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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
June 11, 2015
7 Frequent Chargebacks and Steps to Reduce Them
Are you receiving chargeback after chargeback after chargeback? Well, you are not the only one my friend. Companies can lose hundreds of thousands in profit if they do not resolve inadequacies in...
June 4, 2015
6 Tips to Select the Right Chemical Warehouse Partner
What do chlorine, nitrogen and ammonium hydroxide have in common? Well if you guessed THEY ARE DANGEROUS… You are correct! These are EXTREMELY dangerous chemicals that require proper handling....
May 28, 2015
The Latest on West Coast Ports: One Year Since Labor Negotiations Began
Nearly one year has passed since labor negotiations began in May 2014 between the Pacific Maritime Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union. On February 20, 2015 they came to a...
April 30, 2015
6 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Intermodal Service
In recent years rail roads have been experiencing a boom in order to keep up with increasing demand from shippers. The infrastructures are being upgraded and capacities are increasing due to demand....
April 23, 2015
Tips to Evaluate your Warehouse Provider and Lower Costs
It’s tough to compare competitive warehouse bids. Precise warehouse rates require a more detailed analysis. Companies often cannot provide all the data requested, so 3PLs have to make assumptions in...