The U.S. Postal Service’s ability to do near-real time tracking has made possible almost all of its new eCommerce delivery initiatives, the USPS’s technology chief said at a conference last week in suburban Washington, D.C. “We would not have had the growth curve we’ve had...
With a refreshed mantra and its customers’ evolving needs in mind, UPS is refining its focus starting with the March 8 launch of its “United Problem Solvers” advertising campaign. UPS launched the new slogan to highlight the company’s focus toward improving shipping methods and enabling businesses to...
UPS is using 15 “mobile distribution centers” around the U.S. to make sure holiday packages don’t arrive late by the thousands like they did in 2013, Bloomberg News reported. The temporary aluminum-walled sorting centers are set up in employee parking lots next to permanent UPS...
Like many companies, Magic Steel Sale recently found itself slowed by inefficient, offline systems for invoicing, scheduling and product tracking. To overcome its hurdles, the company recently implemented an online ERP system designed specifically for metals businesses. PYMNTS.com takes a look at how the software...
April 14, 2015
Instacart has shifted its business model again. The on-demand grocery delivery company is now talking to other on-demand delivery companies to handle the task of actually getting groceries to customers, according to TechCrunch. Instacart has pitched the idea of third-party delivery to Postmates, Lyft, Sidecar, Zipments and other delivery and transportation startups, according to documents […]
March 16, 2015
The U.S. Postal Service’s ability to do near-real time tracking has made possible almost all of its new eCommerce delivery initiatives, the USPS’s technology chief said at a conference last...
March 10, 2015
With a refreshed mantra and its customers’ evolving needs in mind, UPS is refining its focus starting with the March 8 launch of its “United Problem Solvers” advertising campaign. UPS...
December 23, 2014
UPS is using 15 “mobile distribution centers” around the U.S. to make sure holiday packages don’t arrive late by the thousands like they did in 2013, Bloomberg News reported. The...