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FedEx honoured by General Motors as a 2006 Supplier of the Year

Posted by | Apr 2, 2007 | |

FedEx Global Supply Chain Services, company that provides supply-chain management solutions, was presented the General Motors 2006 Supplier of the Year award for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class logistics services.

The 15th annual award — themed the “Best of the Best” — was given during ceremonies Saturday, March 31 in Orlando, Fla. FedEx Global Supply Chain Services, the first logistics provider to receive the GM Supplier of the Year award in 1998, is now the only logistics company to earn the honor for nine consecutive years.

Since 1995, FedEx Global Supply Chain Services has managed the inbound transportation for more than 1,125 suppliers into 27 GM powertrain, engine, transmission and component plants, primarily in North America.

The GM Supplier of the Year award began as a global program in 1992. Winners are selected by a global team of executives from purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and logistics who base their decisions on supplier performance in quality, service, technology and price. This year, General Motors honored 89 suppliers for their outstanding performance throughout 2006.

FedEx Global Supply Chain Services provides critical inventory logistics, transportation management, fulfillment and fleet services to improve the supply-chain performance of its customers and offers customers process discipline through flexible and scalable solutions.

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United Airlines signs new postal contract

Posted by | Apr 2, 2007 | |

United Airlines today announced it has signed a long-term contract with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for the carriage of domestic mail. United is scheduled to begin carrying domestic mail April 28, 2007. The agreement extends through Sept. 30, 2011, and is potentially worth up to USD400 million in revenue to United over the life of the contract. The new contract is in addition to United’s current position as the number-one carrier of international mail for the USPS among passenger carriers.

United has carried mail for the U.S. Postal Service since the airline’s founding more than 80 years ago. United continued carrying international mail for the USPS after the carrier’s previous domestic mail contract ended in June 2006.

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Pitney Bowes launches website for USPS rate changes

Posted by | Mar 29, 2007 | |

Pitney Bowes Inc. has launched a website to guide mail operators and marketers through the newly-announced US Postal Service rate changes. Located at www.pbpostalinfo.com and at www.PitneyBowes.com, Pitney Bowes offers the tools, terms and tips that reduce costs and maximize opportunities in the new postal rate environment.

The 2007 USPS rate change focuses on the shape and size of mail pieces. This is especially important for firms that send high volumes of transactional mail such as financial and insurance statements, and for direct mailers of postcard offers, catalogues and credit card offers. Nuances in how mail operators and marketers optimize their mailstream can mean millions of dollars in both savings and revenue.

A recent Pitney Bowes survey of more than 500 business executives nationwide indicated that 79% of respondents are unaware of the changes in postal rates and regulations. This widespread lack of knowledge about an important business event cuts across all organizational sizes and all regions of the country.

The Pitney Bowes website features a custom rate change interactive tool that helps mailers and marketers determine areas of impact so they may adapt their mail operations according to the new USPS rates. In addition to direct links to the USPS official site, Pitney Bowes adds ongoing news, facts and educational information that quickly and clearly outline tips and advice for mailers and marketers.

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DHL named exclusive delivery provider for Hard Rock International

Posted by | Mar 29, 2007 | |

DHL announced a new multi-year contract with Hard Rock International, one of the world’s most recognized music, entertainment and dining brands with hotels, casinos and cafes worldwide. As part of the new agreement, DHL will provide its shipping services to all Hard Rock Cafe locations around the globe.

Hard Rock switched to DHL to handle all shipping needs, including delivery of inventory from Hard Rock’s distribution center in Louisville, KY to locations worldwide, and to fulfill online merchandise orders from www.hardrock.com. With 123 Hard Rock Cafes in 46 countries, Hard Rock was also looking for a dependable carrier to entrust its one-of-a-kind displays, memorabilia and historic display pieces for shipment to all Hard Rock locations worldwide.

DHL will be supporting Hard Rock’s “Top of the Rock” awards program, which recognizes the top performing Hard Rock Cafes around the world with the honor of displaying special pieces from its famous memorabilia collection.

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New U.S Postal Regulatory Commission Chairman issues message

Posted by | Mar 28, 2007 | |

The Postal Regulatory Commission is hoping to expedite its reconsideration of certain rates based on the U.S. Postal Service Governors’ rate decision announced March 19.

This was a key message from Dan Blair, the new chairman of the Postal Regulatory Commission, who spoke at the annual Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers’ early morning breakfast at the National Postal Forum.

“The [USPS] will be filing a document outlining possible proposals for how they would like us to look at [the reconsidered rates], and from there we will establish a process,” Mr. Blair said. “We expect that to happen soon — even this week. This will be intended to make the process move quickly and efficiently so we can get back to what is on our plate, which is establishing a new system.”

The USPS Governors approved the PRC’s proposed 7.6 percent rate average increase and set May 14 as the date for the implementation of these changes.
However, the Governors requested reconsideration of the PRC’s rate recommendations for Standard mail flats, the Non-Machinable Surcharge for First-Class mail letters and the Priority Mail Flat-Rate Box.

Mailers, specifically catalogers, are anxious to hear the schedule, especially since they were hit with 20 percent to 40 percent rate increases. Catalogers are hoping the PRC lowers the rate and that the change takes place before the May 14 implementation date.

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