Logistics professionals need quality online logistics tools to help do their daily business with ease and mobility while ensuring a quality experience for their customers. For all developing businesses, it’s a smart choice to implement widely used and affordable technologies to do business, especially from mobile phones. Mobile technology can now empower you to track…
Traceability and transparency are two of the most important foundations of logistics. Blockchain is the new “buzz word” in supply chain that’s becoming synonymous with both. But what is it and is it really all that buzz-worthy? Read on to find out. What is blockchain? Blockchain (for supply chain) is a digital distributed ledger which…
It’s only natural that as we prepare for the New Year, we review the year that passed. One of the big questions one must ask is what have we done well this year that we can do even better next year to drive profit and customer satisfaction. One area where most companies can always improve…
Customers are happy when they receive a package on time, with the correct contents, and delivered to the right location. Happiness then leads to brand loyalty. But as brand loyalty becomes more desirable in the retail space, businesses must do more than the expected minimum to build and retain customer loyalty. As online shopping continues…
A critical element of client satisfaction is quality control. When choosing a 3PL, most clients cite service quality as one of the things they want to be sure is functioning exceptionally. 3PLs partners ensure that every step in the supply chain is executed in the most effective, cost-efficient, and transparent way. This results in enhanced…
Could you be one of the many companies who is losing profits by managing your own warehouse? A few questions to ask yourself are: Is your labor staff working efficiently? Are you short or overloaded with staff? Do you have too much space? Are inconsistencies in your workflow causing lower profits in your ledger? Scaling…
Business growth comes with many new benefits and a few challenges. Wouldn’t it be great if some of those growing pains could be felt by someone else? Well, they can when you partner with a 3PL. You can enjoy the unparalleled support and increased performance while mitigating logistical issues. All businesses can profit from best practices that third-party logistics…
It was a cruel summer. Hurricane Harvey did a dangerous dance in Texas, and Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc across the south and east coasts of the United States and beyond. California and British Columbia’s forest fires also need to be mentioned. That’s a lot of devastation in a few short months, but the truth is…
Inventory management can be a wild ride. Some describe it as a bouncy house for adults. Others say it’s like riding a roller coaster. It’s among the most important elements of your business–and it’s often subject to the wild winds of economic change, demand and the ability to deliver every time, without exception. It can also…
With logistics, one thing is certain, the past is not a roadmap for the future. There are many developments that impact day-to-day logistics, and flexibility is the key to “the new normal” in much of supply chain development. Following are three areas, stimulating the trends shaping logistics in 2017. Globalization International trade is changing direction…
