Do you know all of the steps involved to bring your Thanksgiving dinner from the farm to your fork? It’s a grand and complex system with multiple players involved, sometimes more than once. There’s the farmer, the processor, the consumer, and then the transportation providers which connect it all. Each
Supply chain disruptions can have huge unforeseen consequences. The supply chain is a complex and interconnected process. Each link affects the links further down, so one broken link can cause a lot of damage. There are many factors that can cause disruptions and no company or industry is immune from
Having a reliable, quality, and communicative 3PL provider can make a huge impact on your business. They’ll help you control your costs, keep your supply chain moving, and find countless efficiencies. However, how can you find the best 3PL provider for you and your organization? Below are 7 steps you
Paper and packaging logistics is involved in practically every other industry. Most items are going to be shipped in a cardboard box, have some kind of paper labels, or use paper in SOME way. Because of this, paper makes up a significant amount of the supply chain. In 2018 alone,
If you are offering a food shipping service then it deserves to be the absolute best it can be. There are processes that need to be in place to guarantee that each order is handled with care. This allows you, as the 3PL, to be quick and flexible without losing
Finding a truckload freight quote is easy. However, finding a quote that works for your budget while coming from a trusted shipping provider… well, that on the other hand can be pretty difficult. There are countless full truckload shipping providers out there and no one has time to go through
Freight forwarding services and those that provide them need to be the best they can be. The shipper is entrusting their freight to this intermediary so it is their responsibility to follow through on their promises and deliver the freight on time and in a good condition. In order to
Nowadays almost any career in shipping and logistics can be done remotely. This was proven true during the COVID pandemic and many companies have decided to stay remote or at least offer the option. Working remote, however, does come with a whole set of hurdles to overcome. Some of these
Managing food freight comes with unique challenges, including handling temperature-sensitive products, varying demand, and strict delivery timelines. For businesses in the food and beverage industry,
Freight fraud is an increasing challenge in the logistics industry, and as we head into 2024, the tactics used by fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated
When it comes to shipping oversized or irregular freight, flatbed trucking is the go-to solution. Whether you’re transporting construction materials, machinery, or specialized equipment, flatbed
