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Yes, there are more than 5 ways to optimize your 3PL relationship, but these are right up there as most important. The more I thought about writing this article, the more I thought 3PL optimization has a lot in common with marriage! Don’t believe me? Take a look. How Your 3PL Relationship Is Like Marriage …
Read MoreA contract warehouse and logistics partner can simplify operations as your company expands. With an efficient contract warehousing partner, you do not have to be pulled in a thousand directions when your company grows and can instead focus on what matters for your business. The more complex your operations become, the more likely you will …
Read MoreMeeting the demands of various industries requires the ability to offer quality and versatile contract packaging services to clients. CWI Logistics has 1.2 million square feet of dry warehousing and 660,000 square feet of temperature control warehousing available. Our ability to provide our premium contract packaging service extends to all industries. With Poly Pack and …
Read MoreAre you considering whether owning or contracting a warehouse is the right choice for you and your business? While warehousing ownership has some advantages, the obligations associated with leasing or purchasing your own facility outweigh the benefits for most growing companies. The Benefits of Contract Warehousing Scalable Space First, think of what is involved with …
Read MoreThe International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) recently reached its 125th year. In commemoration, the American Journal of Transportation (AJOT) released an article detailing industry advancements over that time with an interview from our vice president and IWLA chairman, Rob Doyle. The History of Warehousing At its core, the warehousing industry has always received and shipped …
Read MoreBusinesses that touch food and other perishables understand the issues facing storage, shipping, and handling of inventory in a food-grade warehouse. Shelf-life for food-grade materials varies in ways that no other industry faces. Handling systems have to take into account the many ways that different food products must be handled to provide the best quality …
Read MoreStartup companies often struggle to find the necessary capital needed to fund growth. Often, they need warehousing and distribution services, which they try to do on their own. This may sound like a good idea, so the control of these aspects stays within the company. However, buying a warehouse, staffing it, obtaining the equipment, and …
Read MoreYou may think that if you have frozen or refrigerated freight in the past, you need to keep it frozen or refrigerated – it’s not always as easy as that. Before we get into some of the reasons you may need a climate-controlled warehouse, we share some of the actual problems we’ve seen in the …
Read MoreWarehousing is an integral part of many company operations. It allows them to store materials, supplies, and finished goods before final delivery to manufacturing sites, customers, and retailers. While some may believe that a private warehouse is the best option, there are three main reasons that contract warehousing is a better option. Flexibility Companies that …
Read MoreLogistics providers have to know the difference between FTZ and a bonded warehouse and understand the benefits of each. No two clients are going to want the same thing, for the same needs, so it’s important to know the benefits of each one so that each clients’ needs can be fulfilled accordingly. FTZ vs. Bonded …
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