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.
Everyone wants to get a better carrier rate, but there are instances where those low rates are too good to be true. While most in the logistics industry (in every link in the supply chain) are honest, hardworking people, that doesn’t mean fraud and theft don’t take...
Jun 26, 2023
Freight claims are a loss that every business experiences, but that doesn’t mean you can’t minimize how often they occur. Damaged and returned items cost U.S. businesses billions of dollars every year. Only you understand the exact financial impact felt by your...
May 31, 2023
Of all the resources of your supply chain—manufacturers, warehousing and distribution, carriers, stores, suppliers, etc.—nothing is more important for optimization than the data you collect. Data is crucial to supply chain optimization. It’s the key to making better...
Apr 18, 2023
When talking about warehouse safety, businesses turn to the basics. They often talk about OSHA rules and regulations, proper training and equipment usage, the latest technology that helps to prevent injuries; the list goes on. What we don’t often hear businesses...
Dec 29, 2022
Is less more when it comes to warehousing locations? This is the main idea behind reducing the total number of warehouses you own and operate. The idea is to simplify your supply chain, making it easy to manage and control. On the other hand, you have warehouse...
