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Think King when ThinKING Green
As one of the largest industries in the U.S., the logistics industry has an obligation to minimize its environmental impact. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the transportation sector is the fastest-growing contributor of emissions and is...
Making the roads safer during distracted driving awareness month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and we here at King Solutions are joining other 3PL companies and our supply chain partners to focus on making our roads safer for freight carriers and everyday drivers. The dangers of distracted driving There were an...
Looking ahead in 2018: the state of the logistics industry
As the first quarter of 2018 wraps up, our shipping experts are bringing you the latest logistics numbers and industry trends. 2018 has been off to a strong start for the economy. These booming numbers, when combined with the ever-present capacity crunch, continues to...
King Solutions earns Governor’s Safety Award
DAYTON, Minn. (March 27, 2018) – King Solutions, Inc. will be recognized for excellence in workplace safety and health at the Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon on May 10 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The King Solutions is one of 279 employers to be honored through the awards program, coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council.
Why warehouse optimization is more important than ever
Speed and efficiency in the warehouse have always been important in logistics management, but the recent capacity crunch has given warehouses a new sense of urgency when loading and unloading trailers. The capacity crunch is playing a role There are fewer carriers on...
Building a solution for a company that knows building
Backed by 60 years of experience, our client manufactures specialty commercial building products for building owners, contractors and subcontractors. By delivering ten extensive product lines directly to construction sites worldwide, this major industry player makes things a whole lot easier for architects and other building professionals. What they needed was a partner to help make things easier for them, too.
King employees become Certified Transportation Brokers
We strongly believe that in order to provide the best logistics management services for our customers, we must continue to expand our expertise and invest in the professional growth of our employees. The more we know about our industry, the more our customers stand to...
5 shipping questions that analytics can help answer
Analytics are not meant to be used reactively. They are a tool that shippers can use to proactively plan their logistics strategy in order to save money, increase efficiency and better serve their customers. The supply chain is comprised of many moving parts...
Shipping is the key to great customer service
When it comes to online retailers and manufacturers, what’s the most important aspect of customer service? Is it communication? Friendly customer service representatives? A stable process for addressing customer issues and complaints? While all of these things are...
The benefits of using GPS tracking at the pallet level
Pallets leave the warehouse. They arrive at their destination. This much is always known by shippers. But what happens to them while en route? How can you tell where they are and when? How can you react to a situation if you don’t know where your shipments are at all...
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Joel Rice