The term drayage refers to a logistics service that carries freight over a short distance. As a part of intermodal shopping, drayage is especially important to the container shipping industry. How else would freight or containers get from, say, a ship to a rail car or from rail to a truck? Drayage is an essential… Read more »
More and more people (and businesses) order items online and then have them shipped to their residence or place of business. How can eCommerce order fulfillment in warehouses be optimized? Order fulfillment involves the whole process from the sale of an item to the post-delivery experience of the customer. Typically, there are several steps involved,… Read more »
Some companies spend too much time worrying about warehousing, to the point of not getting other important work done. For those who are more worried about damaged inventory, looking over spreadsheets, or constantly thinking about OSHA compliance rules, there’s a solution… Why not look for a third party logistics partner? Have them handle the headaches!… Read more »
Sometimes warehouses start to go off the rails for whatever reason. People quit. Shelves fall apart. Systems break down. Products pile up even though they should have been shipped out… last week! There are safety issues galore. It can get ugly– and that’s when warehouses need to find help that truly helps make their place… Read more »
If your company has the resources, you’re free to handle things like warehousing, picking and packing, shipping, order fulfillment, and more on your own. Nevertheless, you should also consider working with a third-party logistics company if you want to have someone else worry about these things. There are many benefits that come along with utilizing… Read more »
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