When it comes to shipping and logistics, dry van trucking companies are usually pretty simple. I mean, it’s a giant box on wheels that can move dry van freight from point A to point B. What level of technology can really be applied? Well, a lot actually. There are constant
A 3PL food logistics company needs open and consistent communication. Food is very fragile and the second it is harvested, baked, or made the clock starts to tick. The US alone generates around 133 billion pounds of food waste per year. It’s the obligation and duty of the food logistics company to do what they can
Consistent 3PL order fulfillment requires great customer service. As the 3PL, you must be able to meet every need of the customer until the order is completed. As we mentioned in an earlier blog post, there are 7 steps that an order goes through. Starting off with placing the order, scheduling, dispatching the carrier,
In order to offer the best 3PL shipping experience, or even a good one, you have to have flexibility. A successful 3PL cannot be run rigidly that sticks to a set schedule without budging an inch. The supply chain is full of chaos in indetermination, things are always changing. Because
Just because a company is a Food and Beverage 3PL does not mean that they can ship ALL food and beverages. The food and beverage industry is very diverse. Saying that you can ship food well is like saying that you can play sports well. There’s a huge difference between playing rugby and tennis, just
Analytics in logistics is evolving and getting better every single day. Every company is in a never-ending race to get the “perfect” supply chain. Transportation and logistics analytics are used to achieve this goal. With an increase of last-mile services, automation, and artificial intelligence data analytics has never been so important. In fact,
Booking a 3PL freight load SHOULD be an easy and simple process for the shipper. However, there is a lot of action going on behind the scenes with the 3PL. There are account managers, load planners, carrier representatives, and accountants all in motion to ensure that the freight is shipped
LTL Carriers offer a cost-effective service that moves freight that does not fill up an entire trailer. Less than truckload (LTL) shipping has become more popular over the years as better processes and tracking is put into place, which maximizes the supply chain. LTL shipping is generally used for any
Truckload rates are rising, but the reason is not as simple as a sudden surge in freight demand. In fact, one of the most important
Here’s a common scenario shippers face daily:You need to move a load and go out to get some quotes.Two come back in roughly the same
Transportation has always been one of the most important parts of the supply chain, but it has also become one of the most complex. Fluctuating