by Brad Mullins | Aug 27, 2020 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload
There’s probably not a transportation, shipping, or supply chain manager working today that hasn’t been frustrated at one time or another by fuel surcharges. This frustration happens because fuel surcharges are a fluctuating cost and often vary from carrier to...
by Brad Mullins | Aug 19, 2020 | 3PL, Transportation Logistics
While there is some overlap in functionality between a third-party logistics (3PL) and a fourth-party logistics (4PL) model, there are significant differences with specific benefits and drawbacks for your company, depending on its size. 3PL and 4PL Defined A 3PL acts...
by Brad Mullins | Aug 11, 2020 | 3PL, Technology Services, Transportation Management
Cloud-based transportation management systems (TMS) have become more common in the last few years. By the very nature of being hosted in the cloud, they offer shippers access from anywhere, resulting in easier management and speedier freight quoting. Additionally, a...
by Brad Mullins | Jul 30, 2020 | 3PL, Transportation Logistics, Warehousing
While inbound logistics is focused on moving and storing incoming semi-finished or raw goods in warehouses—while ensuring you’re happy with suppliers and vendors—outbound freight logistics transports products back out for delivery to customers. In the outbound...
by Brad Mullins | Jul 16, 2020 | 3PL, Transportation Logistics
High-performing supply chains lead to above-average growth. But what is the difference between supply chain management and logistics management? And how can optimized logistics management—particularly inbound—lead to increased profits for your company? Supply Chain...
