How can shippers take measures to prevent cargo theft? It comes down to understanding how thieves work and what you can do to cut them off at every turn.

Not all shippers know what constitutes high value freight. Because of this, many items are shipped that do not carry the necessary insurance, tracking and handling that they deserve. So, how can shippers determine if the items they are shipping are of extraordinary value?

The request for proposal (RFP) process can be time consuming and overwhelming for teams of any size. This is especially true of those teams that are not prepared for the process in advance. If you or your team find that you’ve been tasked with this process, you will want to take the time required to develop the components necessary to make the time spent efficient and valuable for your company as a whole. Since our team has been asked to complete RFPs a time or two, we’ve compiled a few recommendations to consider while putting together RFPs from 3PLs.

The supply chain. It sits at the center of the warehousing and fulfillment industries and the process can make or break a company’s success. Generally, the supply chain involves processes, technology and a few key people from the distribution department. While the supply chain team starts (and often ends) here, an effective team should include members outside that team, as well. Since our team knows a little bit about the workings of an effective supply chain, we put together a brief overview of the team we recommend for success.