The Extra Mile Q1 2025 Logistics Industry Report is now available. Get all the key insights on freight rates, fuel prices and shipping indices that you need as a logistics professional.
Landing a deal with a big box retailer is often a major milestone for any business. Retail partnerships can drive significant sales volumes and expand brand visibility on a national or even global scale. While getting your products into these stores is a...
May 20, 2025
Shipping is complicated. Anyone who has ever managed logistics for a business knows that securing reliable, cost-effective transportation is a constant balancing act. You need capacity, but you also need cost control. You need reliability, but you also need...
Dec 16, 2024
Running a business is all about staying efficient, cost-effective, and focused on what you do best. For many businesses, that often means not managing certain elements of their supply chain. From transportation to warehousing and planning for partial load shipping,...
Oct 9, 2024
Bottlenecks not only slow down your supply chain, but they also lead to costly delays, increased operational expenses, and can severely impact customer satisfaction. Whether they are caused by inefficiencies in warehousing, or challenging transportation routes, the...
Sep 3, 2024
One of the most common efficiency challenges warehouse teams face is dock congestion. When outbound freight piles up, and trucks clog the parking lot of your facility, it can lead to further delays, decreased productivity, and even safety hazards. The solution...
