Logistics
A Quick Reference on the U.S. Postal Service
Created in 1789 as the Department of the Post Office, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) commenced operations as an “independent establishment of the executive branch of the Government of the United ...
Postal TrendWatch — Q2 2009
The United States Postal Service (USPS) posted a net loss of $1.9 billion in the second quarter of FY 2009, as revenue and volume declined in all mail categories. The Postal Service has posted net losses in 10 of ...
Policy Briefing: Third-Party Logistics and the US Economy
Policy Briefing | What is 3PL? Third-Party Logistics (3PL) is the business of managing various elements of the supply chain via contract. ...
Third-Party Logistics: Keeping America’s Economy Moving
A Capitol HIll presentation by Don Soifer giving an industry overview and highlighting the benefits of Third-Party Logistics. . . .
Third-Party Logistics: Keeping America’s Economy Moving
The Third-Party Logistics (3PL) industry plays a central role in managing domestic and global supply chains. With approximately 35,000 jobs in the United States (not including warehouse employees), 3PL . . .
Performance-Based Logistics: A Primer for the New Administration
President Obama faces a crisis in security as daunting as that in the economy. Simply stated, the costs of operations and support – in essence, the day-to-day costs of running the U.S. Department of Defense . . .
Performance-Based Logistics: A Primer for the New Administration
President Obama faces a crisis in security as daunting as that in the economy. Simply stated, the costs of operations and support – in essence, the day-to-day costs of running the U.S. Department of Defense . . .
Radford Army Ammunition Plant: The Heart of the U.S. Ammunition Supply Chain
Nothing is more important to the effectiveness, security and survival of men and women in combat than their supply of ammunition. This truth was brought home to the U.S. military in Operations Iraqi Freedom . . .
Postal Service fails to deliver for consumers
IF YOUR wallet is feeling lighter these days, don’t look to the Postal Service for sympathy. Despite the economic meltdown, stamp prices are rising to 44 cents on May 11. The Postal Service is also seeking permission from Congress to eliminate a day of mail delivery. Meanwhile, ...
Postal TrendWatch — Q1 2009
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) posted a net loss of $384 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2009. Revenue was down by 6.3 percent -- or $1.3 billion - - compared to the same quarter last year. This ...