I hopped on the supply chain terminology train (feet dragging), and I'm glad I did. The logistics industry has a language of its own. And if you’re doing any kind of research, you may find your Google search history flooded with supply chain acronyms and terminology. The presence of 3PLs has grown astronomically in the [...]
We hear it a lot- "real-time data", "real-time tracking", "real-time this" and "real-time that". As generic and buzz-wordy as it sounds, real-time supply chain management is anything but. Here's what 3PLs mean when they say their services are done in real-time. It's the new industry standard Supply chain management being done in "real-time" means there [...]
Cross docking is an efficient shipping strategy for many companies. It's also one of the most interesting parts of the supply chain process to learn about. Here's why companies are opting to use cross docking services to achieve their shipping goals - What is cross docking? Cross docking is a direct-delivery strategy in the supply [...]
Expecting a large order at a port, or need to get products into your distribution channel quickly? Managing the details of moving cargo from point A to point B can be a hassle – especially if it’s coming from overseas. Instead of worrying about every last shipment detail, let RTD Logistics handle the planning for [...]
For businesses that receive a high volume of checks, or checks with high-dollar amounts, getting the funds deposited in a timely manner is critical but can also be time-consuming, particularly as you wait for payments to make their way through the U.S. postal service. Lock boxes allow busy business owners to save time by consolidating [...]
You may have heard the term cross docking during your search for a courier service, but you might be wondering, what exactly is cross docking? Cross docking is a practice in logistics management that includes unloading incoming delivery vehicles and loading the materials directly into outbound delivery vehicles, omitting traditional warehouse logistical practices and saving [...]
A medical courier is a delivery service that specializes in the transport and supply of urgent medical and healthcare equipment, samples or specimens. This can include urine, blood, organ and tissue transplant, and more. It’s no surprise that these items require special care and timeliness in their transport. Our medical couriers are experienced and tested [...]
From delivering messages on foot in ancient Greece to the growth of billion-dollar, multinational courier companies like FedEx and UPS, the courier industry has long been an important part of functional society. Here are eight interesting facts about the roots of the courier industry. A marathon is 26 miles long because of a courier in [...]
