5 Ways an Outdated Shipping Strategy Erodes Growth and Margin
Shipping is one of the largest recurring costs in most businesses, and at a glance the numbers often appear steady. However, buried in the details are surcharges, rigid contracts, and inefficiencies that erode margins until growth costs more than it delivers. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 Too often, shipping spend accelerates ahead of […]
From Volatility to Vision: Logistics in the Age of VUCA
Parcel logistics operates under constant pressure to control costs while also meeting the demand to deliver faster and better. Carriers work continuously to maintain that balance in a constantly changing, dynamic environment. Fluctuating fuel prices, evolving trade rules, and new service requirements emerge with little notice. This uncertainty defines how the logistics industry operates on […]
Supply Chain Disruptions
In our last blog post, we explored the journey a hypothetical $20 T-Shirt purchased online takes to get from the factory to your front door. We touched on how multiple disruptions to the supply chain during Covid exposed the unpreparedness of the whole supply chain to numerous simultaneous failures. Here, we try to parse why […]
The Sustainability Factor
As we enter 2023, there is one issue that will be focused on very strongly in the shipping/logistics world; environmental sustainability. Environmental issues are generally politically fraught and often elicit opposing visceral views. However, the free market has become a major factor in the move toward greater sustainability. Legislation and regulation have always played a […]
The Ever Evolving Last-Mile Delivery World
In the late 1970s, one of the most popular shows on TV was a sitcom called “Happy Days.” The show was set in Milwaukee in the 1950s, and the premise, as implied by the title, is a sentimentality for the simpler times of old. The past was portrayed as less complicated. If we take that […]
Working With The Manufacturing Pivot
Whether the trend began with Covid or in light of geopolitical events, particularly tensions with China, manufacturers are seeking alternative solutions to continue their operations while minimizing risk. Many companies are shifting manufacturing away from China to locations closer to home or to places with friendlier relations. Offshoring to China took off at the beginning […]
Environmental Regulations and Trucking
The State of California is known for leading the nation in regulations. So it is no surprise that California’s powerful Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted the Advanced Clean Fleet rule after several years of proposals and hearings. The rule intends to eventually end using internal combustion engines (ICE) on California’s roads. This comes on the […]
You Need Help With Your Shipping Operation
Why going at it alone may not save you enough on your overall shipping costs. If you are a company that ships products, you are well aware of the complex and time-consuming nature of the process. There are numerous variables and factors to consider, making it challenging for businesses to ensure the safe and efficient […]
Brick-and-Mortar Retail Is Still Alive And Kicking
In the era of digital transformation, where online shopping platforms seem to dominate the retail landscape, brick-and-mortar stores have demonstrated remarkable resilience, refusing to be overshadowed by the convenience of eCommerce. While the rise of online shopping has undoubtedly altered consumer behaviors and expectations, traditional retail spaces have found innovative ways to adapt and remain […]
Peak Holiday Shipping Season: What Really Goes Wrong and How to Prevent It
𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝟰, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀. Q4 is always a high-pressure period for enterprise and e-commerce shippers. Volumes surge, timelines shrink, and expectations rise. Every year, we support clients through this season, and we consistently see the same five problems causing the most disruption. • 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Brands chase […]