The Logistics Behind Black Friday

November 20, 2018

The holiday season is a tough time for retailers and the transportation industry, and the time between Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be the peak period of the rush. Large volumes of e-commerce purchases are putting more and more pressure on businesses and their logistics managers every year. Today...

How to Help Prevent Distracted Truck Drivers

November 15, 2018

Cell phones and different technology gadgets play a significant role in our daily lives. Almost all vital actions involve attention to a screen, and driving is no exception. According to a distracted driving survey, 88 percent of drivers are using their phones on the road. Along with high cell phone...

Supplying War: Military Logistics

November 13, 2018

“The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.” – Sun Tzu Logistics and supply are one of the most essential functions for any military, modern or historical. Operational logistics for a military refer to the set of activities carried out in order to satisfy the needs of those involved....

How to Cut Costs on Last Mile Delivery

November 8, 2018

The last mile is a key part in a supply chain process, for both B2B and B2C businesses. It leaves the final impression about your company in the customer's mind, so outlining the right last mile strategy is very important. What is last mile delivery? Last mile delivery involves transporting...

Trending Transportation Updates: October 2018

November 6, 2018

October was full of many significant events, bringing in new advanced developments to the industry. Here are some industry updates from last month! Uber Announces “Powerloop” and Plans Drone Delivery by 2021 Uber has been extremely active with new projects recently, including the start of Uber Freight in August. The...

How to Navigate the Driver Shortage

November 1, 2018

Why is the drivers’ shortage happening? According to the survey by American Trucking Association, the driver’s shortage could reach 175,000 drivers by 2024, which is almost five times more than 2014 rate. These forecasts can soon become a reality, as the average age of American truck driver is 55 years....

The Importance of Customer Service in the Logistics Industry

October 30, 2018

In today's global economy, customers set the bar of what is considered quality service or what is a good brand. In any business, a customer’s experience determines the reputation of the company, and the logistics industry is not an exception. The bigger your business is, the more complex your supply...

What to do When Your Freight is Lost

October 25, 2018

In the logistics industry, no matter how hard you try to maintain the best service and utilize the most progressive technologies, problems can still happen to your freight during a shipment. Companies may not be able to always control when accidents happen or prevent them from happening, but they can...

3PL Trends That Are Shaping the Logistics Industry

October 23, 2018

Third-party logistics providers already make a big impact on the transportation industry today. According to surveys, the amount of 3PLs users is growing and has reached 81 percent for domestic transportation in 2018. There is no surprise that fast and convenient shipping is a must for a company’s success. Demands...

5 Reasons a Small Business Can Benefit From a 3PL

October 18, 2018

In the age of Amazon, the only thing that is growing faster than the e-commerce sector is customers’ demands. Once a shipment is scheduled or an item is purchased, the customer is constantly looking for updates on the shipment, no matter if it’s an individual shipper or a large corporation....