The selection of a 3PL partner was already under scrutiny and challenging due to the increased complexity of the supply chain but the covid impact clearly highlighted that not everyone was prepared to handle the challenges that the pandemic created. Selecting the right partner that can not only accommodate your current needs but can also… Read More
Storyboard 2020: FLEXIBILITY
Stepping up our Game in FLEXIBILITY As Pacific Coast continues to review the current year, they see it as a 2020 storyboard where there are different scenes pictured with constant changes to the story. Each block shows images that represent changes that occurred as they reacted to supply chain and customer demands. As the organization… Read More
Future Supply Chain Considerations for a 3PL
Third Party Logistics Providers have become an essential part of the supply chain domestically and globally. With the expected 3PL global market to be over a trillion dollars by the end of 2024 it is necessary for 3PL organizations to position themselves to meet the expected needs of the market. Each 3PL must prepare their… 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
C H O I C E can elevate Customer Care
The Customer Care department is the heart of any organization and that certainly is no different at Pacific Coast Warehouse. If the heart of the organization is not healthy and provides the services to your customers, it can be a heart attack! When you make the right C H O I C E in selecting… Read More
How can you make sure your partner has a continuous improvement mentality?
Having an on-going self-improvement process and effort to improve services is the basis for continuous improvement. Small changes will add up to big wins over time. But, while many discuss improvement, how can you ensure your 3PL partner really does it? Review 5 factors that will help you determine your 3PL’s approach to continuous improvement:… Read More
Be Relevant.
The only constant, in a complex business market that continues to shift, is change. To be relevant you need to be able to change. And a company that is relevant brings value. Organizations and Individuals must be relevant and pertinent to be valuable to their customers. Intentional actions engage with customers and contribute to their… Read More
Stay Humble
One thing about being a service organization, it is a humbling experience. There are so many things that we do right but, every once in a while, there is that miss-step that keeps us humble. That is an obvious example of staying humble. But how do we stay humble during the good times? Humility is… Read More
Take Action
TAKING ACTION DOESN’T JUST HAPPEN When you take action, you want to be successful. How can you ensure that? Well, once you commit to an idea and direction, you need to begin the process of planning its execution. MAKE A PLAN, WORK THE PLAN Many people dwell too long and not actually doing. It’s great… Read More
BEING MEMORABLE for the right things
Status Quo doesn’t bring a whole lot to the table. But it can be powerful. It’s a safe position but it doesn’t allow you to stand out or be memorable. Taking chances and stepping out can bring a position of growth, sets you apart and allows you to be captivating and relevant to your customers.… Read More