Omnichannel Distribution: What to Know
Omnichannel distribution is coming up frequently as an industry standard. More and more, companies are having to give customers every possible option for interacting, and scaling up and down quickly depending on how many customers…
3 Ways the Transportation Industry Battles Piracy in International Shipping
Almost 90 percent of all global trading uses international shipping, so the costs of keeping people, ships, and cargo safe at sea have a major impact on the transportation industry. However, until the 2013 release…
Top 5 Questions for Your Third-Party Logistics Provider
If you’re overwhelmed handling your logistics on your own, it may be time to partner with a third-party logistics provider (3PL provider) that offers services and solutions to meet your needs. Some logistics providers are…
Repeatable Solutions Help Restaurants Manage Projects During Hiring Crisis
The current hiring crisis is having a huge impact on the restaurant industry, forcing companies to do more with less people than ever before. In the latest Food Logistics expert column, Tom Ruede, VP of business…
Can Technology Bring More Customers to Your Restaurant?
“Whether it’s a quick service or a casual dining experience, the goal for your restaurant is to get more customers connected with your brand which will result in the growth of repeat visitors. Especially with…
Restaurant Trends: Labor Shortage Pushes Supply Chain Transparency Forward
By John Orme, Vice President, Business Development, NXTPoint Logistics When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the US, massive temporary layoffs drove a spike in unemployment. Nearly every industry, sector and state felt the impact. In April…
How Retail Can Evolve for Ecommerce
The only constant in life is change. Rivers, for example, spring up, dry up, change direction – and so do people. Our shopping landscapes have changed, and the commerce stream now strongly flows in the…
5 Steps to Optimize Reverse Logistics and Product Returns
The buying experience has completely evolved now that consumers can purchase almost anything online, creating record-high online purchases globally. However, there’s a hidden cost to this progress – something retailers need to pay close attention…
Will Self-Driving Trucks Change the Freight Industry?
There’s simply no replacement for an experienced driver. That’s why a concept called “self-driving” trucks has emerged—to make drivers’ lives easier and safer. The idea is, letting drivers step back while keeping a close eye…
Transportation Special Report: Technology Will Drive Logistics, Transportation Growth
With increased disruption to supply chains around the world, technology advancements have been pushed further and faster than ever in the last 18 months. Get insights from NXTPoint Logistics’ president of Moving and Logistics, Scott…