by Brad Mullins | Jan 7, 2021 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload, Transportation Logistics
As we do every year at this time, we look forward to the year ahead and share with clients and readers what they’re likely to expect based on what we’re seeing within the transportation and logistics industry. 2020 certainly looked much different at the...
by Brad Mullins | Oct 29, 2020 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload, Transportation Logistics
Over the last several years, the freight industry has seen steady and impressive growth. Freight tonnage in the U.S. is poised to grow a whopping 35% by 2027. Domestic Freight Shipping, Defined Goods transported in large bulk shipments across the United States...
by Brad Mullins | Sep 24, 2020 | Transportation Logistics, Warehousing
Integrating Warehousing and Transportation There’s a lot to be said for specialization and focus, especially as it relates to business. Dilution of focus can be costly for businesses as they stretch resources too thin trying to be everything to everyone. There...
by Dan Ramella | Sep 18, 2020 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload, Transportation Logistics
Domestic freight shipment is full of industry acronyms. “FOB” or Freight on Board is one of the more common we’re asked to explain. Freight on Board (also called Free on Board, primarily in international shipping) is an international commercial law term defined...
by Dan Ramella | Sep 8, 2020 | Transportation Logistics, Transportation Management, Warehousing
Eventually, small and medium-sized companies will grow to a point where it makes sense to look at their distribution network design and how well it’s optimized. When it comes time to look at how your organization’s distribution network is performing,...
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...
