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Recent, Happening Now
March 28, 2025
Happening Now: eCommerce Surge Fuels Logistics Space Demand
According to FreightWaves, the boom in online shopping is driving unprecedented growth in logistics real estate. According to a new Prologis report, eCommerce is now responsible for over half of all...
Recent, Happening Now
March 25, 2025
The Benefits of Using One Integrated Logistics Services Provider
Conventional wisdom tells you not to put all your eggs in one basket. In the logistics industry, however, this isn’t always good advice. By leaning on one integrated logistics services provider (3PL)...
Recent, Happening Now
March 19, 2025
Happening Now: Drayage Rate History Shapes Today’s Market
According to Dray Insight, the drayage industry has undergone significant change since deregulation reshaped the transportation landscape. From evolving pricing models to the growing role of...
West Coast Distribution
October 12, 2015
Bigger Doesn’t Always Mean Better: Why Regional 3PL Providers are a Perfect Fit
Everyone remembers the fairy tale story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears? As a refresher – Goldilocks sat in the chairs of the Papa, Mama and Baby Bear. She ate their porridge. And she finally...
West Coast Distribution
September 25, 2015
True or False: Cross Docking is to Transloading as Ice Cream is to Gelato???
At the surface, a scoop of gelato and a scoop of ice cream appear to be the same thing. They look the same, they are both cold. Despite their similarities, we know they are different when we taste...
Transportation Strategies
September 17, 2015
Benefits of an Upgraded Transportation Management System
Our society today is all about upgrading to the next big thing. We wait in line for hours and hours to get a hold of the newest gadgets. Why? Because, they are usually smarter, better, faster and...
West Coast Distribution
September 10, 2015
You Can’t Build Success on a Rocky Foundation: Things to Consider During Onboarding
Any good relationship requires a solid foundation to build upon. In order to establish a solid foundation you need trust, respect and commitment. This same foundation is necessary when partnering...
Chemical Logistics
August 27, 2015
The Same Game with Different Rules - Chemical Warehousing
Chemical Warehousing 101 Whether you’ve been in the game for years or have just jumped in, you know when it comes to chemical warehousing, a whole new rule book applies.
West Coast Distribution
August 6, 2015
Become the Holiday Hero: Prepare your DC for the Food and Beverage Industry during Peak Season
When you think of the holidays, what pops into your mind? Is it a winter wonderland, super sales, nonstop festive music, or is it all the FOOD! Can you image the holidays without your favorite...
West Coast Distribution
July 30, 2015
Reasons to Setup Distribution Services in the Overweight Corridor
When you are in the process of buying a house, what is most important? You always hear… Location! Location! Location! For many, location is the deciding factor. You want to be located in a spot that...
West Coast Distribution
July 16, 2015
Benefits of a Border Distribution Center
Selecting a location to manufacture and set up distribution is different for all companies. Mexico is re-emerging as a leading location for manufactures due to increasing labor and fuel costs in...
Warehouse Rates
July 2, 2015
The Key to Accurate Warehousing Rates is Accurate Data.
3PLs utilize profile worksheets to calculate rates. Each 3PL has its own worksheet, but the approaches are similar. At Weber, we look at a variety of data, including product volume, case size, pallet...
West Coast Distribution
June 18, 2015
Is the Honeymoon Over with your Current 3PL?
Many will say there is no better part of a relationship than the honeymoon phase. Both parties are always there for one another, care extremely about their partner and will do anything and everything...
Capital Management