For retail shippers, there was a time when “meeting customer expectations” meant supplying the right quantities of product to the right location on the agreed-upon shipment schedule. Transportation modes, load sizes and distances traveled were known and consistent. Product deliveries … Read more
International shipping can be a distressing experience in today’s environment. Carrier instability, carrier alliances, peak season capacity issues, port issues − all increase risk in global commerce. Added to cost and service issues, what happens if something goes awry and … Read more
The grocery industry shares a long history with the logistics and distribution industry – and for good reason. Keeping stores properly stocked with fresh food, packaged products and household goods – many of which travel long distances and are subject … Read more
That old scouting song has something important to tell us about 3PL relationships. No one knows your business better than you, especially when it comes to servicing your customers. So why should you compromise your established carrier relationships just because … Read more
We’ve seen recent news stories about companies facing significant financial troubles brought on by insufficient transparency in their financial auditing processes. If you’re outsourcing audit and payment services to a third party, here are a few industry best practices and … Read more
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