The Extra Mile Q3 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.
The supply chain, from manufacturing to warehousing and distribution, is one of the most multifaceted processes in the modern world. Through the multiple steps in the process, each involving their own industry players, a lot can go wrong while moving through the...
Dec 22, 2016
Choosing the right carrier is critical to shipping success. Many businesses make the mistake of forgetting that this a very important step in the fulfillment process. A logistics team can do everything right in terms of their shipping strategy, but if they don’t...
Dec 8, 2016
Third party logistics providers (3PLs) engage themselves in various aspects of your shipping and distribution needs. They manage the day-to-day aspects of your logistics so that you can focus on growing your business and acquiring new customers. Because 3PLs handle...
Nov 18, 2016
Truck driver fatigue is not just bad for businesses, it is dangerous for carriers and everyone who is on the road at the time. Driver fatigue is the leading factor in the more than 4,000 deaths related to crashes with large trucks every year. With the holidays coming...
Nov 4, 2016
Before you know it, winter will be here. Along with the harsh weather that is sure to blanket most of the country, retail sales will also put a heavy strain on the supply chains of businesses. The National Retail Federation forecasts that holiday sales this year will...
