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Is 2016 the year of warehouse robots?
As we are almost halfway through 2016, the advances in robotics beg the question: will this be the year that the scale tips in the direction of warehouse automation, or are human workers still the primary movers of the country’s products?
Benefits of creating efficiencies through consolidation
In the logistics industry, efficiency is the key to success. Streamlining operational processes can help shippers save time and money, all the while allowing them to better serve their customers, no matter where they are located.
Leveraging your ERP systems to your advantage
As a company that believes it is important to take full advantage of our own ERP, we understand the importance of integrating our systems with our customers ERPs as a way to maximize the benefits that it delivers. Here are some of the best ways to leverage ERP systems.
King Solutions receives 2016 Minnesota Business Ethics Award
DAYTON, Minn. (May 17, 2016) – King Solutions, Inc. was named one of three recipients for the 2016 Minnesota Business Ethics Award (MBEA), which recognizes organizations that exemplify high standards of ethical conduct. The award reflects the Mid-Size Company category, which includes organizations with 100 to 500 employees. Business leaders gathered May 11, 2016 at the Nicollet Island Pavilion on Business Ethics Awareness Day in Minnesota to honor three companies with the 17th annual Minnesota Business Ethics Award.
Meet the team: Cassie Hamburg
In our last meet the team interview, you were introduced to the Director of Business Development, Peter Tulisaari, today you’ll meet one of our regular blog contributors and business development team members, Cassie Stang.
How to reduce cargo theft liabilities
How can shippers take measures to prevent cargo theft? It comes down to understanding how thieves work and what you can do to cut them off at every turn.
Is there a transportation capacity crunch?
If there is one thing that is keeping shippers up at night, it would probably be the thought of a transportation capacity crunch. As this would likely cause shipping rates to increase, but also the possibility of a shortage of carriers unlike we’ve ever seen in the country.
How to determine if items are of extraordinary value
Not all shippers know what constitutes high value freight. Because of this, many items are shipped that do not carry the necessary insurance, tracking and handling that they deserve. So, how can shippers determine if the items they are shipping are of extraordinary value?
How to request a proposal from a 3PL
The request for proposal (RFP) process can be time consuming and overwhelming for teams of any size. This is especially true of those teams that are not prepared for the process in advance. If you or your team find that you’ve been tasked with this process, you will want to take the time required to develop the components necessary to make the time spent efficient and valuable for your company as a whole. Since our team has been asked to complete RFPs a time or two, we’ve compiled a few recommendations to consider while putting together RFPs from 3PLs.
Takeaways from the RILA trade show
Recently, King Solutions’ Director of Business Development, Peter Tulisaari, attended a retail trade show put on by the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA). Since the retail landscape is ever changing, as is the role of the supply chain for retailers, we thought it would be important for Peter to share a few key takeaways from the event.
Ready to talk logistics? So are we.
Joel Rice