The Extra Mile Q3 2024 Logistics Industry Report is now available. Get all the key insights on freight rates, fuel prices and shipping indices that you need as a logistics professional.
If you don’t think that we live in a data-driven world, consider the following facts: Over 90% of data in the world was created in the past two years. The total volume of data being captured and stored by industry doubles every 1.2 years. It is estimated that by 2020...
May 26, 2015
The NPF was held May 17-20 in Anaheim CA. There were over 2,700 attendees from across the USA representing the USPS, mailers, and service providers. While it seems like there were perhaps less new major initiates and enhancements introduced at this event as compared...
May 13, 2015
Partnership, integrity and gratitude are words that get thrown around a lot in the business world, but how can you tell when a company truly lives by their values? Are these words the goals that a company should strive to reach, or are they a way of life that cannot...
Apr 30, 2015
When managing something as complex as a supply chain, there will always come a time when you hit a few bumps in the road. To avoid derailing the entire process, you will need to know how to avoid these issues before they come up, or confront them when they inevitably...
Mar 24, 2015
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...