Key for Garage: Amazon’s Latest Delivery Service
A constant problem plaguing the shipping and delivery industry is ensuring that packages that are delivered when customers aren’t home don’t get stolen. The theft of packages has become a serious issue that’s affected communities across the country, so Amazon devised a solution to address some of the problems: Key for Garage. Key for Garage […]
Why Are Waymo Autonomous Vehicles Being Threatened in Phoenix?
Waymo autonomous vehicles are being tested on Phoenix roadways in order to make deliveries faster and more convenient. However, not every resident sees things that way, and some people in the community are openly hostile to the Waymo vehicles. There are have been several documented incidents of threats, damage, and aggression involving Waymo vehicles and […]
The CLDA Annual Meeting: Public Transportation Options in Phoenix
The Customized Logistics and Delivery Association, or CLDA, is hosting is 2019 annual meeting in Phoenix on May 8-10 at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass. Xcel Delivery Services is pleased to be a local sponsor of this important industry event. The luxury Sheraton hotel has many amenities right on site for you to […]
How Do Amazon Sellers Create Shipments?
Sellers who take part in the Amazon Marketplace must follow very specific guidelines when creating shipments. The shipments, which are part of the FBA, or Fulfillment by Amazon program, have to be shipped in the exact fashion required by Amazon in order for the inventory to be processed and dispatched. Here is what you need […]
Holly Springs: A Case Study in Drone Delivery
Among the many developments in field of supply chain management that is showing promise around the world is drone delivery. Using drones to deliver products directly to consumers keeps vehicles off congested roads and reduces emissions, making the process of delivering goods more convenient and eco-friendly. Holly Springs, a town outside of Raleigh, NC, is […]
Where Do Autonomous Cars Stand with Safety Standards?
Autonomous cars offer a long list of potential benefits and stand to change things that most people take for granted, from hailing a cab to ordering a food delivery. However, there are also risks to expanding the number of driverless cars on the road, including real safety concerns. These concerns were only increased when an […]
What Will it Take for Self-Driving Cars to Become the New Norm?
Are you tired of fighting traffic and spending your days behind the wheel? If self-driving cars become more common, you could ride to your destination as a passenger in your own car, as the autonomous function in the car does all the work for you. However, there timeline for the introduction of self-driving cars to […]
Planning Shipments Through an Offsite Warehouse
For many businesses, the time comes when keeping inventory onsite is no longer possible. When this happens, using an offsite warehouse is the answer. Many people worry that they will lose control of their inventory by using an outside warehouse and will struggle to track and ship as needed. However, these concerns aren’t warranted when […]
Launching an eCommerce Business? Here’s What You Need to Know About Shipping and Fulfillment
When you start an eCommerce business, you may think that attracting customers and getting the right inventory are the biggest challenges that you will face. In reality, you are likely to discover that it is shipping. In addition to being one of your biggest expenses, shipping and fulfillment can be extremely complex, especially for someone […]
Is Amazon Key a Step Too Far?
Every holiday season, there are a slew of news stories about packages being stolen off front porches. Package thieves, also called porch pirates, represent a burgeoning, albeit illegal, cottage industry that continues to grow as more people rely on online stores for holiday shopping and everyday household needs. Amazon is trying to solve the problem […]
