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King was on point and hit the target for this nationwide merchandising company
With so many products available and so little shelf space, point of sale (POS) merchandisers like King’s recent client have become a staple of the retail supply chain. As an integral part of the retail sales supply chain, these providers must confront the massive task...
Warehousing and distribution: the perfect match for supply chain integration
When it comes to warehousing and distribution, there are two primary strategies that businesses employ: separate and integrated. When they are managed separately, the business either utilizes another company or a separate facility to store their stock and another to...
Summer is sweet with King’s Q2 Report
The summer season brings with it BBQs, bright sunshine and booming markets. Summer is the second highest consumer spending season (behind winter, which brings with it the holiday season). As a result, the economy and the shipping industry should keep pace with the...
The 2019 State of Manufacturing® in MN. Today’s numbers for tomorrow’s success.
Manufacturing is one of Minnesota’s biggest industries, employing over 300,000 people. It drives the shipping and fulfillment industry that also thrives here. That’s why the state of the manufacturing industry is of great importance to third-party logistics providers....
Celebrate National Safety Month with improved road and warehouse safety
King Solutions is committed to promoting and increasing safety in the warehouse, on the road and in offices everywhere. That’s why National Safety Month is so important to us. It shines a light on the hazards faced by the nation’s carriers, warehouse workers and all...
Star Tribune names King Solutions a 2019 Top Workplace
King Solutions been named one of the Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. A complete list of those selected is available at StarTribune.com/topworkplaces2019 and will also be published in the Star Tribune Top Workplaces special section on Sunday, June 16.
Lead by reducing manufacturing and shipping lead times
Lead times. They’re one of the most important supply chain metrics. Why? Because customers set their own deadlines to meet. Whether your shipment is simply trying to make it to a customer or catch a connection for a new route (domestic or international), timing is...
Picking up the speed without dropping the ball on accuracy
Thirty years ago, consumers were content placing an order via mail or by phone from a catalogue, then waiting six to eight weeks for it to be processed and shipped to their home. That seems like forever ago. In today’s instant-gratification retail environment,...
King Solutions earns Governor’s Safety Award for occupational safety
King Solutions will be recognized for excellence in workplace safety and health at the Governor’s Safety Awards ceremony on May 8th. The event will take place at the 85th annual Minnesota Safety & Health Conference held at Mystic Lake Center. The company is one of 294 employers to be honored through the awards program, coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council.
Small and mid-sized businesses: time to turn shipping issues into shipping solutions
Happy Small Business Week from King Solutions! For your small or mid-sized business (SMB), even small mistakes can leave a big impact on your bottom line. Conversely, the simplest of changes to a single process can transform your business for the better. Solving...
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Joel Rice