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Choosing the right supply chain management services

Choosing the right supply chain management services

At King Solutions, we have a broad range of services that are perfect for retailers, printers, shippers and a variety of other B2B and B2C companies. Whether you have LTL freight that needs consolidation, need warehousing space or  are simply looking for project...

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King wins gold in the Wellness by Design +Green Award

King wins gold in the Wellness by Design +Green Award

At King Solutions, there are a few things we value more than anything: our partners, clients and employees, and the environment. Just how much do we value these things? We can sit around all day telling you just how much, but we’d rather let our accomplishments do the...

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How to create a coast-to-coast distribution chain

How to create a coast-to-coast distribution chain

Whether you ship B2B or B2C, creating a distribution chain is essential for your business. If you are looking to expand your reach to retail and the more than 125 million households nationwide, it’s time to create a coast- to-coast distribution chain. Creating...

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How to establish a drop shipping program

How to establish a drop shipping program

Drop shipping is growing in the US, and many supply chain entities have taken notice. In order to compete with one another, manufacturers and wholesalers have made it a major goal to establish drop shipping programs of their own, enticing retailers at every turn to...

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Deciding between internal and outsourced warehousing

Deciding between internal and outsourced warehousing

When it comes to your supply chain, every decision you make takes into account what you will be investing and your ROI. This is true when deciding between internal and outsourced warehousing. For some businesses, choosing to keep their products stored “in-house” is...

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Simple ways to reduce your freight costs

Simple ways to reduce your freight costs

Shipping and freight costs are a budgetary concern for every business. They can make up substantial portions of a company's overhead costs and even prevent smaller businesses from achieving the growth necessary to remain competitive in their industry. While shipping...

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How to measure and ensure carrier performance

How to measure and ensure carrier performance

Carrier performance is an integral part of the supply chain. It is also the only portion where products are completely out of the hands of the companies that sell and ship them. Because of this, shippers need to make sure that their carriers are performing up to their...

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5 services that 3PLs can provide for your business

5 services that 3PLs can provide for your business

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are the key to running a successful supply chain. Their industry partnerships and expertise allow them to handle far more than simple shipping services. From strategy to end-to-end fulfillment and more, here are five invaluable...

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How shippers can mitigate supply chain costs and risks

How shippers can mitigate supply chain costs and risks

The supply chain, from manufacturing to warehousing and distribution, is one of the most multifaceted processes in the modern world. Through the multiple steps in the process, each involving their own industry players, a lot can go wrong while moving through the...

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Consumers want faster shipping. Can shippers keep up?

Consumers want faster shipping. Can shippers keep up?

A great balance was shifted in 2016: for the first time ever, studies began to show that consumers are doing more of their shopping online than in brick-and-mortar stores. A five-year-old study by from comScore and UPS confirms that shoppers now make 51% of their...

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