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Six best practices to help you become an expedited shipping expert
Businesses offering expedited shipping options know the importance of establishing efficient, reliable resources within their supply chain. In an evolving logistics environment, where ecommerce is booming, shoppers don’t want to wait around for products. They want...
Looking forward to what’s in store for the logistics industry in 2019
As we prepare to close the book on 2018, King is already looking ahead to next year. So far in 2018, we’ve seen booming economic growth, rising diesel prices, new mandates and regulations take effect, and capacity tighten. Though it’s been an eventful year for the...
Picks, pallets and teddy bears: highlights from our first 100 days in Chicago
On July 14th, 2018, we officially announced the addition of a new warehousing and fulfillment operation in Chicago. Our new facility features 143,000 sq. ft. of warehousing space and is staffed by 22 employees who execute a range of logistics services that include:  ...
King expands its warehouse footprint (and capabilities) in 2018
Back in July, we officially opened a new warehousing and fulfillment facility in Chicago, Illinois, and fulfillment services are up and running at this facility (we will be sharing more updates and numbers soon). But that’s not all! This past summer, we broke ground...
Energizing the supply chain of an established utility contractor
Our client provides construction services within the energy industry. Over the course of an astounding 100+ year history, the company set up satellite offices for construction sites across the U.S. and Canada, where wind, solar and other energy facilities are being...
Trying to navigate the capacity crunch? Let King’s creativity be your compass
The capacity crunch has been in effect for quite some time, but never have we seen it this tight. Trucking executives say they are rejecting record-breaking amounts of freight in what is being described as a “booming peak freight season,” Logistics Management recently...
Are you transporting freight the “SmartWay?”
It’s fair to say that the logistics industry has quite an impact on the environment. Truckers use about 54 billion gallons of diesel fuel each year, and non-refrigerated warehouses in the U.S. alone use an average of 6.1 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity and 13,400...
Greasing the wheels of this manufacturer’s LTL & FTL program
Our client formulates, tests and manufactures specialty greases that withstand some of the most heavily loaded applications in the world. Their lubricating greases and coatings are used in mining, industrial and construction environments and by major companies like...
King Solutions breaks ground on hot commodity: temperature-controlled space
King Solutions was granted official approval by the Dayton City Council to add an additional 101,000 square-foot warehouse facility on the company’s existing Dayton, MN property. A portion of the new facility will be temperature-controlled, opening up new possibilities for King’s Dayton storage location.
Is your logistics program ready for the holidays?
October is an interesting (and by interesting, we mean busy) month for supply chain professionals. It’s the (sort of) calm before the holiday storm, and it’s the perfect time to get your retail logistics program in gear before kicking it into overdrive in November,...
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Joel Rice