Why Apathy May Be The Greatest Threat To Your Supply Chain Even before the global pandemic threw a wrench into the supply chain, severe disruptions were years in the making. From 2014 to 2018, drivers reported a 27.4% increase in delays lasting six or more hours. Analysis conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) […]

When one of the largest US freight carriers like FedEx makes a significant change in late payment charges (LPCs)— to the tune of 6% of the total invoice—it has substantial implications for shippers. Because FedEx negotiates different rates with all its customers, those with high freight volumes can negotiate better terms, including late payment charges. […]

In April of this year, one of the largest freight carriers in America suddenly announced that it would start assessing a late payment charge (LPC) of 6% on total past due invoice amounts. The announcement from FedEx would impact thousands of customers who were already struggling under the weight of ever-rising shipping costs. What’s more, […]

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