Trends in Multimodal Transportation for 2022
Read Time: 4 min. The global supply chain experienced more disruption—and not the good kind—in the past year than ever before in history. However, despite the rapid-fire changes and unpredictability of just about every aspect of logistics, we’ve emerged stronger and more resilient as a result. That’s not to say it’s been easy. Many companies […]
This Is How a Logistics Partner Helps You Improve Customer Experience
Even though many aspects of logistics are beyond your direct control, prioritizing customer experience (CX) supports your growth, helping you win more business and ensuring your customers feel valued despite the constant disruption. Think of the customer experience as the connective tissue between your revenue and the customer. When you work with a logistics partner, […]
Supplier Management is the Missing Link for Complete Digital Transformation
Supplier management is a critical business strategy. The term describes the management of relations and interactions with third parties involved in your supply chain. Its primary objective is to maximize value and reduce risk, connecting people, processes, and systems to achieve business objectives. Digital transformation is a vital link in this process as it accelerates […]
Top Eight Reasons Your Cargo Could Be Delayed and How to Avoid Them
Cargo delays are commonplace. Some occur on the originating end, others on arrival. And while we can blame most delays on the pandemic, many are avoidable with the right approach. Working with a proactively-minded 3PL gives you better freight visibility and predictability and ensures your processes are aligned from end-to-end. Why is My Cargo Delayed? […]
Is Your Packaging Good Enough to Protect Your Cargo? Check These Tips Before You Ship!
Packaging is a hot topic these days. Reusable, recyclable packaging helps us reduce waste and improve green initiatives, but it’s not the only consideration. Optimized packaging strategies help you reduce costs and increase efficiency, and that’s ultimately where you’ll see the most significant positive impact on your operations. Eight Actionable Tips for Packaging Your Cargo […]
Top Tips to Enhance Your Route Optimization Strategies
Read Time: 4 min. With customer expectations at an all-time high, driver shortages, and tight deadlines to be met, logistics companies must prioritize route optimization to reduce risk. What is Route Optimization? Simply put, route optimization is the process of determining the fastest and most cost-efficient route between a shipment’s origin and destination. To ensure your […]
Why You Should Adjust Your Supply Chain According to Demand
Read Time: 4 min. Demand is one of the most significant drivers of any type of commerce. From manufacturing to retail, keeping up with customer needs while avoiding overstock and stockouts is a delicate balance. Done right, it streamlines every process in the supply chain from the factory floor to the customer’s door. There are […]
Had A Bad Experience with a Logistics Provider? Here’s How to Avoid It!
Read Time: 4 min. There are few things worse than putting your trust in a vendor, only to have everything go wrong. If you’ve had a bad experience with a 3PL, we won’t blame you for being hesitant to move forward with a new one. When things go wrong, it affects just about every aspect […]