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Finding the right barcode system for your product
Consumers may ignore them, but businesses understand the importance of choosing the right barcode system for their products. So, which barcode system is right for your products?
The 2016 National Postal Forum: Tune into Success
The postal industry, as a whole, is focused on uniting the physical world (USPS mail communications) with the digital world (internet, social media, smart phone applications, etc.) This became apparent to us while attending this year’s National Postal Forum (NPF) in Nashville, TN, from March 20-23.
Meet the team: Kaylie Arnold
In pervious executive interviews we’ve shared on the King Solutions blog, you’ve been introduced to key members of our executive team including Michael Patterson and Jennie Morine. Now, we want to introduce the team that produces the content that you get from us weekly: our contributors. First up is Peter Tulisaari.
What’s ahead for the United States Postal Service?
In taking a step back from the often one-sided arguments, the future of the USPS is not as bad as many people claim it to be. When taking a non-biased look at the situation, the troubles of the USPS can all be rooted in the unfunded liabilities that have plagued the agency for years.
How to get the best ROI from your 3PL
When it comes to working with a 3PL, shippers can do a lot to enhance their partnership and improve their operations even more, thus exponentially increasing their return on investment.
King delivers Vivian Lou success with HSN
What began as a simple complaint to a podiatrist quickly turned into a game-changing shoe insert product known as the Vivian Lou Insolia® Insoles back in 2014. These weight-shifting shoe inserts subtly adjust the foot’s pitch and position in high heels, resulting in decreased foot pain, improved body alignment and posture, and an extended, comfortable wear time. But as fulfilling as this product was for the user, the company was in dire need of help with their own fulfillment challenges—especially with their big Home Shopping Network opportunity.
Connecting your supply chain through social media
Social media will be a game changer for many companies’ supply chains in the years to come. So how do companies incorporate it into their supply chain?
The dos and don’ts of shipping oversized cargo
Shipping oversized cargo, much like the process of shipping perishables, requires a few extra precautions and steps to get right. Before you begin the process, take heed of some advice from industry professionals. There are a few dos and don’ts when it comes to shipping oversized cargo.
TMS or managed transportation services? Why not both?
Can a company achieve the benefits of a TMS and work with a MTS Provider? Why can’t a company do both?
Is your 3PL partner moving toward the future?
As your business continues to head down the road to tomorrow, you need to know your 3PL will be there with you, keeping pace, if not leading the way. So the question is, is your 3PL partner moving towards the future?
Ready to talk logistics? So are we.
Joel Rice