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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,...
Are rate issues actually capacity issues?
In a time when shippers are sandwiched between rising freight rates and consumer demands for more affordable shipping, rising costs are at the top of every supply chain manager’s mind. Rising carrier rates are rampant across the country, and although shipments are...
Holiday fulfillment, The Millennial Effect, and keeping up with an evolving ecommerce landscape
With the holidays on the way, one of the busiest fulfillment times of the year is upon us. If you haven’t started planning for the heavy increase in sales, and the heavy burden that will be placed on your fulfillment process, there’s no time like the present. This...
Q3 wrap up: what’s happening in the logistics industry?
As Q3 wraps up and summer ends, a few things are unavoidable: the days will become shorter, the weather will become colder, and the shipping industry will be at its busiest. The holiday season is fast approaching, and to help you avoid some unnecessary logistics...
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Joel Rice