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KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Sifted, the trailblazer in Logistics Intelligence™ is proud to announce that Caleb Nelson, Chief Growth Officer has been named a recipient of the 2024 Pros to Know award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive (SDCE). This award honors...

At the end of February, the top supply chain leaders from some of the nation’s largest retailers will converge in Dallas for LINK ‘24, the Retail Industry Leaders Association’s top supply chain conference. The event takes place February 25-28 at the Gaylord Texan...

In the intricate landscape of parcel shipping today, shippers navigate a complex web of carriers, each with its unique strengths and weaknesses. It’s crucial to choose the right carrier for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.Carrier Diversification PresentationOur...

Amazon took the supply chain world by storm in 2023. They announced Amazon Shipping, a FedEx and UPS competitor service, Amazon Supply Chain, a service that offers end-to-end supply chain management, and the reopening of Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP). Sifted sat down...

Over the last few years, soaring shipping costs, unpredictable rate hikes, and a challenging logistical landscape have burdened businesses. It’s been a struggle to maintain profitability amid escalating costs, especially when the cost to ship has increased by as much...

Kansas City, Mo – Sifted, a leader in Logistics Intelligence, has been recognized as a 2023 Top Tech Startup by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. This award highlights Sifted's commitment to revolutionizing logistics through innovative software...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year? It will be if your customers receive their orders on time. The major carriers have published recommended cutoff dates to ship products to ensure delivery ahead of December 25. Nothing can steal Christmas like a late package....

It’s General Rate Increase (GRI) season once again. In true duopoly fashion, FedEx and UPS have announced the same GRI for 2024 at 5.9%. Down 1% from 2023’s 6.9% increase. But remember 5.9% is just an average. The impact to your business could be much higher. Before...

A few weeks ago, PARCEL Forum brought logistics professionals from around the industry to Nashville. They discussed trends and challenges in parcel shipping, networked with peers, and forged new partnerships. Sifted was well-represented, both through our booth and...

In an era full of fast-paced change and challenges in parcel shipping, Amazon is finally throwing their hat into the ring of carriers. After years of speculation that they’d one day compete with FedEx and UPS, the eCommerce and tech giant is launching Amazon Shipping,...