The Future of the Freight Supply Chain

August 23, 2018

The Future of the Freight Supply Chain From drones for online fulfillment to mobile robots in warehouses, the current supply chain is undergoing a major transformation. With the extensive possibilities in AI, the future supply chain holds the promise of being completely autonomous and self-sustaining. The supply chain of tomorrow...

How to Prepare Your Supply Chain for Hurricane Season

August 21, 2018

The intense hurricane season in 2017 was historical not only because of the massive scale and great number of storms, but also how destructive each storm was to the communities. What have supply chain managers and business leaders learned from last year’s hurricanes? Today we will cover how you can...

3 Ways the ELD Mandate Has Impacted Trucking

August 16, 2018

The ELD (electronic logging device) mandate is quite possibly the biggest change seen by the trucking industry in over 50 years, and one that many people have mixed feelings about. Since its introduction in December 2017, there’s no doubt it has made a considerable impact on the trucking industry. So,...

4 Tips for a Sustainable Supply Chain

August 14, 2018

Pressure to push sustainability into the supply chain has significantly increased in recent years. Having a sustainable supply chain is quickly becoming a necessary part of every business model. By managing and improving economic, social and environmental performance throughout supply chains, companies can cut back on the waste of resources,...

Increase Lead Times, Decrease Costs

August 9, 2018

The concept of lead time when booking loads is a commonly overlooked factor when delivering freight efficiently and economically. You may have heard your logistics partner say that providing more notice days or lead time for a shipment could help lower costs... But how is this possible? To put it...

PLS Logistics Services Earns Logistics Management’s 2018 Annual Quest For Quality Award

August 7, 2018

CRANBERRY TWP., PA (Aug. 7, 2018) — PLS Logistics Services, a leading third-party logistics provider, is proud to announce that it is a recipient of Logistic Management’s 2018 Quest for Quality Awards. Logistics Management’s Annual Quest for Quality Awards are the gold standard for customer satisfaction and performance excellence for...

Trending Transportation Updates: July 2018

July was full of many newsworthy transportation, shipping and logistic developments. Here are some of July's top trending transportation updates: Cummins Recalls 500,000 Trucks for Emission Control Catalyst Failures In the largest voluntary recall of medium- and heavy-duty trucks in history, engine maker Cummins Inc. announced it will voluntarily recall...

How TMS Technology Can Benefit a Supply Chain

August 2, 2018

While operating in a progressively complex logistics world, companies in this day and age need all the help they can get to help them work smarter, easier and more efficiently. Customers are becoming increasingly more demanding, and the need for more improved supply chain visibility continues to pose a challenge...

What is a Digital Supply Chain?

July 31, 2018

The term digital supply chain is very prevalent in current logistics and supply chain news, but it is a term that many people are still unfamiliar with. It is important to understand what a digital supply chain consists of and how it could potentially save your company money, time and...

5 Tips for a Fast and Efficient Freight Claim Experience

July 26, 2018

It has been said that the one area that most shippers are the most uncomfortable and confused with is navigating claims for cargo loss and damage. However, this does not mean that understanding the process of freight claims isn’t imperative to running an efficient business. Here are 5 tips to...