How Will 3D Printing Affect the Future of Shipping?
Manufacturers can now use 3D printing to create parts and products without the need of large facilities. Everything from house furnishings, clothing, car parts and electronics can be fabricated out of plastics, metal, ceramic and…
Is Your Third-Party Logistics Provider Aligned with Your Team? 4 Questions to Find Out
Whether you’re looking for a third-party logistics provider for the first time, out to bid for a new provider, or want to ramp up communication with your current supply chain management partner, it’s important to…
5 Ways Shipping Will Change Soon
Freight moving companies transporting goods by sea carry 90% of trade worldwide, and shipping remains a vital and efficient form of transportation. For this reason, the future of shipping has a huge impact on the…
5 Ways to Reduce Supply Chain Costs and Meet Customer Demand
Analyzing your supply chain cost centers, supply chain vendor management, outsourcing, optimal scheduling, and freight forwarding are five basic ways to reduce general supply chain and supply chain logistics costs. 1. Look at your current…
How to Adapt for Artificial Intelligence in Retail
Every company in the world is searching for innovative and creative ways to keep up with the consumer. We implement and discard new technology at a pace we never have before, all to gain even…
When to Use Air Freight
While air shipment is typically the most expensive choice for your product, there are some circumstances when it may be the best and even the least expensive of available freight services. There’s a reason why…
4 Questions to Ask Your Third-Party Logistics Provider About Post-Delivery Policies
When vetting a third-party logistics partner, post-delivery may be one of the last things on your mind. While it seems far away, it’s important to understand a 3PL company’s policies before signing a contract to…
3 Reasons Container Use Is on the Rise
The idea for using standardized containers for the moving and storage of freight was born in 1955 by Malcolm McLean. Since then, the containerization of freight services has been on the rise, in part due to these three…
How Dark Kitchens May Impact Your Supply Chain
While food delivery is nothing new, in the last several years breakout services like Uber Eats and DoorDash have capitalized on what customers want most: convenience. The rise in popularity of food delivery has born…
How Restaurants Are Evolving to Become More Comfortable for Dine-In Customers
Quick serve restaurants have been evolving to meet customers’ growing needs and expectations. For example, do you remember the first time you drove through a dual-lane drive through? You most likely recall the convenience of…