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Are you transporting freight the “SmartWay?”
It’s fair to say that the logistics industry has quite an impact on the environment. Truckers use about 54 billion gallons of diesel fuel each year, and non-refrigerated warehouses in the U.S. alone use an average of 6.1 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity and 13,400...
Greasing the wheels of this manufacturer’s LTL & FTL program
Our client formulates, tests and manufactures specialty greases that withstand some of the most heavily loaded applications in the world. Their lubricating greases and coatings are used in mining, industrial and construction environments and by major companies like...
King Solutions breaks ground on hot commodity: temperature-controlled space
King Solutions was granted official approval by the Dayton City Council to add an additional 101,000 square-foot warehouse facility on the company’s existing Dayton, MN property. A portion of the new facility will be temperature-controlled, opening up new possibilities for King’s Dayton storage location.
Is your logistics program ready for the holidays?
October is an interesting (and by interesting, we mean busy) month for supply chain professionals. It’s the (sort of) calm before the holiday storm, and it’s the perfect time to get your retail logistics program in gear before kicking it into overdrive in November,...
Are rate issues actually capacity issues?
In a time when shippers are sandwiched between rising freight rates and consumer demands for more affordable shipping, rising costs are at the top of every supply chain manager’s mind. Rising carrier rates are rampant across the country, and although shipments are...
Holiday fulfillment, The Millennial Effect, and keeping up with an evolving ecommerce landscape
With the holidays on the way, one of the busiest fulfillment times of the year is upon us. If you haven’t started planning for the heavy increase in sales, and the heavy burden that will be placed on your fulfillment process, there’s no time like the present. This...
Q3 wrap up: what’s happening in the logistics industry?
As Q3 wraps up and summer ends, a few things are unavoidable: the days will become shorter, the weather will become colder, and the shipping industry will be at its busiest. The holiday season is fast approaching, and to help you avoid some unnecessary logistics...
FTL, PTL, LTL, parcel: how to choose the right shipping option
There is no shortage of shipping options when it comes to moving your freight, and choosing the right service provider is a challenge for every business. While the available shipping options have stayed consistent over the years — shippers have traditionally had the...
The 3-phase white glove solution that resulted in zero damage claims for this electronics retailer
White glove delivery is the epitome of high-end, soup to nuts service in the logistics industry. It requires precision, timing and a mastery of virtually every component of the supply chain. There are no plug and play solutions for these types of deliveries....
King eliminates waste and delivers truckloads of efficiency
This environmentally conscious company has an important goal that should resonate with all of us: “developing solid waste management solutions that are environmentally friendly and cost effective.” They help businesses and cities achieve this goal by providing waste...
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