Tuesday, August 4th, 2020
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Warehouse management and transportation planning – one rarely happens without the other – so why aren’t we thinking about transportation and warehousing at the same time? In our industry, it’s pretty common for plans to change. From equipment breakdowns to everyday traffic, the reasons abound. Even a slight fluctuation in customer demand can alter the …
Read MoreYour company is unique. You provide products and services that no one else can in quite the same way. Your customer service is supreme, your products are top-notch, and you service every customer with the highest degree of attention and care. These things give you a competitive edge and ensure that you’ll stay in business …
Read MoreFreight consolidation takes the various shipping arrangements a business may engage in and pulls them into one dedicated 3rd party logistics system. Freight consolidation brings with it a number of benefits and cost issues your business ought to consider in selecting a partner. Here are the top 6 we have identified. 1. Costs of LTL Shipments …
Read MoreLess than truckload (LTL) and full truckload (TL or FTL) are two terms that businesses should become very familiar with if handling the storage and shipment of products. Both transportation options have positive points and should be considered on a per-business or per-case basis. It is always advised to speak with a trusted company in …
Read MoreDirect Store Delivery, or DSD, is a distribution strategy that offers an alternative to centralized distribution. DSD Benefits DSD allows retailers to reduce operating costs by sidestepping the retailer’s distribution center. Instead, goods travel directly from the the supplier to the retail store, shaving time and money off of the retailer’s bottom line. Additionally, …
Read MoreThough transportation services seem simple, there is a lot involved in getting things from point A to point B as quickly, efficiently and affordably as possible! In intermodal shipping, typically a containerized shipment will travel by ocean for part of its journey, and then over land to reach its destination. The part of the trip via land is what …
Read MoreWhen your strategic decision is to enter a new market, or improve your services within an existing market, you can depend on qualified 3PL’s to manage your distribution with little to no additional capital investment. Specialized partners who distribute locally or regionally can provide a service that dramatically improves your speed to market, customer service, …
Read MoreThe Commercial Warehousing distribution center in Groveland, FL is strategically located to service the greater Orlando area as it is within 30 minutes of center city. The facility is north of Orlando and has multiple highway and surface street options for easy access and egress from the warehouse. It was once the Circuit City distribution …
Read MoreCWI Transportation, a non-asset transportation subsidy of CWI Logistics is pleased to be able to offer various types of transportation services as part of our overall suite of value-added supply chain services. These include: Dedicated Fleet TL Transportation (dry van and reefer) LTL Transportation Shuttle Services Plant Support Manufacturing Operations Support Freight Consolidation Freight Management …
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