If you viewed our most recent webinar “Parcel Shipping in Style: A Reveel Apparel Case Study” you may recall that a viewer asked if there are ways to make shipping more eco-friendly without spending more money. It is an important and particularly prescient question, not only because it is good
In the fast-paced world of logistics and shipping, businesses continuously seek efficient and accurate methods to predict and manage costs. The General Rate Increase (GRI) by major carriers like FedEx and UPS is a significant annual event that impacts the bottom line of companies reliant on parcel shipping services. Traditional
In our interconnected digital world, where data breaches are not just a risk but a daily headline, the importance of robust security measures cannot be overstated. One critical benchmark for assessing the trustworthiness of service providers, particularly those handling customer data, is SOC 2 certification. If your provider is not
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.
In the world of parcel shipping, financial compliance and governance rely significantly on two key elements: General Ledger (GL) coding and order matching. These fundamental processes streamline financial management and drive efficiency in shipping operations. GL coding and order matching are vital in parcel shipping for financial governance and accuracy.
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
Across the globe, ShipERP is known for empowering businesses of all kinds to integrate their shipping operations directly into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. In today’s world, it is imperative for enterprise organizations to integrate shipping operations with their respective ERP systems to better meet customer demand. By using ShipERP,
It’s no secret that shippers have a long and complicated history with carriers’ invoices. Thesurprises that often accompany them were a catalyst for the founding of Reveel in 2006 and ourongoing mission to help shippers level the playing field with carriers. Most veteran shippers will tell you that some of
Economic downturns are a testing ground for innovation, and history proves that disruptive technology thrives in the face of adversity. We’re currently living in a state of economic uncertainty, where the overall economic indicators are solid but companies continue to cut costs and look to make operations more cost-effective. Despite
As expected, UPS announced its annual GRI (General Rate Increase) for 2024 and it’s exactly the same as FedEx announced earlier – a 5.9% increase. Given the history of the big two historically matching each other’s rate increases, this comes as no surprise. There was also little chance that UPS
This week, FedEx took the opportunity to be the first of the big two carriers to announce their general rate increase, or GRI, for 2024. They announced that rates would increase 5.9% over last year – but the important part to note is that this year the increase is less
We’re thrilled to share that Reveel will be attending Parcel Forum once again. This year’s event is taking place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN, from September 11-13, 2023. Our team will be on-site in booth #1029, where we’ll be highlighting new market disrupting updates
As anyone reading this knows, shipping costs are a significant challenge for small and mid-sized businesses, often spiraling out of control with the potential to negatively impact the bottom line. Frustrated by rising expenses and unsure of how to address the issue, many companies turn to parcel spend consultants for
We’re all about savings here at Reveel, and that’s why we have partnered with Cubiscan, the global leader in dimensioning with thousands of installations at many of the world’s largest companies. It’s no secret that accurate dimensions and weight are essential for warehousing, distribution,right- size packaging, and freight manifesting applications.
In the world of e-commerce and global trade, efficient shipping and logistics management are vital for businesses seeking to thrive. That’s where Reveel comes in. Reveel is a professional logistics and shipping management platform that harnesses the power of machine learning to simplify the complex world of shipping, helping businesses
In today’s environmentally conscious world, businesses across various industries are embracing sustainability as a core value. The parcel shipping industry, responsible for transporting millions of packages daily, has a significant role to play in reducing its environmental impact. By implementing eco-friendly practices and innovative strategies, companies can contribute to a
For years, shippers have operated blind with little visibility into their shipping activity or ability to analyze the many thousands of shipments they might make in a given day – let alone benefit from the ability to know if their existing carrier contract is optimal or even if they are
Unless you’ve been living under a rock these past few months, you’ve heard of ChatGPT and how the tool brought generative AI technology to the masses, educating much of the populace on just what artificial intelligence (AI) can do. Here at Reveel, we understand the power of data, analytics and
Over the years, the shipping industry has grown to include more than just UPS, FedEx, and the USPS. Today, there are more small and mid-sized carriers, last mile delivery services, and other supplemental service providers that continue to gradually change the landscape of shipping and how parcel carriers operate today.
