In supply chain management, the terms “shipping” and “logistics” are frequently used interchangeably, so it’s easy to think that they address the same subject—but they don’t. While both are essential components of getting products from suppliers to customers, they operate at different scales and encompass different responsibilities within the supply
Did you know that a package weighing just 2 pounds can cost the same to ship as one weighing 15 pounds? This shipping pricing reality is known as dimensional weight pricing (DIM). Whether you’re managing ecommerce fulfillment or optimizing corporate logistics, mastering dimensional weight pricing can unlock significant cost savings
Next year it will be 20 years since Chad and I founded Reveel. When I reflect on the past two decades and consider the current shipping landscape, one thing stands out: Even for an industry as dynamic as logistics, these are truly transformative times. Change of course is nothing new.
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
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
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
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,
We here at Reveel wanted to understand what’s really going on behind closed doors in the shipping and logistics industry – so we asked. Our new “Parcel Shipping Intelligence Market Survey Report” gathered insights from supply chain finance and logistics leaders, and the results were eye-opening. While it’s no secret
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
A few weeks have passed since we enjoyed seeing our colleagues and friends in the retail industry at Home Delivery World in Philadelphia. It was particularly rewarding to see such a great reaction to our session “Embracing the Future: How a Big Apparel Brand Leverages Next Gen Parcel Spend Optimization
As we head deeper into the calendar year, one trend has remained constant: the need for companies to find a way to do more with their existing resources
From day one, since its founding in 2006, Reveel has focused on a single goal – to help shippers level the playing field with carriers. Today that same goal is a mission-critical endeavor for omnichannel retailers, e-commerce companies, and any business in which parcel shipping acumen and performance heavily influence
FedEx offers the opportunity for shippers to track just about every package as it moves across the globe. The vast majority of those packages — nearly 98 percent in 2023 during the rush between Black Friday and Cyber Monday — arrive on time. Shippers and customers alike can use a
Reveel is the only Parcel Spend Management (PSM) 2.0 shipping intelligence platform that leverages advanced analytics, modeling and simulation, statistical analysis and real time insights to transform complex shipping data into simple ways to save money, doing the hard work for you. https://youtu.be/HIaFcDtd7-4
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
Even the savviest shippers with processes in place to control parcel spend still leave money on the table. Shippers often negotiate in the dark and lack access to contracted rates of other shippers. Shippers are also overbilled because auditing parcel invoices is resource intensive. Catch the playback of our webinar
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.
https://youtu.be/ADh8iYHjQkA In the years since we founded Reveel, we’ve conducted hundreds of interviews with leading shippers to learn what strategies they use to lower their costs and the processes they implement to make their operations more efficient and effective. What we found is that the most successful shippers all have
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
Join our upcoming Webinar In today’s rapidly evolving world of e-commerce, businesses are constantly challenged to meet customer expectations while managing their shipping costs. The annual General Rate Increase (GRI) by major carriers always impacts shipping expenses significantly, unless you’re equipped. To tackle this challenge head-on, a powerful partnership between
https://youtu.be/h5U02SjiMEU?si=qRKBFC86bDzp1JSE With the most widely adopted, all-in-one direct to consumer platform in the industry, Wine Direct provides wineries across the globe with everything they need to grow their businesses. Now, with the deployment of Reveel’s Shipping Intelligence Platform, the company’s fulfillment process can be governed, managed and perfected with the
Are you ready to take your parcel spend management to the next level? Join us on October 18th, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET for an insightful live webinar hosted by Reveel, a leading name in optimizing parcel spend management. In this one-hour session, we’ll delve into the four key success
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
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
Download the White Paper Private equity investors can increase enterprise value of portfolio companies by reducing parcel shipping costs. Parcel shipping costs have increasingly become a major expense for businesses, especially with the rise of e-commerce through buyer preference for online shopping. Portfolio companies that rely on parcel shipping can
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
