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Pros and Cons of Different Trailer Types
Find the best trailer type for you by reading the pros and cons of the most popular options for your shipments.
What Is Supply Chain Management?
Supply chain management is the flow of activities in the production process that moves a good or service from raw materials to finished products for consumers. Learn more about Supply Chain Management.
Cross-Docking in Supply Chain Management Explained – PLS Logistics
Cross-docking is a logistics strategy when carriers unload cargo from an incoming container and immediately load it directly to an outbound carrier.
The Importance of Customer Service in Logistics
Customer service is significant to building your business. Since they are on the receiving end of your products and get the opportunity to use them, customers always come first. From that experience, customers determine the company’s reputation and how it stands out against the competition.
Palletizing in Transportation: Do’s and Don’ts
Proper palletization of your freight shipment can help you prevent costly freight damage and optimize your shipping process. Learn more in this blog!
How to Improve Supply Chain Management Efficiency
Supply chains are multifaceted and can be a significant source of competitive advantage. To improve supply chain management efficiency and effectiveness, companies must improve predictability, optimize costs, minimize working capital, mitigate risk, and analyze data.
Full Truckload Shipping Issues and How to Avoid Them
The pandemic, inflation, surging product demand, and driver shortages have challenged logistics managers to discover innovative solutions. We will outline some common full truckload (FTL) issues and how to avoid them.
What is International Shipping and How Does It Work?
International shipping can be complex, but with an experienced logistics partner to assist with planning and execution, you can move products anywhere in the world.
Dry Van Trailers: 8 Shipping Facts
Dry van trailers are the most common for shipping and have many benefits. Read more to see if it’s the right one for you!
Trending Transportation Update: May 2022
This month, we saw the national diesel average drop 4.2 cents, the House Panel approved the water bill, and truck tonnage levels trend down. In addition, the truck manufacturers group files a lawsuit to seek more time for new CARB regulations and more. Check out April's trending transportation update on the shipping industry if you missed it.
The Cost of Shipping: What Customers Want
Business owners often overlook the process of moving products from point A to point B. However, inexpensive, and all customers demand timely delivery. If your business is not actively searching for the best transportation methods, you are falling behind the competition - especially competitors who can offer free shipping.
What Is Logistics Management and Why Is It Important?
Logistics management involves the control and supervision of moving products and is a key aspect of any business that cannot be overlooked.
How 3PL Can Facilitate Oil and Gas Logistics
The oil and gas supply chain is an irreplaceable part of people’s lives: it warms houses and offices, fuels vehicles, and makes the world go around. Unlike any other industry, oil and gas supply chains are incredibly complex.
Omnichannel Gains Consumer Support
There is a shift in how consumers approach grocery shopping, using more channels. Annual supermarket and grocery store sales in the U.S. are over $765 billion, but there is a new, trendy way to purchase groceries- online.

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