Matthew WhiteinDataDrivenInvestorThe Gig Economy, Labor Reform, and California AB 5A harbinger of disruption to come.Jan 27, 2020Jan 27, 2020
Matthew WhiteinDataDrivenInvestorData Inequality and Blender Economics in Supply ChainI love smoothies. I make the same recipe nearly every morning. Someday, I may be considered shokunin. Instead of Jiro Dreams of Sushi…Jan 24, 2020Jan 24, 2020
Matthew WhiteinGoBeyond.AI: E-commerce MagazineThe DTC Revolution: Services EditionDirect-to-Consumer (DTC) isn’t simply a consumer products phenomenon, but also encompasses a growing range of consumer services. Rising…May 14, 2019May 14, 2019
Matthew WhiteinGoBeyond.AI: E-commerce MagazineSubtraction by Addition: Reducing Logistics Expense with Multiple Distribution CentersLet us imagine for a moment that you are the owner of a successful ecommerce clothing brand, based in Los Angeles. When you founded the…Apr 25, 2019Apr 25, 2019
Matthew WhiteinGoBeyond.AI: E-commerce MagazineAmazon Logistics: A Threat to Legacy Carriers?As Amazon has deployed significant investment into the logistics space, analysts have repeatedly sounded the alarm with proclamations of…Apr 25, 2019Apr 25, 2019
Matthew WhiteinGoBeyond.AI: E-commerce MagazineCarrier Multi-Sourcing DemystifiedAs accessorial surcharge growth continues to outpace base rate increases, customers of UPS and FedEx are often tempted to find shelter…Apr 25, 2019Apr 25, 2019
Matthew WhiteSmall-Parcel? FedEx says “Not so Fast”As ecommerce sales transition from a bias towards smaller goods to a portfolio including mattresses, appliances, and sofas, carriers are…Mar 11, 2019Mar 11, 2019
Matthew WhiteinGoBeyond.AI: E-commerce MagazineControlling and Managing your own Parcel Contracts: A Wise ChoiceIt can be tempting to bundle your small-parcel contracts with other firms, or to use a 3PL contract with an eye towards reduced costs…Jan 22, 2019Jan 22, 2019
Matthew WhiteinGoBeyond.AI: E-commerce MagazineUPS/FedEx Fuel Surcharges: More Than Meets the Eye2018 heralded significant changes in fuel surcharges for both UPS and FedEx, resulting in significant pricing impacts for shippers and an…Jan 14, 2019Jan 14, 2019
Matthew WhiteinGoBeyond.AI: E-commerce MagazineUPS 2019 Rate Increase: Complex and ExpensiveUPS has rolled out the 2019 general rate increase, effective December 26th. Exceedingly complex and expensive, the 4.9% average base rate…Dec 20, 2018Dec 20, 2018