As the majority of ecommerce consumers have grown to expect fast, free shipping options, more companies are being pressured into providing this level of service to stay competitive. In order to do so, many high-volume shippers look for opportunities to correct any inefficiencies under their control and decrease their shipping
When it comes to shipping contracts, the specifics of your and your carrier’s responsibilities may be detailed in between a bunch of legal jargon that’s difficult to sift through. Understanding what both you and the carrier are liable for is essential to your compliance and your bottom line, so let’s
As each major carrier continues to increase their rates year after year, surcharges are one of the biggest areas shippers see snowball into a major expense. As frustrating as this can be, there are ways to avoid some of the most common surcharges applied by UPS and FedEx so you
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Our Shipping Intelligence® platform analyzes thousands of shipping agreements, models them, and runs them through simulations to give our customers data driven analysis. Now that FedEx and UPS rate increases are in effect for 2022, our data scientists took a deep dive into the impact shippers should expect to see
2021 presented logistical challenges for businesses across the board. Rising inflation, shipping delays, and labor shortages are just a start to the laundry list of problems that created the perfect storm for an unpredictable shipping environment. And amongst the chaos, FedEx continues to pass on these challenges to their customers
With FedEx and UPS seeing greater demand for parcel shipment volumes than ever before there’s no question it’s a difficult negotiation climate; however carriers are making agreements. Now is the time for all shippers to negotiate their 2022 contracts. It’s never been more important to be informed and prepared in
It is right to assume that current market conditions are driving up the cost of shipping, but rate increases are nothing new to the world of shipping. In fact, UPS implements a general rate increase, or GRI, year over year. Let’s take a look at what this entails. The General
UPS announced their general rate increase for 2022 and it’s a hefty average of 5.9%. To no one’s surprise, it matches the same substantial jump FedEx announced earlier this month. UPS’ average rate increases have gone hand in hand with FedEx’s for many years, which also makes this the biggest
On Tuesday, October 26th, UPS announced an annual rate increase of 5.9% for 2022 on their earnings call. Last year, we saw a 4.9% increase in shipping prices that affected businesses’ across the country. If shipping is an integral part of your business, you need to know how this will
Consider this: farm-fresh peaches delivered to your door in just two days, tasty pecans right in time for the holidays—all without a trip to crowded grocery stores. That’s what you get when you order direct from Pearson Farm. Based in Georgia, the Pearson family has been tilling the soil for
With the end of the year just around the corner, FedEx has announced their 2022 General Rate Increases. Retailers and high-volume shippers beware: this year marks the highest GRI average rate increase since 2013 with the average rate increase for FedEx in 2022 sitting at 5.9%. This is a substantial
With the launch of Reveel’s Shipping Intelligence® Platform, we gave our existing clients early access to the platform. We first talked to Brandon Beasley, the VP of Operations at Gunner Kennels, last year. Driven to keep man’s-best-friend safe in vehicles, the company builds 5-star, crash-tested dog kennels and sells direct-to-consumer
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Hear about Reveel’s journey from Chad and Josh, learn about the new platform, and get their predictions for the future of the shipping industry.
This is the second surcharge increase this month from FedEx. This time the surcharges are on U.S. Express and Ground services and Ground International. Additionally, the peak fuel surcharge tables have been updated to reflect a higher fuel surcharge. If you’re worried about how this might impact you, the Reveel
As COVID-19 was beginning to impact the global supply chain, FedEx responded in April 2020 by implementing a surcharge on all FedEx Express® and TNT international parcel and freight shipments beginning April 6, 2020. This surcharge made logical sense as containment restrictions among the various countries around the world disrupted the global
What was it like working at FedEx? Although he enjoyed the job, our VP of Operations Nick Nowaczyk noticed a few things that didn’t sit well with him. One, FedEx and UPS charged the same amount to ship comparable packages—down to the penny—despite the many different variables in the two
