The Extra Mile Q2 2024 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.
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...
Aug 5, 2024
Freight claims are an issue for every business. The question is not will it happen, but how often. Smart businesses realize that freight damage is inevitable, leading to increased costs, operational inefficiencies, and customer dissatisfaction. The best thing...
Jul 25, 2024
Why have transportation costs risen over the years? Every single business that moves freight asks this question day after day, and while many factors contribute to the rising (and often unstable) costs of shipping freight, one new study shines a light on a major...
Dec 15, 2023
Regardless of the products you sell and ship, and the final destinations of those shipments, your warehousing locations are crucial to the success of your business. Do you need more warehousing locations? Is it better to consolidate? Logistics is a dynamic business;...
