With hassle-free shipping services increasingly becoming an integral part of the customer buying experience, more and more shippers are outsourcing their supply chain to third party logistics companies. 3PLs are known for their flexibility and scaleability and these traits are key in e-commerce today- particularly when it comes to product returns. As it affects everything [...]
The peak season is here! And this year is a doozy. The folks working to deliver our holiday whatnots are challenged with this year's condensed calendar, where we've had fewer days to shop between Black Friday and Christmas. So here's how you can show appreciation to our hard-working parcel handlers. Peak Season Peak season, as [...]
It's more than likely you've fallen victim to common disruptions that arise in the supply chain. Nobody wins when order production or fulfillment is delayed and deliveries aren't on time. Here are some of the prevailing supply chain snags that affect us all: Delays in the supply chain Disruptions to the supply chain affect suppliers [...]
Mistakes happen. But in the logistics industry mistakes are costly. Companies should be aware of common inefficiencies that occur in the supply chain so they can work with their provider to avoid them. Here are 5 common mistakes in the supply chain to avoid: 1) Weak risk management Supply chain risk management (SCRM). When a [...]
Outsourcing is all the rage these days- especially in the supply chain. When it comes to shipping, distribution, warehousing and fulfillment, businesses are contracting out to 3PLs for segments- or all -of their supply chain. A logistics provider's performance can have a strong influence on a company's overall performance. There are three essential elements of [...]
They're speedy, secure and cost effective. So why are courier service providers so often overlooked? If you're looking to outsource your company's delivery operations and you aren't sure how courier services differ from standard parcel delivery, here's how: What's the difference between a courier service and standard delivery service? Standard delivery service Think USPS or [...]
When shopping around for a logistics provider for your shipping needs, many folks come across two terms- "Third Party Logistics Provider" and "Freight Broker." While both can provide similar services, there are some key differences between the two. This is how third party logistics providers and freight brokers are different: What does a freight broker [...]
The on-going evolution of the supply chain in the logistics industry is prompting us to think about what its future looks like. More and more industry experts from all parts the supply chain are influencing this future. From the physical movement of goods to technology development, supply chain thought leaders are optimizing the old and [...]
Third party logistics service providers generally fall into two categories: Non Asset Based and Asset Based. 3PLs in each category might offer you the same service, but whether or not they own their own assets can seriously impact your customer experience. Learn why asset ownership might be overrated: (RTD Logistics is a non asset based [...]
Customer service is often the deciding factor when selecting a courier service provider. But how can we know what really goes on behind the scenes? A SKYCOM Courier customer service representative tells us about courier service operations from their experience. Their perspective offers transparency into the step by step journey and portrays what people want [...]
