6 Steps to Take When Your Freight is Damaged or Lost

February 26, 2015

Whether someone orders shoes online or ships tons of industrial equipment, one common problem can happen: the freight can become lost or damaged. The process for finding out who is responsible for damaged freight could take months, and discovering whether freight had been stolen or lost on route can be...

What Carriers Look for in Shippers

February 24, 2015

Starting last year, demand for shipping outpaced capacity, making it easier for carriers to find quality shippers. Carriers are working hard to operate more efficiently and cope with the driver shortage. Even with substantial demand growth, most asset-based trucking companies are not ready to add capacity; they are concerned about...

Supply Chain Visibility

February 23, 2015

Visibility into the supply chain is a fundamental part of implementing improvements.  Identifying inefficiencies is the first step to increase delivery speed, accuracy and reducing transportation costs.  For many supply chains, growing global operations, big data and demanding customer expectations all strain logistics functions, making visibility more important than ever. ...

Why Use a Freight Broker?

February 19, 2015

A freight broker can be a tremendous asset to organizations looking to secure carriers specific to their needs quickly and cost-effectively.  Freight brokers are essentially personal freight managers for organizations, working hard to find you the best carrier at the best price to move your freight.  This allows you to...

Benchmarking Your Supply Chain

February 17, 2015

Have you ever considered the best way to identify strengths and weaknesses in your company’s supply chain management? Or, have you focused on how to prioritize opportunities in improving supply chain components? For supply chain managers, it can be challenging to set a market strategy and tactical goals because there...

How to Set Up a BYOD Policy

February 13, 2015

Smartphones and tablets are embedded in every aspect of our life; think about how personal devices can change – or, have already changed working environments and communication processes in companies. The hype over the BYOD (bring your own device) trend started years ago, yet it yields questions and predictions.  Gartner...

Supply Chains Prepare for Valentine’s Day Demand

February 12, 2015

Love is in the air! Or, in the case of many suppliers and retailers, on a freight truck. That’s right, all of the thoughtful gifts that you receive this Valentine’s Day made their way to your home through a complex, well-planned supply chain. With seasonal demand, suppliers, carriers and retailers...

Discover Your Competitive Advantage

February 10, 2015

According to Capgemini's 2014 study, 72% of shippers are increasing their outsourced logistic services this year and 78% of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have declared an increase in outsourcing among their shippers. What are the main advantages of outsourcing and why does this trend continue to grow among all types and...

PLS Logistics Services Continues to Grow, Opening Office in St. Louis

February 5, 2015

New office to bring 150 new jobs to St. Louis CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA – February 5, 2015 PLS Logistics Services (“PLS”), a leading provider of third-party logistics solutions and freight brokerage services, today announced that it has opened a new branch office in St. Louis. This is PLS’ seventh office...

pls moves 90000 shipments a week and 1 million a year

Two Critical Pricing Factors for LTL Freight

Since we’ve discussed shipping class rates in the about density-based pricing post, it is worth mentioning weight breaks and classification, an important part of freight pricing. When it comes to finding the best rate for a company’s shipping needs, freight class and weight are two pricing factors that shippers should...