The question of whether or not the price of goods includes shipping costs is becoming increasingly important for consumers to ask. Transportation can impact the price of goods at a retail store by 10 to 20 percent. For consumers, that … Read More
A logistics transportation manager is responsible for running the transportation department. Logistics transportation manager job responsibilities range from managing the budgets to planning routes for truck drivers. Not to mention, transportation managers must be sure to stay on top of … Read More
Just in time supply chain manufacturing, or JIT is also often called the Toyota Production System or TPS because it was developed by Toyota plants located in Taiichi Ohno. The idea is aimed at reducing the cycle times for activities … Read More
As a business owner or supplier, getting your products to their destination is a big part of your day. You have to ensure everything is packed and picked up on time and that it gets to the destination safely. There … Read More
COVID-19 has taken its toll on the United States and the entire world. The response to this emergency is rapidly changing and the day to day realities of fleet businesses in the United States. The majority of states have issued … Read More
Many things can have an impact on the shipping and logistics industry all at one time. Sometimes it’s weather, other times a shipping and logistics operator might be dealing with politics, news or new policies like USMCA. USMCA is the … Read More
The term last mile delivery describes the final chunk of the logistics chain where products are usually delivered to the destination from which they will be sold to customers. This is arguably one of the most important parts of logistics: … Read More
Freight refers to the process of transporting commodities and material goods from door to door, as opposed to people. That means it usually involves the shipment of items in bulk amounts. Freight can be shipped over air, land, or water. … Read More
With an expected industry growth of 4.33-percent between 2018 and 2022, this year presents challenges and opportunities for freight broking. As capacity tightens, and rates escalate, brokers are feeling the pinch more than ever before. It’s possible to remain profitable, … Read More
Freight forwarding is a critical component of exporting goods. Finding the best freight forwarder for your supply chain should seem like an easy task, considering more than 40,000 companies are offering this service across 150 countries around the globe. However, … Read More