Stockouts: How To Calculate Them To Mitigate Production Downtime
It’s difficult to work with what what you don’t have, especially on a production floor. Predictive measures such as stockout calculation and shortage forecasting help solve potential problems before they happen. How to Calculate Stockout: Essential Methods for Inventory Management Calculating stockouts is an essential part of continuous inventory management that helps businesses understand the […]
The Logistics Of RFP And RFQ: What They Mean And Why They’re Important
Contracting the ideal logistics services you want starts with clearly defined RFP and RFQ communications beforehand. What do these terms mean and how do they differ? Understanding the Logistics of RFP and RFQ: What They Mean And Why They’re Important During the process of procuring logistics services, RFPs and RFQs are initial documents used for […]
Receiving Damaged Freight – 9 Critical Steps To Filing A Freight Claim
Materials you need to run your business just arrived in unacceptable condition, how are you going to deal with the problem of receiving damaged freight? If you’re running a business that produces physical goods, chances are you’re not only dealing with aspects of shipping, but receiving as well. Given enough time, having a delivery come […]
Why Shippers Need A Healthy Mix Of Brokerage And 3PL Services
What exactly does a logistics company, and a brokerage firm do? Moreover, what advantages can you realize with combined brokerage and 3PL services? Logistics and Brokerage in a Global Economy To start with, logistics companies control the movement and storage of goods, services, or information within a supply chain. Their strengths lie in the planning […]
Freight vs Regular Shipping [What’s The Difference?]
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As a business owner, knowing the finer points between freight and regular shipping will help you make smarter decisions. What is the Difference Between Freight and Regular Package Shipping? Are you shipping packages and parcels, light-weight items or heavier products? Package and parcel delivery have a few discrete features different from freight shipping. Depending on […]
Top 5 Reasons Why You Need A 3PL Partner During Covid-19
Do you have the right tools to manage during a continuing pandemic? And are you nimble enough to dance to the tune for as long as the music plays? Until we get passed the worst of the current pandemic waves, making smart decisions under the circumstances can make the difference between whether your business just […]
Top 7 Most Common Freight Shipping Mistakes You Should Avoid
Let’s face it, mistakes do happen, and here are seven of the most obvious freight shipping problems capable of sabotaging your success. With continuing evolution of the supply chain, customer expectations of fast deliveries right to their door are changing as well. Thanks to successful models developed by Amazon and eBay, customers are not only […]
The Nuts And Bolts Of Freight Tracking [And The Benefits To Your Business]
Delivering your products cannot be done on blind faith alone. That’s why it’s important to work with a company that allows for reliable, transparent, and frictionless freight tracking. Companies with well-oiled supply chains are better positioned to meet consumer demands, especially during times of crisis. Surveys show that during times of crisis, consumers will buy […]
23 Shipping Terms Every Small Business Owner Should Know
Learn to communicate effectively with shipping companies, speak the language, and avoid the headaches that come from misunderstandings. Have you looked at your shipping processes in order to save money and control overhead? As a small business owner, there’s a chance you may be spending too much and not getting nearly enough in return. Smart […]
How Do I Estimate Freight Shipping Costs For My Business?
Your products need to be shipped – but at what cost? To find the answer, you’ll need some good information to start with, and help from an industry professional. In order to understand your business’ shipping costs, and avoid eroding your profit margins, you’ll first need to know what shipping class or classes your products […]