The Shift Toward Regional: Why Smaller Carriers Are Gaining Ground
Learn what’s driving regional carrier growth and how advanced shipping software can help businesses leverage the benefits For many people, when they think about parcel and freight carriers, their mind goes straight to the big players like UPS, FedEx, or even the USPS. For decades, these logistics giants have played a major role in shaping […]
The 2025 Less-Than-Truckload Freight Class Shake-Up: What It Means for You
Discover how the right technology and support can help you navigate NMFC changes with confidence Shipping less-than-truckload (LTL) freight can feel like playing a game of Tetris. It involves constantly trying to fit different pieces together just right. And lucky for you, 2025 just added a few new pieces. As of July 19th, the National […]
Modern Shipping for IBM i: Extend the Life and Power of Your AS/400 System
Discover how Varsity can level-up your IBM i shipping without deplatforming Released over 35 years ago, the AS/400 (now known as IBM i) entered the market as a groundbreaking system for the digital work environment. For decades, its powerful and scalable structure has propelled some of the biggest brands and complex supply chains toward success. […]
IBM i (AS/400) Guide: Managing Increased Parcel Throughput
Learn how IBM i (AS/400) Power users can streamline their shipping operations and increase their parcel throughput with ease Up and running since 1988, IBM i (AS/400) operating systems (now Power Systems), are a cornerstone of many businesses’ shipping operations. Today, over 100,000 companies, including numerous Fortune 500 enterprises, continue to rely on IBM i […]
The Truth About Transactional Pricing in Parcel and LTL Shipping Software
Discover why transactional pricing falls short for high-volume shippers and the available alternatives For businesses in the market for a new shipping software solution, most of the focus is on things like features, functionality, integrations, and carrier support. Though vital, it is less often we see shipping software buyers start by questioning the pricing model. […]
Why Back-to-School E-Commerce is Becoming a Supply Chain Stress Test
Back-to-school season is putting shipping strategies to the test… can yours keep up? Back-to-school shopping used to be very straightforward. You’d grab the printed school-issued supplies list from the fridge, pile into the car, and grab everything you need in that one trip to the local big-box store. However, this isn’t the same experience the […]
The True Cost of Shipping: 2025 General Rate Increases (GRI) and Surcharges
Discover how shipping costs are shifting and why your 2025 budget may already be at risk Wouldn’t it be nice to go back to when shipping used to be more predictable? You could negotiate your contract, lock in your carrier rates, and account for the surcharges that would accompany peak holiday season. Unfortunately, this is […]
Closing the Gaps: Automated Auditing for Parcel and Freight
Explore how intelligent, automated auditing tools can transform multi-carrier shipping efficiency Shipping invoices don’t always tell the whole truth. Between missed service guarantees, accessorial charges, and fluctuating surcharges, it is easy for errors to slip through. And this is especially true for teams juggling high volumes across multiple carriers. For shippers who handle both parcel […]
Are You Getting the Most from Your Shipping Data? Why Visibility Isn’t Enough
Discover how advanced analytics tools turn shipping data into smarter decisions Shipping visibility tools have made it easier to track delivery statuses, monitor carrier performance, and access historical data. But simply having access to this information does not equate to using it effectively. For many businesses, the data visibility is there, yet it continues to […]
Lessons from Disruption: Building a More Resilient Supply Chain
Explore strategies for turning supply chain disruptions into opportunities for success Just like a single weak link can break an entire chain, one ship stuck in a canal can suddenly delay your product’s arrival by weeks. In the modern logistics landscape, disruption has become more of a guarantee than a possibility. From unexpected labor strikes […]