable part of USPS operations. Rather than kill off the golden goose, let’s address the postal service’s real cost areas.

June 24, 2020

David Maloney

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Parcel is the most profitable part of USPS operations. Rather than kill off the golden goose, let’s address the postal service’s real cost areas.

OUTBOUND

Take a letter, Mr. President

At a time when mail and parcel delivery is so vital, the USPS should not be a political football.

June 4, 2020

Mitch Mac Donald

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At a time when mail and parcel delivery is so vital, the USPS should not be a political football.

newsworthy

Carriers strain to meet delivery dates as peak season hit by calendar and weather

December 23, 2019

Ben Ames

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Retailers boost customer communication to soothe shoppers with updates on ETAs.

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USPS pushes peak parcel volume online

November 26, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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Mail agency tells consumers to "Click-N-Chill" because "We Deliver for Yule."

transportation

The changing face of parcel delivery

November 20, 2019

Gary Frantz

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Once upon a time, a parcel delivery company meant either FedEx or UPS (or maybe the U.S. Postal Service). Those days are gone.

inbound

Return to sender

November 19, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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USPS says customers who violate its new collection-box policy will have their packages sent back.

newsworthy

Post Office predicts lower holiday peak package volume than last year

November 7, 2019

Ben Ames

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Annual surge to generate a projected 800 million packages between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, compared to 900 million in 2018, USPS says.

thought leaders

Solving the final 50 feet: interview with Barbara Ivanov

September 10, 2019

David Maloney

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For businesses that make city deliveries, the challenge isn't so much the last mile as the last 50 feet, starting with the battle for parking space. Barbara Ivanov and her team at the Urban Freight Lab are looking for ways to ease the pain.

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