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The Best Way to Work with Large-Scale Shipping!

Logistics at Risk! Charter, Outsource, or Vertically Integrate?

With over $19 Trillion in goods moving through U.S. transportation networks alone, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, shippers are reevaluating their shipping strategies in dealing with large-scale shipping to take better advantage of a thriving global logistics marketplace.

Broken down into days, that $19 Trillion becomes even more impressive: “The annual numbers mean that on average 54 million tons of goods valued at $52 billion a day moved throughout the country on all transportation modes.”

For shippers, understanding how best to take advantage of the shipping boom isn’t just a business advantage–it’s a necessity.

Pallet Racking Selection!

Streamline your Entire Distribution Centre or Warehouse at One Time!

Organization is a key component to the success of any industry. Keeping track of inventory and supplies can dramatically effect the bottom line, depending on the amount of time and resources allocated to these aspects of the business. Pallet racking can be a tremendous asset when it comes to meeting these needs.

These racks come in many different shapes and sizes, that can be specifically designed to meet your needs.

The pallet racking infographic that follows will give you all of the detailed information you will need to make the proper decision when purchasing shelving for your business.

Space Planning: Could You Run Out of Space in Your Warehouse too?

What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution?

“We are out of space!”

“What? We’re only in the middle of September.”

“The receiving docks are backed up. We have trucks in the parking lot waiting to unload their goods. There are even more containers on their way. And we have no empty space left in the warehouse racking.”

That was the actual conversation I had with the head of the Distribution Centre (DC). We had a big problem on our hands to say the least.

The Growing Expectations of Last Mile Delivery!

What are the Top 7 Trends in Last Mile Logistics?

The latest advancements in technology have had huge impacts on the world we live in, almost overnight transforming industries such as taxi services, food and grocery delivery, and music. Sometimes this change happens so fast it’s hard to even comprehend the growing expectations and what’s happening for businesses and consumers alike.

Although many of these growing expectations have been positive, creating a more efficient and faster-moving world (can you imagine a world without Uber?), there are many that reach too far, not taking into account the realities of the industry they are frantic to establish themselves in.

What is a 3PL? The Ultimate Guide Including Definitions of 1PL, 2PL, and 4PL!

What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution?

Most people involved in logistics or supply chain related fields would have heard of the term 3rd Party Logistics or 3PL. But what is a 3PL?

I ‘m not sure however if many would be that familiar with the terms 1st Party Logistics, 2nd Party Logistics or 4th Party Logistics let alone even pondered the meanings of 1PL, 2PL or 4PL .

Given this blog is all about managing 3rd Party Logistics service providers it would be remiss of me if I did not provide an explanation of how the term 3PL is interpreted throughout this site.

Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken!

The Baby Supply Chain!

There are many different Supply Chains in the World covering every industry, every business or institution and every aspect of our lives. But the single most important Supply Chain is the Food Supply Chain! Our very survival depends on there even being a Food Supply Chain.

But there are two very opposite, yet unacceptable, problems in this Supply Chain. On one hand there is a horrendously large amount of Food Waste. Yet on the other hand an enormous portion of humanity suffers from Hunger! The Food Supply Chain, the most important Supply Chain in the World, is BROKEN!