Logistics providers are so often promoting the benefits of a visible and transparent supply chain. Each term refers to overlapping concepts and sometimes appear to be used interchangeable, so it can be difficult for prospective clients to understand how each has a separate impact on a customer’s experience. The first thing to acknowledge on the…
Logistics costs for B2C businesses can reach up to 30% of an operation’s full budget, and utilizing a large-scale operation like a third party logistics provider can help manage costs. Though it may be a natural instinct to think that this decrease in costs will also impact your customer service experience, the reality is far…
Podcasts have become a key educational tool in any industry, and the logistics industry is no exception. They are an opportunity to learn directly from experts and avoid the media conglomerate’s bias. To help you choose between the many contenders vying for your time, we’ve put together a list of some of our most favorite…
It’s likely you’ve heard of Amazon. What was originally an online book marketplace founded in 1994 has grown to $281 billion dollars in sales in 2019. It’s also likely you’re familiar with their third-party logistics provider, Fulfillment by Amazon. It’s the 3rd largest logistics company in the world. With FBA, sellers can ship their products…
Food often presents evidence when temperature changes have affected it along the distribution chain. The pepperonis on a frozen pizza shift from center and ice cream loses texture. Condensation or ice crystals might appear on the inside of a plastic food package. Unfortunately, electronic components and modules do not always present such overt clues. Shippers…
Do you ship electronic components? This does not just mean high-priced electric modules and devices. Electronic component distribution is pervasive in nearly every aspect of our lives, from thermostats to salt shakers and even Wi-Fi-enabled slow cookers. With products becoming more technologically advanced every day, shipping practices should evolve as well. Failing to audit your…
Business is nothing if not for fulfillment. It’s the backbone on which profitability grows. It’s where the rubber meets the road. Whether you’re running an online e-commerce business or are an established Fortune 500 company with global offices, accurate fulfillment is critical to your success. It can also be quite complicated. It doesn’t matter if…
We know how e-commerce has changed our lives with a growing amount of shopping happening straight from our phones. Logistics circles have discussed the “Amazon Effect” for years. Something not talked about as frequently is what e-commerce looks like within distribution channels and how its growing popularity is changing the way we move goods. This…
Logistics outsiders often say the industry is “just about getting something from point A to B.” While the statement is not incorrect, it dramatically oversimplifies the complexity and continuing evolution of the work. This year delivered cutting-edge technology, economic challenges, and new ways of operating that have the industry fighting to keep up. The pace…
Warehouses represent far more than simple storage. What happens inside those four walls can make or break a supply chain. While speed and efficiency are the names of the game in logistics, conversations with warehousing teams must go beyond space, location, security, and services. When searching for the right warehousing partner, ask these five efficiency…
