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Category: Seasonal
34 ResultsCarrier Rate Hikes: Supply and Demand’s Perfect Storm
The capacity crunch of 2017 has arrived. A strengthening economy, rising operating costs, and regulatory pressures have contributed to this. Now, hurricanes have disrupted normal supply chain patterns, causing even more dramatic effects on supply and demand.
Read MoreThe Tricky Logistics of Promotional Loads: 4 Things You Need in a Carrier
Labor Day is around the corner, and retailers are busy planning their holiday promotions and discounts—a surefire way to increase foot traffic to stores. For suppliers, promotional loads are challenging to coordinate, but can bring big payoffs if executed well.
Read MoreStay Safe: 8 Tips to Ensure Loading Dock Safety
Loading docks are notoriously dangerous. Approximately 25% of all reported warehouse injuries occur on the loading dock, and for each accident, there are hundreds of near misses. Here are eight tips to ensure loading dock safety.
Read MoreHow Produce Season Affects Rates & Capacity for All Shippers
Temperatures are rising, days are getting longer, and shippers are gearing up for a busy produce season. Even if you aren’t in the produce industry, spring through early summer marks a time of tightened capacity, increased rates, and scheduling constraints—especially for companies shipping refrigerated products.
Read MorePost-Holiday Spending: What Do Consumers Buy in January?
Once the holiday merriment dies down at the end of December, consumers curb their spending and brands scramble to get rid of sale stock—at least that’s what traditional wisdom tells us. But to what extend does consumer spending really slow down?
Read More10 Quick and Dirty Tips for Vetting Your 3PL
Bid season is upon us, and food shippers throughout the supply chain are conducting network-wide RFPs to determine their optimal mix of carriers and brokers for 2017.
Read More7 Halloween Costumes Only Shippers Will Understand
If you’re in need of a last-minute Halloween costume that will wow your supply chain co-workers, look no further. Here are 7 ideas sure to surprise and delight your entire team.
Read More10 Tips for Getting through the Fall 2016 Shipping Season
We’re sharing 10 tips for not only getting through the fall 2016 surge, but also growing your business and relationships during this critical time of year.
Read MoreHoliday Supply Chain Preparations: A Year-Round Endeavor
Like that neighbor who leaves his or her holiday lights up year-round, it’s never too early to start preparing your supply chain for the biggest shipping season of the year—the winter holiday season.
Read MoreTop Logistics & Transportation Stories in Q1 2016
From new regulations and improvement efforts to innovative technologies and business approaches, here are some of the top logistics and transportation stories of the year so far.
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