The Evolution of 3PL and How It Can Solve Your Business’ Supply Chain Challenges
More and more businesses are utilizing 3PLs to manage their supply chain. Top companies are learning that third-party logistics service providers can improve their bottom line by allowing them to focus on their own core competencies. In order to understand…
+ Read Full PostAs a company with enough volume to hold your own direct carrier contracts, why should you consider an NVOCC for international transportation? The flexibility of NVOCCs make them particularly attractive to mid-sized companies, but larger firms doing a high volume…
+ Read Full PostImproving warehouse culture has significant positive impact on your bottom line. An engaged workforce increases productivity, improves customer service, and lowers employee turnover, all of which cut down on costs. By aligning core values, consistently measuring results, building action plans…
+ Read Full PostCompany Overview Dual Electronics Corporation is the U.S.-based subsidiary of the Namsung Corporation. Dual ships numerous product lines to many of North America’s largest retailers. Their products include consumer, automotive, and marine electronics. Throughout their history, both Namsung and Dual…
+ Read Full PostRising fuel prices have the logistics industry buzzing about past trends and the reprioritization of transportation budgets. With diesel prices at their highest since the record setting summer of 2008, companies are reevaluating their logistics operations and looking to the…
+ Read Full PostLooking beyond systems, logistical infrastructure and analytics considerations, we can’t overemphasize the importance of an engaged, committed workforce for increased productivity in your supply chain. It’s important to foster communication within the supply chain, and maintain it for the long term, with a high expectation…
+ Read Full PostJanuary 2012 brought a rate increase from steamship lines, and it appears that it won’t stop there. Before we get into the details, let’s review recent rate increases. In 2011, many steamship lines lost money. Maersk Line, for example, lost upwards of $602 million, while…
+ Read Full PostFocusing on values instead of profit margins has a variety of potential benefits, including increased performance levels, improved service, reduced employee variability, and long-term sustainability. Establishing a values-driven culture is also a powerful point of action in developing a positive…
+ Read Full PostSir Isaac Newton said that every action deserves and equal and opposite reaction. And even though he was speaking to the laws of motion, this concept holds true in business. As a third-party logistics provider, LEGACY Supply Chain Services operates on…
+ Read Full PostBlack Friday for me can be summed up as many things are, with a bit from a Seinfeld episode – “Many Christmases ago, I went to buy a doll for my son. I reached for the last one they had,…
+ Read Full PostOver the past few days, we have seen some issues at the Port of Oakland that have caused pretty significant issues to supply chains of all shapes and sizes. To recap the basic timeline: on 10/31, labor issues in the…
+ Read Full PostWhat is the value of a 3PL? We get this question often, and we see it in many different forms in blogs and other online discussions regarding logistics, supply chain management, transportation, 3PLs etc. Defining the value of any type…
+ Read Full PostWe recently launched our new and improved online Transportation Management Solution. We are excited about the system- so we decided to blog about it! In addition to complete online shipment rating, execution and document generation, the online TMS gives shippers…
+ Read Full PostWe are noticing a trend of shipper frustration with LTL transportation. Several recent blog posts and online discussions have centered around issues that companies face each day with shipping their goods out to distributors and clients. We see it in discussions with…
+ Read Full PostVolatility of the transportation market, especially international ocean container costs, is always at the top of people’s minds. It plays so much into how companies manage their supply chain, handle seasonal shipping demands, and try to forecast the best timing to fulfill the…
+ Read Full PostAs the first quarter of 2024 comes to an end, here are some observations over the past few months as well as predictions about the trucking...
+ Read moreFollowing the recent Baltimore Bridge collapse and subsequent port closures, we want to keep our customers informed about the situation and...
+ Read moreA growing coalition of 47 countries, including key players like the European Union, Canada, Japan, and various Pacific Island nations, is...
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