If you’re involved in international trade, then you are probably familiar with paying duties and/or taxes. Did you know there are customs bonded warehouses where imported goods can be stored without paying duties or taxes for a certain period? As government-licensed facilities, customs bonded warehouses essentially help businesses manage cash flows by deferring the duty… Read more »
A supply chain can be defined as a complex logistics system utilizing facilities that can convert raw materials into finished products which then get distributed to customers. One of the key components of a supply chain is warehousing, which acts as a place to physically store and manage goods. The Vital Role of Warehouses Imagine… Read more »
The business world today moves faster than ever before. As such, businesses need efficient logistics solutions to stay ahead of the curve. This is where a trusted third-party logistics (3PL) company like ours comes in. By leveraging our extensive network and industry expertise, we help businesses streamline order fulfillment, minimize shipping delays, and optimize their… Read more »
Supply chains need to work well or else customers don’t get their products when and how they want them. And that can lead to businesses going out of business. Now supply chains can be tricky. There are a lot of details that go into getting products from one place to another, let alone to the… Read more »
It seems like everywhere you go these days you hear the term “AI,” which stands for Artificial Intelligence. According to experts, AI will be technology’s way of reshaping how people live, work and play. It will even factor into warehouse management to enhance overall efficiency. Inventory Management In business, precision is important. You want to… Read more »
When it comes to finding the right warehouse for your business, the process can quickly become overwhelming. Between sifting through options, verifying reputability, and comparing rates and services, choosing the right warehouse on your own can eat up a lot of time and resources. That’s where a warehouse broker like Affiliated Warehouse Companies can make… Read more »
Managing inventory during peak seasons can be a major challenge for businesses. Whether it’s the holiday rush or a spike in demand for specific products, having the right amount of space can make a big difference in profitability. For businesses with fluctuating inventory needs, public warehousing offers a smart, flexible solution. Understanding Public Warehousing for… Read more »
If you have a business and you don’t want to focus on the details of transportation, storage, management and organization of goods then you can utilize a third party logistics provider, which is an organization that has the necessary resources to carry out the storage and distribution of your goods. They basically take responsibility for… Read more »
Have you ever been to an unorganized place, such as a store or a relative’s home? What did you think? Should you stay away from unorganized warehouses? Yes. Why? Well, because good organization is the key to any warehouse worth utilizing– and if it’s unorganized, you’ll have more headaches than you want. A well-organized warehouse… Read more »
Drayage isn’t a term most people are familiar with, but if you work with cargo and/or in the trucking industry it’s perhaps a known word. Drayage is the transportation of shipping containers by truck to its final destination. Typically, cargo will be taken off a ship and then put on a truck to be delivered… Read more »
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