Moving Trading Partners into Digital Supply Chain
It’s 2017, technology is practically everywhere and everyone is digitally connected. Most businesses have adapted to the changes in tech, yet some are still behind.
How To Choose a Perfect Freight Broker?
What is a freight broker?
Shippers use freight brokers for managing their transportation needs. A good freight broker offers access to an extensive carrier network and provides quality service you can rely on. Having a go-to freight broker is an easy way to boost up the capacity for your loads without the daunting task of qualifying and managing lots and lots of carrier partners – this is especially beneficial in times of the current load-to-truck ratio.
How Shippers Can Prepare for the ELD Mandate
The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate is happening whether your company likes it or not. There are critics, and there are supporters – no matter the side you’re on, your company needs to prepare for the inevitable. To help, we’ve laid out 4 tips for you to prepare for the ELD Mandate.
The Importance of Carrier Relationships
What is the goal of any business? The answer can vary depending on who you ask, or course. But as a service provider, we all agree that our most important goal is to provide the highest level of service to our customers. Otherwise, how do we plan on retaining our customers and staying afloat within this very competitive industry?
5 Trending Transportation Updates: October 2017
The Technology That’s Revolutionizing the Trucking Industry From Autonomous Freight Hauling, to Blockchain innovations, to Hyperloop technology – the industry is changing. Stay on top of the trends by reading more here.
4 Tips to Prepare for the Holiday Season
As we are getting closer to the holiday season, we start to feel the pressure of the upcoming volume spikes and tight deadlines. This time of the year might be the busiest for the transportation industry in general, and definitely the craziest time for most retailers.
PLS Logistics Services Partners with the Blockchain In Trucking Alliance (BiTA)
BiTA and PLS believe the Blockchain is one of the most significant developments for the supply chain industry. BiTA, PLS Logistics Services, and hundreds of other logistics leaders seek to revolutionize the trucking industry through this partnership.
Trailer Pools: A Logistics Industry Opportunity
With the logistics industry continually growing and redeveloping, freight brokers and 3PLs are taking to new heights for becoming more efficient. The reasoning? Efficiency = increased revenue. Trailer pools are the new hot topic of the logistics industry, could this increase shipper and carrier efficiency?
Warehouse Automation: What does this mean for your business?
High-speed 24/7 processing with enhanced order accuracy which is running like clockwork – doesn’t that sound perfect and slightly sci-fi?
How to Negotiate With Market Rate Increases
It’s no secret that rates are increasing and could continue well into 2018. Both spot rates and contract rates are spiking.
