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 delivery of goods while keeping costs under control.
Many companies are shifting manufacturing away from China to locations closer to home or to places with friendlier relations. The movement away from offshoring to friend-shoring and nearshoring offers several benefits while simultaneously addressing the need to move away from reliance on China.
The evolution from mostly brick-and-mortar shopping to buying online was rapid, and the logistics of getting products from the factory to the front porch became complicated and costly. Choosing the right third-party logistics (3PL) company is crucial not only to save on the costs of shipping but also to guarantee that deliveries are made on time as promised.
LTL Explained Shipping, logistics, supply chain management, and a whole slew of other terms have been around forever. The popularity of eCommerce, the Covid related lockdowns, and the subsequent demand for online shopping has made them part of our regular discourse. As our logistics vocabulary has expanded, so has the popularity of services that have …
Supply Chain Whiplash Before Covid became a worldwide pandemic, most people never gave much thought to these two words; supply chain. At the outset of the lockdowns, it seemed that everyone was struggling to find toilet paper, flour, yeast, Lysol wipes, alcohol, and hand sanitizer to name a few. Eventually, things stabilized and the stores …
We now operate in an eCommerce world where our customers have certain expectations. They have gotten used to things like free or inexpensive shipping. Others perhaps, expect next-day or 2-day delivery on items they purchase online. Either way, your customers demand choice and to stay competitive you need to offer what they want. They have …
Shipper Frustration? You Are Not Alone! Shipping is an integral part of your business, yet the ever changing landscape is confusing, perhaps even frustrating. Some of the irritation is very obvious and some you haven’t yet realized affects you. It helps to know you are not alone. It’s even more comforting to know that if …
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