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Which dimensioning system is right for you?

December 9, 2017
Susan K. Lacefield
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Dimensioning systems come in an array of types and sizes these days. Here are some guidelines for figuring out what's the best fit for your operation.
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material handling update

Dim weight concerns? Who you gonna call?

December 11, 2016
Susan K. Lacefield
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Can your third-party logistics partner help you ease the pain of dim weight pricing? Yes, but it may need some help and prodding.
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Dim weight changes mean more rate pain ahead

September 25, 2016
Mark B. Solomon
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As FedEx tightens dim weight screws and UPS likely follows suit, shippers can expect punishment. But it may not be meted out evenly.
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FedEx, UPS moved in unison to hike ground delivery rates since '06, firm says

August 23, 2016
Mark B. Solomon
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Noncontract rate increases on ground traffic identical across the board during that time, consultancy data shows.
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Dim weight pricing—One year on

August 15, 2016
Mark B. Solomon
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How have parcel and less-than-truckload shippers responded to the switch to "dim weight" pricing? According to a recent survey, the answer depends on how well they understand the new rating scheme.
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A dim outlook

March 15, 2016
David Maloney
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When it comes to the impact of dim weight pricing on shipping behavior, the only thing that's clear is that further study needs to be done.
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material handling update

Six small packaging changes that can save big money

March 9, 2016
Susan K. Lacefield
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A quarter of an inch here, a few more items in a box there, and suddenly you've reaped thousands of dollars in savings. Here are a few small packaging tweaks that can produce huge benefits.
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How to avoid a DIM future

November 17, 2014
David Maloney
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Don't panic. Parcel dim weight pricing is coming, but there are things you can do to skirt parcel Armageddon.
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material handling update

Is reusable packaging right for you?

August 19, 2013
Susan K. Lacefield
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Reusable packaging has a well-earned reputation for being good for the environment and the bottom line. But it's not for everyone.
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DC VELOCITY adds new blog for young professionals

July 4, 2012
DC Velocity Staff
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"Joe Tillman on The New Generation," a new blog at dcvelocity.com, speaks to the concerns of young logistics and supply chain professionals.
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