Privatization? Retain public ownership? What’s in the future for the United States Postal Service? It’s hard to tell. The Postmaster General, Megan Brennan, retired as of January 31, 2020. Currently, the USPS seeks a new postmaster general, who will have a pivotal role in deciding what the future holds for the postal service. What are … Continue reading “The Future of USPS”
The Future of USPS
Is Your Shipping Up To Par?
It’s important to know that comparisons to competitors doesn’t stop at your particular industry. Like it or not, when it comes to shipping, for instance, your company and your delivery system is compared to Amazon. Any shipments you make to your customers better be fast, and better be right. Patience, on the customer side, is … Continue reading “Is Your Shipping Up To Par?”
New Postal Rates – Plan Your 2020 Budget
This past month, the U. S. Postal Service announced new rate increases for 2020. According to USPS, mailing service prices increase almost 2% while shipping price increases vary according to the service used. Priority Mail Express, for example, increases 3.5% and Priority Mail increases about 4.1% on average. What’s Next? With increases in mailing costs, businesses … Continue reading “New Postal Rates – Plan Your 2020 Budget”
Undelivered Mail – What Does It Really Cost You?
Some companies will say. “It’s just a few cents for postage – it’s not worth my time to manage my database.” Obviously, the postage cost is part of the cost, but in this scenario, the company fails to look at all the other costs. For example: Along with postage, you have to consider the cost … Continue reading “Undelivered Mail – What Does It Really Cost You?”
Take Advantage Of Amazon’s Shipping Strategies To Increase Your Own Profits
Amazon employs three main strategies to fulfill customer requests. These strategies reduce their shipping costs and improve their processes. Even if you have a fraction of its scale and infrastructure, you can employ these strategies to save you money. Take a look at your carriers. Sometimes the contracts negotiated by companies are overdue for a … Continue reading “Take Advantage Of Amazon’s Shipping Strategies To Increase Your Own Profits”
