Tips & resources
Why warehouse optimization is more important than ever
By Peter Tulisaari, Director of Business Development at King Solutions
Speed and efficiency in the warehouse have always been important in logistics management, but the recent capacity crunch has given warehouses a new sense of urgency when loading and unloading trailers. The capacity crunch is playing a role There are fewer carriers on the road, yet more freight is being shipped nationwide. This has caused […]
5 shipping questions that analytics can help answer
By Chad Erchul, Business Development at King Solutions
Analytics are not meant to be used reactively. They are a tool that shippers can use to proactively plan their logistics strategy in order to save money, increase efficiency and better serve their customers. The supply chain is comprised of many moving parts (literally), and in order to better coordinate your strategy and utilize your […]
Shipping is the key to great customer service
By David Weakly, Business Development at King Solutions
When it comes to online retailers and manufacturers, what’s the most important aspect of customer service? Is it communication? Friendly customer service representatives? A stable process for addressing customer issues and complaints? While all of these things are important, there is one aspect that is ultimately more important for customer service: shipping. Good shipping is […]
Save money by optimizing reverse logistics procedures
By Alex Robertson, Business Development at King Solutions
Many businesses breathe a sigh of relief after the rush of the holiday season. Supply chain companies and logistics professionals are not among them. The logistics industry never stops moving, and while the new year brings an end to the increases in retail and e-commerce shopping, January introduces a new challenge to shippers: returns and […]
Choosing between parcel and LTL shipping methods
By Chris Lund, Business Development at King Solutions
There’s no shortage of shipping services, each with their own freight criteria, regulations and other factors. They also each come with their own pros and cons, and when shippers have freight that can be sent using two or more methods, the question becomes which method is the best the use. This is frequently the case […]
Logistics Strategy for the Holiday Season
By Chad Erchul, Business Development at King Solutions
Tis the season to be shipping! With the holidays on the way, shippers will be preparing for their busiest time of the year. We hope that by now your preparations are already underway, and may already be feeling an increase in online shopping. According to studies, 25% of shoppers say that they do some holiday […]
