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The best practices for LTL shipping revolve around three key factors: Knowing when to send LTL shipments Understanding freight classifications Using multiple carriers to find the best shipping service When combined, these practices will allow shippers to fully enjoy...
May 24, 2016
In the logistics industry, efficiency is the key to success. Streamlining operational processes can help shippers save time and money, all the while allowing them to better serve their customers, no matter where they are located. Saving time, reducing costs and...
May 19, 2016
ERP systems have become critical to many businesses and industries. The ability to integrate systems across all aspects of business, combined with the ability to access that information anywhere and at any time, has proven to be an invaluable asset. ERP systems have...
May 3, 2016
When it comes to cargo theft in the U.S., there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that according to a FreightWatch International’s 2015 US Cargo Theft Report, there was a moderate decline of 6% in the total number of cargo thefts in the U.S. This was...
Apr 25, 2016
When shipping items of high value, there is little room for error. Between the liabilities of such items, the insurance that should be in place and the high priority of such shipments, supply chain professionals take extra precautions when it comes to moving valuable...
