Amware Blog
Transportation Management Systems Keep LTL Freight Costs Competitive
Competition breeds excellence and drives business; it always has. So why do so many traffic managers keep using the same low-quality, high-priced LTL freight carriers when there are hundreds of options available? In most cases, they can’t see all the available...
Overcoming 4 Obstacles Transportation Logistics Managers Face
One of the key ingredients in a healthy bottom line is a smooth logistics and supply chain process. Following is a discussion of four common obstacles increasingly experienced by today’s transportation logistics managers and suggestions for overcoming them. 1....
LTL and Truckload Outlook for 2023
As we do every year at this time, we look forward to the year ahead and share with clients and readers what they might be able to expect based on what we see within the transportation and logistics industry. The LTL and Truckload outlook for 2023 looks more promising...
FTL Brokerage Scams and What You Can do to Avoid Them
In the full (and partial) truckload industry, freight fraud isn’t new, but scammers are now more sophisticated than ever. They are costing shippers and carriers millions in stolen freight each year through an illegal practice called double brokering. Double brokering...
FTL – Which Type of Truck is the Ideal One for Your Shipment?
Finding the right FTL trucking solution for your business doesn’t have to be challenging. In fact, there are several ground shipping solutions that can help you get your product from the manufacturer to the end user. Your cargo type will largely determine which truck...
Does LTL Make Sense for Small Business Shipping?
Less Than a Truckload, or LTL, is a cost-effective way to ship goods throughout the United States. LTL is used to transport small freight or freight that does not require an entire trailer. It is usually used when freight weighs between 150 and 15,000 pounds. If you...
Benefits of a 3PL to Online Retailers
Where parcel shipping once ruled, LTL and 3PL services are becoming increasingly common for online retailers. Let’s take a closer look at how 3PLs are improving online fulfillment for retailers while reducing shipping costs. What Are 3PLs? 3PLs specialize in...
When to Use Expedited LTL Shipping
As the holiday season gets into full swing, retailers may want to plan ahead for when things go awry. Lost shipments, late deliveries, and damaged goods simply aren’t an option when stock is in high demand and in short supply. Expedited LTL shipping can be the...
LTL Holiday Shipping Tips
Consumers today are shopping more online than ever before, which means retailers are looking for ways to increase shipping quantity and speed, while maintaining the bottom line. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping services can expedite the shipping process and maintain...
How CMC Affects LTL Rates
For convenience and cost, LTL shipping is a common option for businesses who want to get their product safely from Point A to Point B without paying full truckload rates. Unfortunately, a shipping surcharge could be raising your...
Warehousing Inventory Flow and Management
If you are a logistics or supply chain manager, it’s essential to understand the importance of inventory flow and management, especially as it pertains to your warehousing. the efficient storage and movement of your product through the supply chain will mean less...
3PL TMS Increases Visibility on LTL Shipments
In today's technology-based, on-demand world, transparency and visibility into every aspect of the supply chain have become an expectation rather than an aspiration by most supply chain managers. Cloud-based platforms enable access to manufacturers and suppliers...