Load Tendering: Proposals For Better Logistics
An effective load tendering process directly impacts your shipping costs and reliability. How well are you navigating the freight matching process? Load Tender Essentials In the world of logistics, efficient and reliable transportation is a cornerstone for the smooth operation of supply chains. A load tender plays a critical role in this process. Essentially, it’s a […]
Last Mile Delivery: Bringing Logistics To Your Front Door
To stay competitive in last mile delivery, companies need to prioritize factors such as accuracy, speed, and reliability when selecting delivery partners. Is your business knocking on the right doors? With the increasing importance of customer experience in last mile delivery, the impact of last mile delivery on the overall supply chain and the role […]
Accessorial Charges: Additional Fees Shippers Need To Know
As a shipper, the last thing you want is an unwanted surprise when you get your freight bill. Before the additional fees add up, it pays to know your accessorial charges beforehand Accessorial charges, sometimes referred to as value-added services, are additional fees that may be added to a shipment’s transportation cost. These charges are […]
Cross Border Logistics: Navigating Challenges Of International Trade
Without cross-border logistics, international shipping quickly becomes a major headache for smaller businesses. Luckily, your logistics partner has remedies to help facilitate the movement of products from country to country. It would be fair to say the international trading landscape is becoming more complex. But considering global transportation and supply chain industries are constantly evolving, […]
Winning The Delivery Game: How To Improve OTIF
One hundred percent OTIF. The perfect order, that’s the goal. Along with many other KPIs, a perfect fulfilment rate is ideal, but the reality is no system is completely and consistently free of issues. To hit better target numbers, what factors do we need to focus on to improve OTIF and get as close to […]
The Future Of B2B 3PL: Opportunities And Challenges
Incredible changes are currently redefining the path of moving goods from one business to another. As we continue to move into the future of B2B third party logistics and order fulfilment, what signs should we be paying attention to? The challenges of dealing with the pandemic both revealed and accelerated opportunities in the supply chain. […]
Incoterms In 2023: Minimizing Shipping Risks And Maximizing Profits For Small Business
Incoterms shipping terminology isn’t just fancy jargon. Knowing the rules on global freight can translate to minimized shipping risk and maximized profits. Expanding your small business globally is a great way to increase profits, but navigating international trade in 2023 can be difficult. Incoterms are a set of internationally recognized rules that define the responsibilities […]
OS&D – Its Definition And Importance To You As A Shipper
As a shipper, it’s an inevitability you’ll run into trouble with a shipment and have to resolve it. Do you know what you need to file a successful OS&D claim? What Does OS&D Mean? In the context of LTL claims, OS&D is an abbreviation that stands for over, short and damage. To expand the meaning […]
The Hub And Spoke Distribution Model: Improved Logistics For Nearly Any Business
A hub and spoke distribution model offers the benefits of faster transit times and offset freight costs. But is it flexible enough to accommodate any size business or order volume? What is a Hub and Spoke Distribution? The term hub and spoke can be used to describe any process that resembles the wheel of a […]
How Long Does Freight Shipping Take?
You want to move your freight quickly and efficiently, and at a cost that makes sense! With time playing an important part, how long does freight shipping take? Freight Shipping Transit Time In freight shipping, transit time refers to how long it will take for a shipment to be delivered from the point of pickup […]