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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...
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...
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...
April 16, 2015
How a 3PL Provider Can Help Reduce Order Turnaround Time
“I want it and I want it now!” the mantra of consumers. Companies are doing everything they can to compete with one another in order turnaround time. Amazon was one of the first to enter this realm...
December 3, 2014
Choosing a Chemical Warehouse Provider
You’re not going to choose just any 3PL to store and ship your chemical products.  The liability and safety risks associated with hazmat storage and shipping are just too great. But how can you...
November 5, 2014
How Determining Warehouse Rates Is Like Preparing Your Tax Return
Too often, companies assume they have no power to impact warehouse distribution rates from 3PLs and commercial warehouse providers. Not true. You have the power to control and reduce your...
October 2, 2014
Data is the Key to Accurate Warehouse Pricing
Third party logistics providers use different warehouse pricing models to determine their costs for warehouse storage and services. But the approaches are pretty similar across providers. We all...
September 24, 2014
Retail Compliance to Reduce Chargebacks
Retailer chargeback fines for non-compliant shipments are a profit-draining reality for many consumer goods manufacturers.
June 18, 2014
Buying a Brown Suit is Like Choosing a 3PL Provider
Were brown suits ever in style? Perhaps, but today they are typically not the first choice for fashionistas. For those who don’t follow fashion trends, however, a brown suit might seem like a good...
June 11, 2014
Logistics Customer Service - The Shift From Paying to End Customer
What is logistics customer service? Well, traditionally it has meant logistics companies focused on providing great service to their paying customers. But lately 3PL providers are taking a vested...