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If you are familiar with Reveel, use our platform, or have relied on our experts to decrease your shipping costs over the past two decades, you know we have very strong beliefs when it comes to parcel spend and the fact that it remains the least understood line item on many businesses’ budgets. Shippers have […]

Today’s complex supply chains are models of efficiency, honed to be resilient and efficient. Yet, there is one component that remains largely unmanaged despite being a high-impact area that dramatically impacts bottom and top-line results. If you read this blog, you know I’m speaking of parcel shipping – a mission-critical endeavor for any company that […]

Regardless of whether you serve consumers as an omnichannel retailer, an e-commerce site or provide businesses with the supplies, parts and tools they need, you are probably feeling the impact of the tariffs and the uncertainty associated with them. Of course, no one knows what the long-term impact of the tariffs will be, but the […]

Retail and ecommerce returns usually make the headlines in the days following the holiday shopping season, when it’s clear that however well-intentioned some gifts are better enjoyed by someone else – you know, the ugly sweater that’s not holiday-themed or the slippers that defy regifting. But as all shippers, retail, and ecommerce leaders know, returns […]

Your logistics and shipping operations are the heart of your business. Without an efficient parcel spend management system in place, you risk incurring unnecessarily high shipping costs, experiencing poor customer satisfaction, and underperforming shipping operations. The first step is to find the right parcel shipping partner. The shipping partner you choose becomes an extension of […]

How much is your organization spending on shipping?  A business typically spends up to 4% of its total sales on shipping, but this percentage can vary depending on the company’s size, total sales volume, or the type of products being shipped and received. In short, shipping costs represent a significant expense for companies of all […]

Parcel shipping has always been expensive, but this year’s logistics ecosystem has presented a particular challenge to even the most experienced shippers.  Why? Because the true cost of shipping has skyrocketed. FedEx and UPS raise their base rates annually, but surcharges, new billing rules—such as cubic volume assessments and credit card fees—can add unexpected costs […]

Managing your business’s parcel shipping spend is a logistics-wide effort that analyzes everything from carrier contracts to parcel invoices. And with shipping costs on the rise, every dollar counts. Carriers implement regular rate increases and surcharges every year, but shipping costs have risen significantly. Parcel shipping for FedEx and UPS has increased by 30% cumulatively […]

Temperature-Controlled Logistics & Regulatory Compliance Excellence Pharmaceutical and life sciences companies face unique and critical challenges in managing parcel shipping. The need for timely, secure, and compliant shipments is essential to ensure patient safety, regulatory adherence, and operational efficiency. Rising shipping costs, regulatory requirements, and the complexity of global supply chains make effective parcel shipping […]

Shipping for large-scale manufacturing isn’t just about moving products from point A to point B—it’s about maintaining a smooth, cost-effective supply chain that meets customer demands and keeps businesses competitive. And with large, heavy, or oversized packages, efficient shipping isn’t just a necessity—it’s a competitive advantage. However, navigating the complexities of parcel spend management presents […]

As any business based around shipping goods to customers already knows, optimizing parcel spend is crucial for maintaining a healthy bottom line. There are numerous challenges along the way, including deciphering annual carrier rate increases, determining how to adjust variables to reflect changes in weight or size allowances, and balancing shipping charges with maintaining a […]

Reliability, cost-efficiency, and data security are non-negotiable areas in healthcare logistics and shipping. As the healthcare industry continues to face increasing demands for faster and more transparent parcel delivery services, UPS has stepped up with its Healthcare Initiative. The initiative is focused on providing specialized logistics solutions for healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and medical supply […]

This article was contributed by ProShip, a key Reveel partner specializing in multi-carrier shipping software solutions.  The holiday season is a time for bringing joy and cheer through your brand’s store and shipping operations. Ensuring timely delivery is essential during peak season, navigating carrier pricing complexities, partnering with carriers for capacity and order throughput is challenging. […]

In the life sciences industry, efficient and reliable shipping is not just a logistical challenge—it’s a critical component of business success. Whether it’s delivering temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, high-value laboratory equipment, or time-sensitive clinical trial materials, companies in this sector face unique shipping complexities. Unfortunately, this area of significant spending has been left unmanaged for years despite […]

Shipping costs are a critical part of the operational landscape in the world of auto parts distribution and logistics. With constant pressures to deliver parts quickly and cost-effectively, automotive companies face the challenge of balancing customer expectations with rising shipping expenses, which is no easy feat. And as the industry continues to evolve, auto part […]

The apparel industry, characterized by fast-moving trends and high customer expectations, relies heavily on efficient logistics and cost management. As ecommerce becomes increasingly dominant, apparel brands face mounting pressure to offer fast, affordable shipping while managing fluctuating parcel spend. This means that the apparel industry faces a very unique set of challenges when it comes […]

For those of us in the parcel shipping field, it was always difficult to understand how organizations could fail to appreciate the important role that shipping expertise plays in driving bottom and top-line results. That, of course, began to change more broadly during the pandemic when skyrocketing e-commerce adoption underscored the dramatic impact that parcel […]

Reveel’s security and compliance principles guide how we deliver our products and services, enabling people to access the digital world simply and securely. Learn more about our security measures and how our processes enabled the Reveel team to complete the prestigious AICPA Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II audit. Secure Personnel Reveel takes the […]

As the festive season approaches, businesses prepare not only for celebrations but also for the surge in shipping demands that accompany this time of the year. Amidst the holiday cheer, managing the challenges of shipping becomes pivotal for companies striving to uphold timely deliveries and satisfy their clientele. Grasping the Dynamics of Holiday Shipping from […]