Psyched about Home Delivery World

I’ve been working for 10 years in Logistics and much of that time was at UPS. I am always amazed at how much innovation is being done in this space – That is why I am so excited about the upcoming Home Delivery World. The depth of the event looks like it will handle all components of the logistics and supply chain industry. I am even more excited since we will be speaking and have a booth on the busy expo floor.

I do have a few specific items I am truly interested in as they impact my world with all the e-commerce, pharma, electronics, and other companies I interact with daily. The easiest is how are UPS and FedEx dealing with their declining delivery performance and how are the market and new entrants taking advantage of this opportunity?

Another piece of information I am interested in learning from the presenters and many of the logistics professionals at the event is accessorial costs and their impact on their business. I look at these fees like the caveats that are voiced over pharma commercials on television or online. They always say something like – “It may cure your migraine headache, but your nose may turn green.” as an extreme example. But think about the list of fees customers need to be very aware of every day – Their shipping prices initially look very reasonable until the customer factors in fuel surcharges, weekend delivery, delivery area surcharge and so, so, many more.

We just had the prime day. And every time there is a prime day each company looks to evaluate their loyalty program, their shipping fees, and the overall “Amazon effect.” Considering Amazon is now the 3rd largest logistics service in the US, I want to understand how logistics leaders are dealing with their internal teams to compete with the 800-lb. gorilla.

I missed events during the pandemic -I get to have direct, fun conversations with professionals with all kinds of experience. More importantly, I learn and ensure I look at this great industry and the innovations that are being built and evolved.