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Shipping Wars: UPS vs FedEx, Battle for Your Business

August 25, 2025
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| Categories: ERP Software, Shipping, Supply Chain Management, Uncategorized
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The shipping wars are heating up as the two giants vie for market dominance in shipping and logistics: UPS vs FedEx. Recent changes in dimensional weight policies, structural reshuffling, and holiday-season rate hikes are reshaping the freight landscape. For manufacturers reliant on dependable shipping, the pressure to adapt is mounting. Let’s explore what the freight logistics companies are throwing on the table and how manufacturers can come out on top by using their current ERP and distribution software. Dive…

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Manufacturing in a Freight Recession: Peak Season Impact

August 4, 2025
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| Categories: ERP Software, Make-to-Order, Manufacturing, MES, Sales Order Management, Shipping, Supply Chain Management, Uncategorized
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The second half of the year is often a make-or-break time for U.S. manufacturers. As the holiday season approaches, demand typically surges, and supply chains ramp up their operations. However, in 2025, manufacturers are preparing for peak season in the shadow of a freight recession, which is changing the way companies must operate. Whether you produce windows, furniture, building products, or home décor, understanding the impact of the freight recession is essential to protect profitability and performance. What Is a…

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Webinar: Shipping With Frontier ERP and Varsity Logistics

July 9, 2025
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| Categories: ERP Software, Sales Order Management, Shipping, Uncategorized
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Join Our Live Webinar: Simplify LTL, FTL & Parcel Shipping From Inside Frontier Is your team spending too much time on manual distribution tasks? Struggling to control freight costs or keep up with customer expectations? Is your freight planning for naught? We’ve got a smarter way to manage it all — right from your Frontier ERP system. Join us for an exclusive live webinar where we’ll show how Varsity Logistics integrates seamlessly with Frontier ERP to bring automation, accuracy,…

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Shipping Surcharge Hikes: A Wake-Up Call for Manufacturers

June 23, 2025
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| Categories: ERP Software, Financial, Make-to-Order, Manufacturing, Shipping, Supply Chain Management, Uncategorized
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For manufacturers, the cost of moving products is becoming harder to predict—and harder to control. In 2025, both UPS and FedEx are rolling out major changes to their shipping surcharge structures, putting extra pressure on companies that ship heavy, bulky, or irregular items. These surcharge increases are more than minor adjustments—they reflect a broader shift in carrier strategy. If you’re not actively managing your shipping surcharge exposure, your logistics costs could rise dramatically. FedEx Restructures Shipping Surcharges FedEx has…

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Adapting to Labor Volatility in Trucking and Warehousing

May 27, 2025
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In April 2025, the U.S. transportation labor market sent mixed signals. According to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking employment, which showed strong momentum in March, dramatically slowed in April, adding just 1,400 jobs after a 7,000-job spike the previous month. Meanwhile, warehousing and storage jobs surged by nearly 10,000, fueled by importers rushing to bring goods in ahead of anticipated tariff increases. This uneven hiring landscape reflects broader supply chain uncertainty and a cautious economy…

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Get the Best Shipping Prices and Faster Delivery With Reimagined eCommerce Packaging

February 17, 2025
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eCommerce is evolving rapidly, and so is the way products are packaged, sorted, and shipped. One of the biggest shifts in packaging design is the move toward squared-off cartons and right-sized packaging with no voids. This trend leads to faster delivery times and the best shipping prices for manufacturers’ eCommerce shipments. In this article, we will look at how these packaging trends help manufacturers. They can get better shipping rates, ensure faster delivery, and improve eCommerce packaging for automation…

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Elevate Dispatch Planning for Truckload Shipping With Frontier

December 30, 2024
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| Categories: ERP Software, Manufacturing, MES, Production Scheduling
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For manufacturers, efficient truckload shipping and dispatch planning are key to cost control and efficiency. Whether moving goods across the country or delivering products to dealer locations and job sites, the right tools and plans matter. This blog post will explore truckload shipping and the advantages of using Frontier Dispatch Truckload Planning and iDispatch Load Execution. Importance of Effective Planning for Truckload Shipping Dispatch planning for truckload shipping is the backbone of effective logistics management. Proper planning ensures that…

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How Shipping Software Integration Boosts Control, Savings, and Customer Satisfaction

February 8, 2024
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Discover how shipping software integration with Frontier ERP reduces frustrating bottlenecks. In today’s fast-paced world, efficient shipping is critical for delivering on customer promises. Yet, for many companies, this final hurdle can become a frustrating nightmare due to order delays, inaccurate deliveries, and rising costs. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The challenges of manual data entry, fragmented workflows, and limited visibility plague businesses of all sizes. These pain points translate into real consequences like error-prone processes, time-consuming tasks,…

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