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July 22, 2026
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Recent, Happening Now
June 19, 2026
10 Traits that Agile Logistics Providers Have in Common
In today’s global supply chains, unpredictability has become predictable. Factory slowdowns, port delays, labor actions, freight capacity crunches, changing retailer demands, and shifting tariff...
Recent, Happening Now
June 15, 2026
Customer Service in Logistics: Can Your 3PL Deliver?
In logistics, customer service is not a “nice to have.” It is one of the biggest factors in whether your supply chain runs smoothly or becomes a constant source of frustration. When an order is late,...
Recent, Happening Now
June 2, 2026
Seasonal Volumes? 3PL Shared Warehousing Helps You Scale Without Overcommitting
Peak season may feel like it’s still months away, but for many companies, the holiday rush has already begun. Retailers, consumer goods companies, food and beverage brands, and other seasonal...
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...
Logistics Management
November 18, 2016
Understanding Warehouse Insurance and Liability
Your products are the life blood of your business. Their secure movement through the supply chain, from manufacturing point to final delivery to your customer, is critical to your success.
Team Building
November 10, 2016
Driving Dissent
We all face the drive to “get it done” and usually it means “get it done right now!” But sometimes in the rush to mark the next item off our “to do” lists, we stop listening. We stop engaging our...
Transportation Strategies
November 3, 2016
The Advantages of a 3PL with blended Asset/Non-Asset Based Transportation Services
There are many transportation services to choose from when deciding which one is the right fit for your business. A company with robust assets – a fleet of actual trucks providing service – paired...
Capital Management