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Recent, Happening Now
January 15, 2025
Happening Now: Container shipping rates from Asia to the US on the rise
According to FreightWaves, container shipping rates from Asia to the U.S. rose significantly at the start of 2025, driven by shippers frontloading goods ahead of Lunar New Year. The Freightos...
Recent, Happening Now
December 23, 2024
Weber Logistics Launches New Dedicated Distribution Center in Irvine, CA
Weber Logistics is ringing in 2025 with a major expansion for one of its key clients. The opening of a new 137,000-square-foot dedicated distribution center (DC) in Irvine, CA has been announced....
Recent, Happening Now
December 11, 2024
What to Look for in a Pharmaceutical Logistics Provider
Pharmaceutical logistics is a highly specialized field that requires precision, compliance, and a deep understanding of the unique demands of this tightly regulated industry. Selecting the right...
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).
3PL
October 6, 2016
How to Get a Good 3PL Solution
You realize that partnering with a 3PL service provider can save you money and expand your capabilities. Yes! Good idea! Partnering with a 3PL is a smart option to take your business to the next...
3PL
September 1, 2016
Benefits of 3PL Services in the Overweight Corridor
In society today, there is a large focus on weight. For many, the temptation of a pink box in the office can be cringing if you are trying to watch the pounds. Luckily in the logistics world it can...
Logistics Management
August 23, 2016
The Key to Upholding Quality in an Operation: Internal Audit Programs
Does your warehouse or 3PL provider have an internal audit program in place? It is critical for all operations follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) – that’s how you get to the quality we need...
3PL
August 11, 2016
Centered around Communication
As the Distribution Center Manager for Weber Logistics’ Stockton facilities, and throughout my career in Warehousing, Logistics and Supply Chain, it has become apparent that one of, if not the, most...
Logistics Management
August 2, 2016
A Partnership Approach to 3PL Logistics
What is the key to a successful business? We all have a common goal and that is to grow our businesses. The key is to bring in new partners and not just customers. You want to form new partnerships...
3PL
March 10, 2016
Find the Best Warehouse Pricing the First Time Around
When the search begins for a 3PL, we evaluate and consider many things. One of the make or break factors includes pricing. Now, do you want a rate generated on the spot or are you willing to wait...
3PL
December 8, 2015
3PL’s can Help with Seasonal Fluctuations
As the final holiday push for many companies sends merchandise out of the warehouse and to retailers’ shelves, inventories become minimal and can leave many paying for empty warehouse space. Third...
West Coast Distribution
October 22, 2015
Searching beyond the Digital Surface to find the Right Partner
Technology we love it! Right? Well, when it comes to the dating world, not quite. The days of courtship, chivalry and face to face interaction are not long gone, but they are rare. Dating today can...
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