{"id":10921,"date":"2022-06-29T18:04:42","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T01:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/?p=10921"},"modified":"2023-01-18T18:06:03","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T02:06:03","slug":"3-minute-explainer-evaluating-parcel-shipping-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/3-minute-explainer-evaluating-parcel-shipping-solutions","title":{"rendered":"3 Minute Explainer: Evaluating Parcel Shipping Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10922&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a parcel shipping solution requires careful consideration of today\u2019s needs and tomorrow\u2019s goals. In this 3 Minute Explainer we look at the questions to ask when evaluating parcel shipping solutions for enterprises.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel shipping is growing at an exponential rate. More than 100 billion parcels were shipped in 2019, but forecasts suggest that this will <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parcelandpostaltechnologyinternational.com\/news\/e-commerce\/pitney-bowes-report-shows-global-growth-of-parcel-industry.html\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more than double by 2026<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-commerce has dramatically changed a variety of industries. These days, it is not just consumers buying retail goods online, but businesses too. More companies are sending more small packages, to more destinations, than ever before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of different technological solutions that can help businesses simplify and streamline their parcel shipping operations. However, choosing the right solution is critical.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Question 1: How Complex Are Your Needs?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To the average person, parcel shipping means printing shipping labels, sticking them on boxes, and sending the boxes out the door. Logistics managers know that it is significantly more complicated than that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to optimize parcel shipping, companies must research carrier rates, routes, and service levels. They need real-time data to track shipments\u00a0 and alerts if a package is likely to miss its delivery deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible to use manual processes or carrier-provided systems to handle parcel shipping. However, rate shopping and carrier selection is time-consuming and labor-intensive. As parcel volumes grow, this can quickly become unmanageable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to evaluate <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/solutions\/multi-carrier-shipping\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel shipping solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ask yourself the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What kind of carrier network is available?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will you need shipping options such as specialist or regional carriers?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the solution support consolidations?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can the solution support automated, multi carrier parcel routing?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a way of identifying delivery problems so that logistic staff can take proactive measures to resolve this?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What kind of tracking and chain of custody controls are available?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Question 2: Will You Optimize Logistics ROI?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not practical for high volume shippers to manually research carrier rates for every parcel. As a result, many organizations use a single carrier to handle all of their shipments. This has the benefit of allowing enterprises to negotiate volume discounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, using a single carrier does not mean that your company is getting the absolute best rate for every shipment. Multi carrier shipping solutions help reduce costs. The solution routes your parcels to the lowest cost carrier and service level that can meet the promised delivery date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need the answer to these questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What carriers and services are available?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What modes of transportation are supported?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the solution support both outbound and inbound logistics?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the solution automate carrier invoice auditing?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Question 3: What are Your Growth Plans?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could purchase a solution that suits your needs today. But how will those needs change in three, five or ten years? If your growth plans include expansion into new markets, your shipping solution must be able to support that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-border shipments are more complex than domestic ones, by orders of magnitude. Shippers will need to prepare customs documentation, understand tariffs, screen shipments and customers against government lists, and ensure all required licenses and permits are in place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the key questions to ask:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do we need access to new carriers in new markets?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What kind of <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/solutions\/export-management\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">export management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tools are available for international shipping?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will you have access to accurate trade compliance content, including government denied party lists, tariff books and so forth?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will the solution be able to handle very high volumes?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can the solution support multiple languages and currencies?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How will the solution support international returns and customer service?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will we need 24\/7, follow-the-sun support?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing a solution you should not only consider your current requirements, but consider future needs as much as is possible. 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