Parcel Shipping Management Resource Library

Whitepapers | Webcasts | Case Studies | Brochures | Videos

All the brochures are available as a direct download, the case studies, webcasts, and whitepapers require a you to fill in a short registration form.

Whitepapers

Reverse Lifecycle Management - The Next Opportunity in Reverse Logistics
This whitepaper discusses the evolving nature of the Reverse Logistics Industry and the business case for an enterprise system orientation (Reverse Lifecycle Management system) for the execution and planning of Reverse Logistics processes. >> register
2010 Industry Survey Findings - Parcel Shipping & Global Trade Management >> register

For the fourth year Kewill has conducted a benchmarking survey of logistics professionals. The research findings of this survey are detailed in a whitepaper that also provides 10 recommendations for best practices for parcel shipping and export compliance.
Optimizing Freight & Parcel with Oracle OTM & Kewill >> register

This whitepaper takes an in-depth look at the advantages of integrating Oracle OTM with Kewill's parcel shipping solution and provides detailed scenarios of how these 2 solutions can benefit high volume freight and parcel operations.
Oil & the Economy - Best Practices in Parcel Shipping & Global Trade Management >> register

This whitepaper is co-authored with Supply Chain Digest and focuses on parcel shipping and global trade management and how they are being affected by the dramatic changes in the cost of oil and US economic activity.
Reaching the Tipping Point in Parcel Shipping >> register

This paper looks at the important forces that are driving increases in the level of parcel shipping for many companies, how multi-carrier parcel shipping systems have improved their capabilities and scalability over the past three years and the 10 indicators it may be time for your company to assess the benefits of multi-carrier shipping system strategies and technology.
2nd Annual Shipping Performance Benchmark Survey >> register

For the second year Kewill conducted a survey to gain an insight into key benchmarks for parcel shipping performance, isolate industry differentiators for parcel operations and gain an understanding of distribution organization quality metrics. This informative whitepaper details the results from this survey and makes recommends for achieving best practices.
Calculating the Impact & Total Cost of Ownership >> register

The concept of a free carrier-provided parcel shipping system is a misnomer that is often used to encourage shippers to accept limited capability and flexibility in exchange for a lower upfront payment. Multi-carrier systems offer the flexibility to minimize costs regardless of carrier, provide scalability and improved customer service. This informative study discusses the advantages of third-party multi-carrier solutions and provides 10 questions for Logistics Managers to answer before using carrier-provide shipping systems.
Making Intelligent Decisions in Parcel Shipping >> register

When evaluating a Parcel Shipping solution companies should take a cross-functional perspective and consider the requirements of Operations, Information Technology, and C-level Executives. This informative study is authored by Adrian Gonzalez of ARC Advisory Group and provides a set of assessment questions that will help companies looking for a Parcel Shipping solution make an intelligent and well-informed investment decision
The Business Case for Investing in a Parcel Shipping Solution >> register

The business case for investing in a Parcel Shipping solution should be well defined, verifiable and aligned with your company’s financial, operation and strategic objectives. This informative study is authored by Adrian Gonzalez of ARC Advisory Group and examines the value drivers of a Parcel Shipping solution. It also highlights key metrics that companies should establish and track to validate the business case and drive continuous improvement
Parcel Shipping Breakthrough – Shipping as a Strategic Weapon >> register

Until recently shipping was perceived merely as part of the fulfillment process, relegated to the role of producing a label and with no perceived strategic importance in the overall demand-driven supply network. As companies respond to the change brought about by the global economy and drive towards achieving operational excellence and improving customer service, the focus has shifted and shipping is now being viewed as a strategic component in the supply-chain.

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Webcasts

International Markets - Parcel Shipping Trends Outside the USA >> register
Download this 45 minute on-demand webcast and head from a panel of seasoned parcel shipping experts as they discuss the complexity and opportunity of international shipping. Webcast features industry executives from TNT, DHL and Parcel Research.
Navarre Logistical Services: Delivering Retail Distribution Excellence. >> register
Download this 50 minute on-demand webcast and learn how Navarre Logistical Services has retooled their entire enterprise software platform in order to continue to provide some of the industries best in class metrics in delivering to consumers and retailers. With their investment in SAP, HighJump and Kewill, Navarre now has a flexible, standard platform to build out additional services to serve their customers
Parcel Shipping Strategies for e-retailers. >> register

Download this 20 minute on-demand webcast and gain best practices for fulfilling 1,000+ parcels a day, why and enterprise shipping solution is essential for the unique shipping requirements of e-retailers, how the top 500 e-retailers use special services from parcel carriers to ensure orders are delivered on time and strategies for fulfilling international orders. You'll also learn how ShopNBC, drugstore.com and Vermont Teddy Bear use Kewill to handle their unique fulfillment requirements including peak shipping volumes of 50,000 per day, drop shipping and multi-brand fulfillment strategies.
Best Practices in Managing Transportation Costs featuring Home Interiors & Gifts, Swiss Colony & FedEx. >> register

Find out how Home Interiors & Gifts worked wit FedEx to speed up fulfillment with customized shipping labels and lowered transportation costs with a unique zone skipping strategy. Find out how The Swiss Colony fulfills over 160,000 parcels a day during peak season shipping while maintaining costs with efficient packaging and a unique supplier manual that minimizes accessorial charges. Gain an industry perspective from FedEx and ways companies are collaborating with the carriers to manage transportation costs while maintaining customer service.
Intelligent Distribution Strategies for Retail – featuring Vermont Teddy Bear and the editor of Internet Retailer magazine >> register

Learn why fulfillment and distribution strategies are becoming increasingly important to multi-channel retailers. Find out how Vermont Teddy Bear’s floral delivery business, Calyx and Corolla, delivers over 10,000 shipments a day while remaining in control of its branding strategy and shipping information while using a drop shipping model to allow flower growers to fulfill orders directly to the consumer.
Best Practices in Peak Holiday Shipping – featuring Gymboree, FedEx and the editor of Internet Retailer magazine >> register

As more consumers do their shopping online, transportation strategies are increasingly important as retailers try to offer the best customer service whilst maintaining control of costs. Discover best practices for the holiday season, retail trends and how Gymboree uses transportation shipping strategies to cope with the holiday peak shipping season.
CooperVision Case Study: How Shipping Supports International Strategy – featuring CooperVision & DHL. >> register
Learn how CooperVision is incorporating transportation & shipping as a key component of their enterprise shipping, in order to support increased revenues, while streamlining processes and cutting costs.
Mazda Case Study: Spare Part Fulfillment featuring Mazda & FedEx >> register

Learn how Mazda delivers 750,000 shipments annually from its five distribution facilities to its 700 dealerships across US and Canada and how the company has improved service levels, lowered costs and made significant savings with an enterprise shipping management system

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Case Studies

Flagship

Archway Marketing Services - deploys Kewill Flagship to support its mammoth marketing material distribution business >> register
B&H Photo – reduces time spent on daily shipments by 40% with Kewill Flagship >> register
Digi – best practices in enterprise shipping using Kewill Flagship boost fulfillment operations & customer service >> register
Kichler - streamlines fulfillment and eliminates manual processes using Kewill Flagship integrated with HighJump and Oracle PeopleSoft >> register
Vermont Teddy Bear – uses Kewill Flagship and a drop ship strategy to fulfill 10,000 orders a day >> register