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Trucking regulations that are impacting shippers
Trucking regulations are continuously updated and changed in order to make the industry safer and more environmentally friendly. While these trucking regulations may be necessary for safety, they can impact shipping schedules and best practices.
King Solutions named a “Top 2016 Workplace” by the Star Tribune
We did it again! For the second year in a row, King Solutions was named as one of the “Top Workplaces” in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. This is the second year in a row that we have made the list and we couldn’t be more proud of our employees, our leaders and our...
How to protect high value cargo
Protecting high value cargo is a priority for many logistics teams. Those who frequently ship and carry big ticket items know how important it is to make sure they reach their destination intact and without any damage.
Making the decision to outsource your logistics
Making the decision to outsource your logistics to a third party logistics provider (3PL) is not something to take lightly, but it’s a decision that could greatly benefit your company, your operations and your customers.
Forging successful supply chain partnerships
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 eventually brick-and-mortar stores.
The simple way to successfully implement RFID tracking
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 streamline day-to-day operations.
Best practices for LTL shipping
The best practices for LTL shipping revolve around three key factors:
1. Knowing when to send LTL shipments
2. Understanding freight classifications
3. Using multiple carriers to find the best shipping service
When combined, these practices will allow shippers to fully enjoy the benefits that LTL shipments can bring to a business.
The impact of millennial shoppers on the supply chain
The impact of millennials, also known as Generation Y, has been felt by nearly every industry in the world. They are the fastest growing segment in the workplace, they are slowly becoming the largest segment of consumers, and they are now the primary segment that retailers and businesses are targeting with their products and marketing efforts.
The importance of business ethics in the logistics industry
As we celebrated the recent honor of being awarded a 2016 Minnesota Business Ethics Award, it got us thinking about the practice of ethics in business and what it truly means for companies within the logistics industry to implement ethics within their own businesses.
Is 2016 the year of warehouse robots?
As we are almost halfway through 2016, the advances in robotics beg the question: will this be the year that the scale tips in the direction of warehouse automation, or are human workers still the primary movers of the country’s products?
Ready to talk logistics? So are we.
Joel Rice