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…
If there’s one constant in the world of supply chain management, it is that the industry is continually changing. Each day brings another “breaking news” story that requires some degree of attention: The economy. Natural disasters. Brexit. They all affect the industry. It can be tricky to determine what deserves our immediate attention and what can…
Supply chain disruptions are inevitable and costly. A business continuity survey found that 56% of companies experienced a supply chain disruption in the last 12 months. Despite the prevalence of these problems, 26% lack a business continuity plan, and 30% do not review supply chain disruptions when they happen. This is a costly gamble, especially as…
Even though we are well into 2019, the struggle is still very real. There are several challenges impacting warehousing and distribution companies that don’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. Issues like the transportation crunch, technology, the labor crisis, and supply chain renovations are some of the issues that touch every company. Let’s take…
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…
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…
Logistics is a field that is growing at an exponential rate. It affects how our global commerce functions, whether good or bad. Great logistic businesses rely greatly on one major thing: precision. According to the Merriam dictionary, precision means to be in a state of quality and accuracy. Without quality and accuracy, logistics would not be what it is…
Running out of stock, or having too much of it, can pose problems for any company. But the sad truth is many business owners lack the skills needed to find the balance between these opposing scenarios. Inventory management is often seen as a headache, but knowledgeable supply chain managers recognize the necessity of employing the…
