Logistics is like a ROLLER COASTER. It has its UPS and DOWNS. But it’s your choice to SCREAM or just ENJOY the ride. So, how are you handling the ups and downs in your supply chain? If your order volume has peaks and valleys, then efficiency can be challenging even in the best of situations. … Read More
How can you Hit the Trifecta in Storage?
Storage is one area of costs for a 3PL provider. Efficient storage methods of products creates strong space utilization, decreased costs and improved productivity. But there are a lot of elements in ensuring that product is stored properly where a balance of utilization, cost and productivity is met. Many shippers don’t understand this BALANCE needed. … Read More
Only the Most Efficient 3PLs can Recall Product Effectively
When product recall is required, a 3PL with robust warehouse management systems are able to extract the data that is needed. However, garbage in – garbage out. If you haven’t set up a customer correctly during the onboarding process, then extracting information later for a recall may not provide the data that is necessary to… Read More
Shared Distribution can solve Supply Chain Challenges
A DISTRIBUTION TEMPLATE FOR SUCCESS A shared distribution environment can be a dynamic solution that can bring logistics efficiency quickly to your supply chain. In many cases, handling your warehousing and distribution services may be too costly and it’s not really your core business offering. By outsourcing your supply chain to a 3PL, you can… Read More
Why Order Fulfillment is an indicator of QUALITY
Logistics efficiency must be addressed in multiple facets of the 3PL business. However, Order fulfillment is one of the most relevant areas needed for efficient processes. Warehouse picking productivity and accuracy requires a great deal of organization and attention to detail and, if not done well, can impact your business with higher costs and inaccurate… Read More