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How to Solve The Unique Challenges of Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping

Thursday, June 20, 2019 | 2PM ET


With the help of Transportation Management Systems, shippers have been able to optimize their freight transportation strategy worldwide.

But global parcel shipping isn’t the same as freight.

Global parcel shipping requires multiple carriers. It’s the “last mile” in multiple distribution models. It’s under pressure to meet same-day and next-day delivery expectations. And then there are the returns…

Global parcel shipping requires a unique solution.

Join Logistyx President Ken Fleming for an appraisal of multi-carrier shipping, TMS solutions and the nuances of interpreting Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for TMS, without a barcode label in sight!

In this webinar, you’ll:

  • Review use case scenarios traditional TMS solutions struggle to manage, such as high volume and international shipping, and learn why parcel shipping requires a different solution
  • Learn how to design your shipping process and architecture to leverage both a traditional TMS and a multi-carrier shipping solution effectively
  • Understand how you can reduce net landed cost of goods while addressing challenges such as omnichannel distribution, cross-border commerce, and consumer delivery expectations
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