For those new to the world of stock and shipping, you may be wondering what safety stock is. This is a term that logisticians use to refer to an extra layer of stock used as a buffer. This buffer is … Read More
The year 2020 rapidly transformed the lives of people all across the globe. No matter what happens next, some changes are likely to be permanent. An estimated 60 percent of US businesses that were forced to shut their doors as … Read More
Beer is a serious subject for those who love to imbibe. Even the casual drinker has their preferred brand or style. The beer industry has been dominated by the same big names for generations, and while this was okay for … Read More
Even the most organized among us are sometimes guilty of leaving holiday shopping too late. This is the “Christmas cycle.” You remember that the holidays are coming around about October, but decide that it’s too early to start shopping. But … Read More
What Is Agility In Warehouse Management? The concept of agility was introduced by Goldman et al. in 1995. It means “readiness to change”, from a business perspective, agility is defined as a strategy that is more responsive in a volatile … 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
While the difference between a warehouse vs distribution center may not be apparent to some; they have very different meanings and duties in the logistics industry. To be able to distinguish warehouses vs distribution centers, you must first understand what each is. … Read More
Many small businesses do not understand the difference between cross-docking vs warehousing and shipping services. The goals of any shipping procedure is to deliver product from your business to a customer with as minimum damage, cost, and time as possible. Cross-docking vs Warehousing Differences Warehousing … Read More
Drayage: What is it and why is it needed? It is most commonly known as the act of pulling containers out of a rail yard or ocean port and either loading them or unloading them before returning the container to … Read More
Importance Of Packaging Design You have created a superb product. No doubt it will serve the needs of the customer well but it still needs to reach the customer and it must reach him/her in top condition until it is … Read More