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April 3, 2025
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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...
Chemical Logistics
August 23, 2017
Can One Warehouse Handle All Types of Hazmat Chemical Storage?
Several types of chemicals occupying the same storage facility. Sounds dangerous, right? It doesn’t need to be.
Vendor Compliance
August 9, 2017
Can Your 3PL Meet Walmart On Time In Full Requirements?
Walmart’s relationship with its suppliers has made headlines recently as the retail giant implements its new On Time In Full (OTIF) policy that will dole out fines for late, early, and incorrect...
Third Party Logistics
July 17, 2017
Why Grading a Potential 3PL Partner is Like Grading a Restaurant
Do you ever feel like breaking out of the everyday routine and trying a new dinner spot? Well before hopping in the car and driving aimlessly, try turning to the internet to find suggestions and...
Port Logistics
July 12, 2017
How to Reduce Port Fees in Southern California
For large-volume importers, drayage costs and port fees can eat up a good chunk of the transportation budget. So it pays to dig in and understand where the money is being spent and whether smarter,...
Third Party Logistics
July 11, 2017
Reduce Warehouse Labor Costs By Paying Workers More!
How can you reduce warehouse labor costs by paying more to warehouse workers?Simple: Don’t pay everyone more, just the peak performers.
3PL
January 14, 2017
Managing Client Relationships
3PL partnerships work best when both parties are engaged and understand each other. Like any relationship, it takes some work to get to the ideal level of partnership. The 2017 Annual Study on the...
3PL
January 6, 2017
A Spotlight on KPI Metrics: On-Time Shipping
Holding your 3PL accountable to deliver on the service promise can be difficult. However, a key component of that is monitoring key performance indicators (KPI’s).
Characteristics of GREAT Teamwork
Throughout my career in logistics, teamwork has been an essential – and rewarding -- part of my operational SOP. Everyone’s role is vital in a successful operation;that synergy ultimatelydrives...
Peak Season Shipping
December 2, 2016
Handling your Supply Chain this Holiday Season
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holiday season are critical periods for many companies. For both brick-and-mortar retailers and online merchants, the holidays may be the year's peak sales period,...
Management
November 23, 2016
Different Generations, One Goal
As a company grows, so does its need for new talent, and in today’s workforce there are several generations to choose from. One can select from the well-seasoned Baby Boomer to the green bushytailed...
Capital Management