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What could Apple’s self-driving car mean for logistics?
As companies who rely heavily on freight trucks to move goods about the country, 3PLs are watching the evolution of self-driving automobiles closely. It is an innovation that has the potential to change the way they help their customers streamline the supply chain.
Incorporating sustainability into your supply chain
What does sustainability actually mean for businesses? And, beyond that, how do you incorporate it into the supply chain?
King Solutions renews with the U.S. EPA SmartWay® Transport Partnership
DAYTON, Minn. (September 2, 2015) – King Solutions today announced that it has submitted and had approved their 2014 data update with the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the industry.
Ways route planning systems help keep costs lower
Whether a company sends out dozens of trucks a day or only a few, route planning systems are essential to maintaining an efficient supply chain. Here’s why.
How to keep up with the evolving logistics industry
Even for newcomers, who are just learning the tips and tricks of the industry, staying on top of the evolving logistics industry can be a challenge. From changing government regulations, new technology and increasingly efficient operations, it’s easy to wonder how a logistics expert is supposed to stay on top of it all. It’s all about understanding the trends and where they can take your company.
Creating a better logistics budget
Creating a great budget isn’t all about cutting expenses or saying no to everything. It’s about operating at your best while preparing for what’s ahead. What’s the trick to making that happen? Let’s start from the top.
How to ship hazardous materials safely
Shipping hazardous materials is not as easy as popping them into a box and sending them out the door. It is ripe with literal hazards, not to mention a truckload of federal regulations that must be followed in order to stay in business. Needless to say, it requires a bit of knowledge, tact and careful handling. That’s where we come in.
3 ways to improve shipper carrier relationships
As crucial as it is to have good customer relationships, it’s important to dedicate time and effort into improving your internal B2B relationship as well. For shippers, that means your carrier relationships.
Tips for shipping your trade show booth
Company trade show booths are a large part of the appeal of trade shows, but getting them there can be far from a good time. In fact, it can be downright terrifying if you don’t know what you are doing. Thankfully, our team at King Solutions knows a thing or two about shipping trade show booths and are willing to part with a few secrets.
How to improve efficiency and productivity with order fulfillment
If you had to simplify eCommerce logistics down to one thing, it would be order fulfillment. That is the end goal: to take an item from the point of sale and deliver it to the customer. It’s your basic ‘get something from point A to point B’ scenario. So, how can you improve the accuracy, speed, and overall efficiency of your order fulfillment? Allow us to share a few tips.