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Today’s supply chain is more complex than ever. Between emerging technologies and the entities that use them, there are many major players and methods of moving and tracking freight. Items must travel from manufacturers to warehouses, then to retail distributors and...
Jul 5, 2016
Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is most commonly used within our industry to track the placement of products within warehouses. But more than that, RFID trackers allow companies to reduce cargo theft liabilities, track carrier performance and...
Jun 28, 2016
The best practices for LTL shipping revolve around three key factors: Knowing when to send LTL shipments Understanding freight classifications Using multiple carriers to find the best shipping service When combined, these practices will allow shippers to fully enjoy...
Jun 21, 2016
There are currently 80 million millennials in the U.S. (people born between 1980 and 2000). They now make up 25% of the entire population of the U.S. The impact of millennials, also known as Generation Y, has been felt by nearly every industry in the world. They are...
Jun 14, 2016
Recently, our team announced our achievement in being awarded a 2016 Minnesota Business Ethics Award. The award reflected King’s commitment to exemplify the highest standards of ethical conduct within business practices. As we celebrated this honor, it got us thinking...
