5 Impacts of Autonomous Trucking on Supply Chain!

The flying car of the future might still be out of reach, but autonomous trucking is moving quickly into view for many businesses. Trucks manned by technology, with no human drivers, are currently being tested around the globe.

Companies have a vested interest in exploring how an autonomous fleet can help their business in the not-so-distant future. Reductions in costs and simplification of processes are some of the many benefits we’ll discuss.

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The Shipping and Receiving Process Guide! (Infographic)

We have talked about why choosing proper 3PL logistics services and a trucking company with a modern warehouse management system (WMS) for shipping and receiving and warehousing is crucial to any successful supply chain management process.

Within the supply chain process, there is a much smaller piece of the puzzle that is arguably the most critical component in maintaining accurate inventory: 

The Inbound and Outbound Logistics Process. That is, Shipping and Receiving!

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1001 Networks Offers Delivery Solutions! (Sponsored)

In December 2019, 1001 Networks officially launched!

This site, which operates out of Antibes, France allows people to take control over their business’ shipping and delivery needs. The website offers a place for people to come together and share information.

Right on the homepage of the website, people can see real customer reviews of companies. These detail the experiences people had with their chosen provider, and allows others to learn who to use, or not to use. 

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Junk Mail is Clogging the Supply Chain!

Every week I receive approximately 20 -25 pieces of physical mail in my mailbox. Amazingly, week after week only 1-2 pieces of that mail are actually bills or other items that I should be getting.

The rest is Junk!

That’s right 95% of the mail that I get is Junk and gets immediately thrown in the recycle bin.

But that Junk mail still takes resources to be made and distributed.

What an absolute waste!

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Ensuring Delivery Safety During the Coronavirus Pandemic!

As the general public transitions away from crowded public spaces, delivery has gone from being a convenience to a necessity. Over the last few weeks, we have worked with business leaders around the world, discussing how to best meet this growing demand, while ensuring driver and customer and delivery safety.

Below are the five key elements of maintaining delivery safety and continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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5 Keys to Building a Long Term Freight Partnership!

In shipping and logistics, building strong relationships with your freight or carrier company is often underestimated. Whether you have a small or big contract, a long-lasting freight partnership with a company you trust is critical, especially when your business’s logistics is on the line.

Moreover, finding a reputable freight company that ticks all the boxes of what you’re looking for can often be a considerable challenge.

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