Ep 328: Bumper end-of-year episode

In this special end-of year episode, Jonathan Bouaziz (Kardinal), Kevin Seller (Escher), Will Simpson (Kantar) and David Spottiswood (Hurrican) cover different aspects of the postal and delivery world.   Jonathan Bouaziz, CEO at Kardinal, discusses: Optimising PUDO networks Understanding the implications of making changes to a PUDO network Merging letter and parcel delivery Creating delivery efficiency in combining letter and parcel last mile delivery Frequency of delivery, including in rural areas Kevin Seller, Chief Sales Officer at Escher, covers: Analysis of major issues facing post office networks Variabilizing costs in fixed networks Using self-service in post office networks Tailoring range of services in different post offices Returns at post offices Post offices at e-commerce distribution hubs Simplifying IT in post office networks Will Simpson, Client Direct at Kantar's Postal & Logistics unit, discusses: Changes in postal regulatory environment Service quality, price, and competition Regulation and parcel delivery Sustainability in delivery and logistics Measuring effectiveness of mail David Spottiswood, co-founder at Hurricane, covers: ICS2 implementation update Providing the right data to ensure uplift with airlines New legislation and de minimis changes Enforcement of existing cross-border legislation Customs and border protection Cross-border returns C2C cross-border shipments, including post office lodgements