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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
shipping surcharge, Frontier ERP, shipping, logistics, freight recession, gs1 standards, UPS vs FedEx, shipping wars

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
varsity logistics, shipping, logistics, frontier erp

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
shipping surcharge, Frontier ERP, shipping, logistics, freight recession, gs1 standards, UPS vs FedEx, shipping wars

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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