David Weakly

Apr 18, 2023

How Warehouse Efficiency Reduces Safety Hazards

When talking about warehouse safety, businesses turn to the basics. They often talk about OSHA rules and regulations, proper training and equipment usage, the latest technology that helps to prevent injuries; the list goes on. What we don’t often hear businesses...
Dec 29, 2022

The Pros and Cons of Warehouse Reduction and Expansion

Is less more when it comes to warehousing locations? This is the main idea behind reducing the total number of warehouses you own and operate. The idea is to simplify your supply chain, making it easy to manage and control.  On the other hand, you have warehouse...
Feb 28, 2022

A brief (but overly helpful) guide to freight classes

How do you know you’re getting a good rate on the LTL freight you ship? It all comes down to the freight class of what you are shipping. What is freight class? How is it measured? Why is it important in the shipping industry? It seems like a complicated issue, but...
Jun 24, 2021

The key to sourcing carriers during freight embargoes

Freight embargoes are not a new phenomenon in the U.S. logistics industry, but they have become more prominent in recent months, even as we make our way out of the closures and delays caused by the global impacts of COVID-19. Working through a freight embargo is...
Mar 4, 2021

The challenges and benefits of outsourcing your supply chain

Are you thinking about outsourcing a part of or all of your supply chain? There are many reasons why a company may wish to partner with a third-party logistics provider (3PL). Some are struggling to find and maintain warehousing space. Others find it too challenging...