“When you're looking at budgeting for the next two, three, four years, know that the parcel market right now is ripe. So go for it hard right now. Plan for volumes to stay pretty steady.”

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, we’re joined by Robin Meyer, Senior Vice President of Parcel Strategy and Solutions at Transportation Insight.

Sharing a captivating reel of anecdotes and a truckload of insightful advice, Robin, along with hosts Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love, offers several key parcel market forecasts, signposting a clear message: In what has become a shippers’ market, the opportunities for large and small players alike are immense.

Discussions include a focus on the priorities of industry leaders, from the need to cut costs to mitigating risks and meeting heightening consumer expectations. Later, conversations then turn to the hangover from the pandemic and importance for shippers to diversify and take advantage of favorable market conditions.

From considering how to find the right partner for your business as it grows and changes to the importance of understanding key operational data, listeners can expect a true masterclass from one of the industry’s brightest talents.

Listen to the full episode for a complete rundown on what’s needed to capitalize on current and future opportunities, with Robin offering advice on:

· The importance of embracing technology

· Becoming more adaptive and responsive in a fast-moving market

· The need to analyze carrier contracts

· Exploring market share opportunities

· Evaluating your distribution model and network

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This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/small-parcel-2024-leaving-table-1267