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The King’s Scroll

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The King Way: carrier compliance

May 13, 2015

At King Solutions, carrier compliance is a big deal. So much so, that we take ongoing steps to ensure our carriers are working to provide successful transportation of our customer’s goods. What does this mean exactly? Read on to find out more information.

How 3PL providers help small businesses grow

May 12, 2015

While it is true that growth is good for your business, unbridled growth could end up hurting you if it is left to spiral out of control. If you continue onward without the means of meeting the demand, you risk losing potential and current customers to the competition. This is when you know a 3PL provider is right for your business.

How mobile technology is changing supply chain management

May 7, 2015

With the rise (and affordability) of mobile technology, that process is changing significantly. There doesn’t have to be that moment of ‘letting go’ or trusting that your strategy will work. Instead, you can see things as they happen in real time. You can be in the warehouses and in the trucks and see any obstacles that might stand between the two.

King Solutions pioneers individual freight GPS tracking

May 5, 2015

Do you know where your freight is? King Solutions does, thanks to its new, individual freight GPS tracking services. An industry first, King Solutions’ pallet-level tracking offers 24/7 visibility and real-time data so customers have peace of mind and reliable information to make informed decisions quickly.

Solutions to common supply chain problems

Apr 30, 2015

When you have been in the transportation business as long we have, you will have seen just about every supply chain issue that can rear its ugly head. That’s why we have asked our men and women in the business to come up with a list of the most common supply chain problems and give us their first hand experiences on how to best confront them.

Driver shortage: Is it real and why does it happen?

Apr 28, 2015

Ask one person about driver shortage, and they’ll tell you exactly where it started, why it’s happening, and how to fix. Then there are those who think it’s a myth altogether. You know, like the moon landing. While we’re not here to provide finite answers on the topic, it is certainly a topic worth discussing. Let’s start from the top.

Our trailer rebranding process

Apr 24, 2015

It’s possible that you may have noticed a few new King Solutions trailers out on Minnesota’s roads (it’s okay, you can stare; we know they’re pretty). But, what you might not know is the reasoning behind the change or that the rebranding of our trucks is an ongoing process.

Plastic pallets vs wood pallets: Which is better for my shipping needs?

Apr 23, 2015

Pallets have been around for over 100 years, and they don’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon (except whatever destination they’re being shipped to, of course). Because of this, it’s important to make sure you’re getting the most out of your pallets. Which leads to the question: plastic or wood?

How to reduce product damage and profit loss

Apr 14, 2015

Every year, companies across the United States lose countless amounts of money due to improper storage and shipping of their products. To curtail these losses and claims, companies must take preventative measures to ensure that they are managing their logistics and warehousing sectors or trusting them in the hands of qualified partners.