Tag: USA

Redline Communications selects Kuehne + Nagel to deliver globally integrated supply chain solution

Posted by | Sep 6, 2007 | |

Redline Communications, a leading provider of standards-based wireless broadband solutions, has selected Kuehne + Nagel to provide a global supply chain solution integrating international and domestic transportation management and contract logistics and related value-added services, with global network visibility, inventory and order management.

To support its solution, Kuehne + Nagel has established strategically located logistics operations for Redline in Toronto; Dallas, Texas; and Taipei, Taiwan. The company also has deployed its powerful supply logistics applications, which include replenishment algorithms that help improve order accuracy and inventory management.

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DHL inks new contract with Wal-Mart, increases capacity for Hong Kong-Beijing service

Posted by | Sep 6, 2007 | |

Global logistics and express delivery provider DHL said today it has signed a new three year agreement with Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Under the terms of this deal, DHL said in a statement it will provide Wal-Mart with air express and ground shipping throughout the U.S., which will support Wal-Mart’s 4,000 stores.

And this contract almost doubles the volume and revenue generated through the previous contract between the two entities, according to DHL.

DHL also reported it will continue its exclusive specialty product repair and return delivery service for Wal-Mart and will also be responsible for all specialty product transportation for Wal-Mart and Sam’s Clubs stores nationwide.

The statement added that Wal-Mart has added DHL as a primary carrier for its state transportation program for all outbound shipments from assigned states, including transportation between and among Wal-Mart retail stores, distribution centers, suppliers.

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USPS utilizing new rate classification guide designed By Hasler

Posted by | Sep 6, 2007 | |

Since the launch of its new Shape-Based Pricing (SBP) initiative with the May 14, 2007 postal rate change, the United States Postal Service has produced and distributed over 200,000 official rate classification guides based on a design by Hasler, Inc. These guides, circulated to USPS Retail Associates in over 38,000 post offices around the United States, are used to simplify the process of calculating mailing costs under the new SBP regulations.

In order to better align the price of postage with actual processing costs, the USPS shifted from the use of a pure weight value to a size, thickness and weight combination when determining the cost of postage. Under these Shape-Based Pricing guidelines, it is now critical that a mail piece be measured and classified either as a letter, flat or parcel, to ensure the proper postage value is applied. Hasler, in order to help its customers better understand and take advantage of the new mailing rates, designed a Shape-Based Pricing sorting device that efficiently categorizes the mail under the new regulations. The guide contains the size measurements and thickness slots necessary to allow a mail piece to be correctly sorted as a letter, flat, or parcel.

The new rate guide is a handy, must-have tool that will greatly facilitate the job of pricing for the Retail Associates. Hasler has already produced both hard cardboard and sturdy, self-standing acrylic versions that are available to its dealer network and its customers throughout the United States.

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A Q & A with with Ms. Janet Webster, Manager of Retail Service Network & Access Management for the United States Postal Service (USPS) Retail Services!

Posted by | Sep 6, 2007 | |

EKN: “Ms. Webster we are pleased that you have taken time out of your schedule to speak to our readers. Tell us a little about your position at The United States Postal Service?”

Janet: “Thanks for the opportunity to speak with you, Robert! Right now I’m the Manager of Retail Service Network & Access Management. Long title – basically it means I have responsibility for retail optimization and access management initiatives, retail service equipment programs, and alternative access policies and programs. Lucky for me that includes the Automated Postal Center (APC) program!”

EKN: “Explain briefly how you identified the self service opportunity, and began planning for such a massive undertaking?”

Janet: “The Postal Service has a goal of being Quick, Easy, and Convenient for our customers – and, a self-service kiosk solution contributes to that goal. Plans for our APC included providing easy access to our products and services at 2,500 of our busiest post offices and offering 7/24 access in most locations.

Based on our Point of Service (POS ONE) data, customer feedback, and marketplace initiatives, it was apparent that the APC would be a good addition to our post offices. We started with a Market Test of 30-kiosks in selected geographic locations. And the results were excellent – customer acceptance was fairly quick, and the usage grew at better than projected rates.

The positive customer acceptance and overall success of the Market Test enabled us to move forward with a plan to purchase and implement the current 2,500 APCs in a production mode. This procurement process was completed over multiple years, and we were able to begin implementation in April, 2004.”

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Magazine names USPS one of best for Hispanics

Posted by | Sep 5, 2007 | |

Hispanic Business magazine named the U.S. Postal Service one of the best companies for Hispanics. The Postal Service is the only federal agency included in the magazine’s DIVERSITY ELITE 60 list, an annual directory of the best companies for Hispanics determined by more than 30 variables that measure companies’ commitment to Hispanic hiring, promotion, marketing, philanthropy and supplier diversity.

In an article that accompanies the ranking in the September issue, Hispanic Business notes that the Postal Service is not only delivering the nation’s mail, “but also a commitment to diversity within the huge organization, with suppliers and throughout the communities it serves.”

“We see ourselves as a microcosm of America,” said Anthony Vegliante in the article. Vegliante, chief human resources officer and executive vice president for the Postal Service, says the agency’s talent acquisition and retention strategy reflects continually changing demographics and targets all Postal Service positions, including its many corporate positions in engineering, legal, financial and other professional fields.

The Postal Service is committed to fostering a business culture that provides an inclusive work environment for all employees. The diversity of its employees, their backgrounds, education, perspectives, talents, and skills, is key to the organization’s success in providing excellent customer service to diverse markets.

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