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Freight 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 MoreFrom small start-up companies just breaking into the market, to large companies seeking new opportunities, outsourcing can be an excellent strategy for survival. Many companies are outsourcing warehousing and distribution services, allowing them to focus on other aspects of their business. Below you will find the top five reasons to outsource your warehousing and distribution services to …
Read MoreThe Pick and Pack Process Pick and pack distribution is a process where goods are selected from shipments and individually re-packaged for distribution to a relevant destination. The warehouse receives shipment of a product. The shipment is stored in the warehouse and entered into an inventory management system. Warehouses have different zones according to the size of …
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 MoreFor logistics providers and importers, paying tariffs and duties on huge shipments of goods and then subsequently storing them is financially prohibitive. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) monitors the importation and storage of goods, but importers do have some options. When faced with the choice of foreign trade zone (FTZ) vs. bonded warehouse, keep …
Read MoreThere are a variety of warehousing options available to businesses of all sizes. Some companies choose to build and maintain their own spaces while others opt for a leased space. One of the most popular options is a contract warehouse space. Some benefits include: lower costs lower capital investment guaranteed periods of service and reliability …
Read MoreIf you’re not sure what public warehousing is, the information below should help. You’ll discover why public warehousing might be a good choice for you and how to select the best public warehousing company. What is Public Warehousing Anyway? A public warehouse is a stand-alone company that specializes in warehousing and distribution. Most companies that sell large …
Read MoreSpencer Gay from T3 was awarded employee of the month for December 2019. Here’s what Jeremy Breeden, T3 Supervisor, had to say about Spencer. “I have worked with Spencer since March of 2019 when we were running production here at T3. Spencer came onto my shift with no forklift experience, but he was willing to …
Read MoreIn the warehousing industry, anything that facilitates the organization and management of your inventory is a huge advantage. Things have come a long way since the pen and paper days, but maintaining an accurate and up-to-date picture of your entire operation can still be a challenge. (Remember, we have millions of square feet of storage …
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, …
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