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Is omni-channel fulfillment the answer to your logistics questions?

Nov 10, 2015

As a business owner, you have to ensure on time delivery no matter what method of purchase you offer your customers. You have to step up to the plate and fulfill orders with efficiency and speed, all the while keeping your operating costs down and shipping costs to the customer low. This is precisely what omni-channel fulfillment has the capability to do.

What you need to know about the Long-Term Highway Bill(s)

Nov 3, 2015

Federal transportation funding is expiring. In fact, it should have already expired. The original cutoff date for highway and infrastructure was October 29. However, after a desperate scramble on both sides of the party lines, an extension was given until November 20 so that the federal government can hopefully figure out a more long-term solution.

Takeaways from the MSPBJ’s panel discussion: Manufacturing

Oct 28, 2015

King Solutions’ director of business development, Tom Sellin, recently joined the MSPBJ’s Panel of Experts: Manufacturing. The session provided a unique opportunity to discuss the outlook of the industry with a group of experts. Some advantages of manufacturing in Minnesota include an excellent work force, strong work ethic and communities that embrace and understand the importance of a healthy manufacturing environment. The 7400 manufacturers in Minnesota account for 13% of jobs in Minnesota and 16% of total payroll.

King Solutions offers simple and affordable freight management system

Oct 27, 2015

DAYTON, Minn. (October 27, 2015) — Need help analyzing your transportation activity? National leader in supply chain management King Solutions is launching MyGameChanger™, a cloud-based freight management system for truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation data, providing insight into all current and historical freight activity from any service provider.

What you need to know about small package services as we head into the holiday rush

Sep 29, 2015

As we head into the holiday-season gauntlet, here’s what you should know about small package shipping so that you’re ready.

How does 3D printing affect the logistics industry?

Sep 23, 2015

Will 3D printing eventually put an end to the supply chain? It’s a valid concern of logistics professionals, but it is inherently one that has already been proven false. Make no mistake, 3D printing will change the logistics industry, but it will hardly be the end of...

How 3PLs help ecommerce businesses grow (without breaking)

Sep 17, 2015

Ecommerce is growing. This isn’t exactly news. After all, it’s something that’s been happening every year for nearly 20 years now. The thing is it’s not simply growing; it’s borderline exploding. With things changing so rapidly and the need for precise, dependable fulfillment being more necessary than ever, retailers are realizing they need external help if they want to stay in the game. They need third-party logistics providers.

What exceptional customer experiences mean to King

Sep 15, 2015

We know most big brands tout their customer service as being the best in their industries. At King Solutions, we don’t just say it, we believe it in such a way that we structure our business around customer service initiatives. Just in case that doesn’t convince you, we wanted to take a few minutes and explain why exactly we believe in truly exceptional customer services experience and what they mean to us.

What could Apple’s self-driving car mean for logistics?

Sep 9, 2015

As companies who rely heavily on freight trucks to move goods about the country, 3PLs are watching the evolution of self-driving automobiles closely. It is an innovation that has the potential to change the way they help their customers streamline the supply chain.