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Amazon FBA versus FBM: Which one is right for your business?
As the e-commerce landscape continues to evolve, Amazon stands out as the ultimate destination for businesses looking to expand their online presence. With its massive global reach and iconic Prime badge, Amazon offers unmatched opportunities for merchants worldwide....
Freight Consolidation: When Less is More
As businesses strive for more efficiency in their shipping operations, they are looking towards freight consolidation as a strategic approach to streamline their process, control costs, and enhance the reliability of their supply chain. For many businesses, freight...
King Solutions Announces Acquisition of Bright Ventures Investments
For Immediate Release February 19, 2024 King Solutions Announces Acquisition of Bright Ventures Investments Dayton, MN (February 19, 2024) King Solutions, Inc., a leader in transportation management and warehousing services is proud to announce the acquisition...
Q4 2023 Logistics Industry Report: Strong Economy, Weak Freight
2023 was a mixed year for the economy and the logistics industry. The first half of the year brought hefty challenges—rising inflation, faltering manufacturing output, negative GDP growth, falling consumer confidence. Things did not look good heading into the...
Consolidation vs. Expansion: How to Right Size the Number of Warehouses You Have
Regardless of the products you sell and ship, and the final destinations of those shipments, your warehousing locations are crucial to the success of your business. Do you need more warehousing locations? Is it better to consolidate? Logistics is a dynamic business;...
Q3 2023 Logistics Industry Report: Resilience in the Face of Many Challenges
This has not been an easy year for the U.S. economy, but it, like the logistics industry, is resilient. We’ve seen inflation rise, manufacturing output falter, and GDP growth fall into near recession territory, yet supply chains keep moving. We’ve seen consumer...
3 Things Every Cold Supply Chain Warehouse Needs
Temperature-sensitive and perishable goods require innovative storage solutions that are guided by strict government regulations. Whether you manage climate-controlled warehousing—also known as controlled room temperature (CRT) storage—or are looking for a reliable...
Freight Fraud Protection Tips: How Shippers Can Avoid Being on the Losing End
Everyone wants to get a better carrier rate, but there are instances where those low rates are too good to be true. While most in the logistics industry (in every link in the supply chain) are honest, hardworking people, that doesn’t mean fraud and theft don’t take...
Q2 2023 Logistics Industry Report: stability with an uncertain outlook
We’ve reached the halfway point of the year. Based on the numbers from our last report, we determined that there was plenty of room for growth in both the economy and the logistics industry. While that growth has yet to manifest itself, the industry is at a stable...
How to Prevent Freight Claims in Your Supply Chain
Freight claims are a loss that every business experiences, but that doesn’t mean you can’t minimize how often they occur. Damaged and returned items cost U.S. businesses billions of dollars every year. Only you understand the exact financial impact felt by your...
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