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New green trends and technologies in shipping
From warehousing to trucking, companies are going green in any way that they can. Here are a few of the latest trends and technologies for going green in the shipping industry.
Building healthy, long-term 3PL relationships
Think of the best/strongest relationships you currently have in your life. Most (if not all) of them probably involve people you’ve known for a long time. They’re long-term relationships. They involve people you know and who know you. They’re built on trust and experience. There’s a certain degree of give and take. And you most likely hope to keep that relationship. We like to think great 3PL relationships aren’t so different.
How to save money on LTL shipping
LTL shipping is designed around saving you money for loads that are too big for parcel but too small to fill a truck. The question is are you maximizing the amount of money you’re saving? Here are some simple tips to make sure you’re getting the most (financially speaking) out of your LTL services.
What you should expect from your 3PL provider
The decision to outsource your logistics and warehousing needs to a 3PL provider is a major decision no matter what the size your company may be. While it is natural to remain a bit uncertain about handing over of such an integral part of your business, it can actually be one of the best business decisions you make in the lifespan of your company.
Optimizing your logistical services
Optimization is a pretty big buzzword these days, from businesses to every day life. We live very busy lives in a very busy world, and optimization can allow for you to do things better in less time with fewer mistakes. That sounds like a win to us. And that’s why we believe it’s important to optimize your logistical services.
How e-commerce is shaping the logistics industry
As the internet continues to insert virtual shopping malls into the homes of consumers the world over, the need for traditional brick-and-mortar stores has diminished, but not disappeared altogether. This has changed the paradigm of logistics by transforming the role of logistics companies and warehouses, a ripple that has sent a wave across the entire industry.
How RFID technology is changing the warehousing industry
While there are procedural methods that can reduce your transportation costs, improvements in technology are changing the warehousing industry even further than ever before. Enter RFID: a proven and increasingly utilized bit of technology that is streamlining warehousing processes.
Are you getting the most value from your shipping partner?
So, how do you determine if you’re getting the most value from your shipping partner? It’s as simple as determining if they’re the right partner for you. Obviously everyone’s needs are different, but there are a number of criteria that all businesses can evaluate to see if a 3PL company is right for them.
Bypassing weigh stations: how apps are changing the trucking industry
Thanks to modern technology more and more drivers are skipping the weigh station altogether. Here’s how.
Logistics trends we’ll see in 2015
As we look ahead to 2015 and the opportunities it will bring, not only to our business but also to our industry, we thought it would be a great time to take a look at trends we’ll see happening this year.
Ready to talk logistics? So are we.
Joel Rice