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 [...]
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 [...]
If you're reading this, you're probably looking for a second or third party logistics provider. Regardless of the 'PL', logistics companies are optimizing their operations to keep up with the industry's latest and greatest innovations. But you don't need to be an expert on technological innovations to find the right logistics provider for your business. [...]
Logistics is behind many of the operations in our lives. Keep up to date on the industry you may not know you care about. Here's the short on 3 logistics happenings that you'll be glad you read. There's been a surge in job growth. The WSJ reported on the comeback in transportation payroll after a tough 1st [...]
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 [...]
