No doubt experienced shippers have come to expect annual carrier rate increases, but this year’s influx of surcharges has revealed just how dependent a supply chain can be on its carriers, especially the giants we all know. So, this year’s shocking rate hikes have encouraged quite a few retailers to reexamine their current delivery solutions.
The holiday season is right around the corner, and the peak season for last-mile delivery is getting underway as retailers and supply chains prepare for the influx of demand.
For retailers, the busy holiday season begins much earlier than just the month of November and often extends beyond the last day of the year. Large seasonal order volumes can tax many retailers. Every e-commerce system - from inventory management through fulfillment and delivery processes - is operating beyond capacity.
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