U.S. delivery companies are projected to handle 2.3 billion packages this year according to ShipMatrix, a logistics consulting company. That number exceeds the volume for 2024 by 5%.
But with supply chain issues, grounded cargo planes and tariff policies, we could see higher prices, a scarcity of some items and new fees on shipping.
On Cincinnati Edition, we talk with an operations expert and local shop owners about navigating online and instore purchases.
Guests:
- Sachin Modi, department head, University of Cincinnati Department of Operations, Business Analytics, and Information Systems
- Sandi Stonebraker, owner, Stoney's Etc
- Michael Hubbard, co-owner, Woodburn Games
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