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9 Steps to Create a Seamless Customer Shipping Experience!

On Time Delivery – Get that right First!

There is no denying the fact that the rise of e-commerce has changed the buying habits of consumers and customer shipping. Gone are the days when folks would have to go to physical stores to purchase what they need.

With the help of technology, businesses have brought their products and services to the people through their Internet-connected mobile devices. This has created a demand for same-day and express shipping to deliver goods as fast as they are ordered.

While this has increased convenience and customer satisfaction, same-day delivery involves some important and rather complex factors that have to be executed seamlessly to achieve the desired results.

3 Key Trends in E-Commerce Logistics!

Amazon and Uber Impact on Logistics!

With the increase in the popularity of e-shops and delivery companies, the e-commerce logistics business keeps growing. It faces more and more challenges, as customers need companies to be quick and increase their logistics performance more than ever before.

What does it mean for your business? This article explains why understanding and following the key trends in logistics e-commerce are crucial for organizations that want to save their place in the supply chain and get better results with less effort.

The Next Generation Supply Chain is Cloud Computing!

The Coming Evolution of the Digital Supply Chain!

We’re going to take a look at cloud computing and how it integrates all supply chain technologies. Cloud computing has been around for a while but growing in popularity and integration.

All data will eventually reside in the cloud. Let’s be sure we understand what the cloud is. The cloud refers to software and services that run on the Internet, instead of locally on your computer.

What is Drayage?

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We live in a multi-modal world. Before a product arrives on your customer’s doorstep, it has probably traveled on several different modes of transport. One of those was undoubtedly drayage.

Though you might not be aware of drayage, it’s a crucial link in the supply chain. Drayage provides the connections that make multimodal freight work.

The better you understand your supply chain, the more efficiently you’ll be able to manage it.

Here’s everything you need to know about drayage.

Traffic Management Tips for Construction Sites: A Guide!

Rent or Buy a Crane for Construction Projects?

Construction sites are busy, with heavy vehicles moving around, loading and unloading construction materials. This makes a construction site dangerous if no proper caution is in place.

Unsupervised construction sites can lead to injuries, or worse, deaths, of workers, drivers, and bystanders. Nevertheless, such accidents are avoidable with traffic management. So, establishing a traffic management plan for your site is a must before starting your construction project.

Interest Rate Increases and Their Impacts on Supply Chain!

Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived!

The spectre of inflation reared its ugly head in 2022, just as the world was climbing out of the pandemic and looking forward to getting back to normal.

The interest rate increases by banks around the world, designed to reduce the rate of inflation, will continue to have impacts on Supply Chain across several dimensions.

Let’s discuss the various implications of these increase rate increases on Supply Chains everywhere.

Registration for IRP Louisiana!

Benefits of GPS Tracking in the Transportation Industry!

In the bustling world of professional transportation, understanding and complying with the International Registration Plan (IRP) becomes quintessential for truck drivers and transportation company owners operating across various states, including Louisiana.

The IRP is a cooperative agreement among states of the US, the District of Columbia, and provinces of Canada, which recognizes the payment of commercial motor vehicle registration and licensing fees.

This article delves into the process of registration for IRP Louisiana, shedding light on its importance and guiding through its complexities.

Storage Container Accessories for Sale!

Shipping Containers! More than just a Box! (Infographic)

Are you thinking of securing, decorating, or renovating your Storage container? There are several container accessories, furnishings and decorations you can add to your shipping container.

But let’s discuss the important storage container accessories.

The Benefits of Telematics for Small Fleet Management!

The Role of Advanced Telematics in Modern Supply Chain Optimization!

Commercial fleet managers face a number of challenges, from regulatory compliance to budgetary issues. Juggling these challenges can be overwhelming. Managers have to oversee their employees, optimize routes, manage fuel consumption, and implement safety measures, to name just a few typical tasks.

Fortunately, technology can help. Adopting a data-driven solution, like telematics, can transform just about any operation, helping managers boost efficiency, cut costs, and achieve compliance.

Here, we’ll explain how telematics works and why it is so important for today’s small fleets.

Benefits of GPS Tracking in the Transportation Industry!

The Benefits of Providing Tracking Information to Customers!

The logistics and transportation sector is highly competitive. So, you won’t be able to compete with others without embracing technology. GPS tracking technology has become the most popular choice for making transportation businesses highly productive.

GPS allows you to track the location of your vehicles, find out the time and thus the cost per delivery, and allow you to optimise deliveries based on daily and weekly patterns that you see in traffic.

How a Temperature-Controlled Warehouse Can Boost Your Supply Chain!

How Cold Chain Differs Between the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries!

While certain products like fine art, pharmaceuticals, and food require a temperature-controlled environment to ensure they maintain their quality and stay safe for consumers, storing any product at all in a temperature-controlled warehouse is a great idea.

You might wonder why you should invest in a temperature-controlled warehouse if your products aren’t temperature sensitive. Well, here are the experts from Cargo County to explain how a temperature-controlled warehouse can boost your supply chain.

7 Benefits of Outsourcing Logistics!

Improve Goods Flow By Outsourcing Logistics!

Outsourcing logistics can provide numerous advantages for businesses of all sizes. As supply chains become more complex and globalized, many companies find it beneficial to rely on third-party logistics (3PL) providers to handle some or all of their transportation, warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment needs.

While outsourcing any business function requires careful evaluation, logistics is an area where outside expertise and resources can offer a significant return on investment.

Let’s explore 7 key benefits companies can gain by outsourcing all or part of their logistics operations.

5 Truck Fleet Management Tips to Skyrocket Your Success!

5 Ways to Reduce Fleet Management Costs!

It’s widely believed that the foundation of any successful business is a brilliant idea. However, even the most exceptional ideas can’t reach their full potential without effective management.

Business managers should carefully cultivate these ideas, particularly in the fleet industry, which is confronted with specific tough challenges such as high staff attrition rates and fierce competition.

Achieving long-term success is contingent upon a manager’s ability to acknowledge their business’s weaknesses and identify improvement opportunities. Here are five truck fleet management tips to help skyrocket your business success.

Self-Storage Has Become Big Business! (Infographic)

Should You Choose Self Storage or a Portable Storage Container?

While immensely popular in the United States, self-storage solutions have remained pretty uncommon throughout Europe… that is, until now.

More and more entrepreneurs are recognising the untapped opportunity presented by the storage industry and as a result we are seeing a major increase in the availability of facilities in Europe.

Amazon FBA Advantages and Disadvantages!

Which is Better? Amazon FBA or 3PL?

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Choosing the right fulfillment strategy can make or break your Amazon business. There are two primary options – fulfillment by merchant (FBM) and fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). To break it down – either you can pack and ship an order yourself, or you can leave the heavy lifting to Amazon. In this article, we’re taking a deep dive into what Amazon FBA has to offer and Amazon FBA advantages and disadvantages.