Freight charges can get a little complicated if you aren’t familiar with what they all mean. What’s the difference between a prepaid and collect freight charge for instance? And what is a send freight bill when it’s at home? Let’s … Read More
3PL companies are 3rd party logistics companies, meaning companies that can handle delivery and fulfillment that other organizations can outsource to. These 3PL companies are distinct from 4PL companies, which have larger involvement in helping companies to reach their strategic goals. … Read More
The Supply Chain Management industry has been experienced leaps and bounds in the way supply chains are handled and tracked over the past ten years; now, we’re seeing an increase in new technologies that aim to make the entire process … Read More
Every business is unique in nature. Therefore, there’s no cookie-cutter pricing model available as a general solution for 3pl warehousing. It’s vital that you look for a customized contract with a third-party company and form a business relationship with your … Read More
Exporting and important goods are key elements for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Shipping internationally could offer outstanding growth opportunities for your business, but actually taking the leap into international shipping can be extremely overwhelming. All of the regulations, … Read More
Businesses of all shapes and sizes and across all industries are outsourcing their logistics needs to third party providers. Companies that specialize in 3PL Services can handle all of the aspects distribution and fulfillment, from warehousing to transportation and everything … Read More
There are an estimated 3.5 million truck drivers in the United States alone. Truck drivers and freight carries drive the flow of worldwide industry, and the capacity crunch has managed to give the industry a major knock felt by everyone … Read More
What you need to know about a third-party logistics firm is that it can actually save you money. People have a lot of questions when it comes to 3PL. But they are mainly wondering about how a third-party logistics firm … Read More
The news of the biggest e-commerce site – Amazon – developing and launching its very own shipping service in order to compete with 3PLs like UPS and FedEx has rocked the shipping industry. Though Amazon hasn’t confirmed this news, many … Read More
If you want to continue shipping your products and getting them there on time so that your customers keep coming back, you are going to need to have a strong relationship with your third-party logistics. More and more companies are … Read More