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Key Performance Indicators Play A Key Role In Improving Service And Lowering Costs
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) commonly known as KPIs, are measurements which hone in on certain aspects of the business, by quantifying the desired goals, and measure their progress. KPIs differ across industries and organizations. KPIs should be developed and agreed on between the client and the 3PL based on the needs and wants of the…
Read More7 Tips to Resolve Final Mile Home & Office Delivery Failures
The New Year is a great time for reflection. One issue to reflect on? How did your current last mile provider perform during the previous year and through the lucrative holiday season? Did they meet your basic delivery expectations? Did they protect and enhance your brand?
Read MoreThe Challenge of Operating your Business in a Mature Market
It is everyone’s wish to be part of the newest thing out in the marketplace; to garner all the rewards and market domination in a rapidly expanding new market, and successfully retain those rewards and market dominance. There are hundreds of examples of start-up businesses that exhibited awesome potential in the beginning, but failed to…
Read MoreInformation Is Key – The Changing Role of the Warehouse
Night Moves
The demand for “night move” off-hour freight deliveries continues to grow. If you are a shipper, you may be wondering “how can I cost-effectively meet the demand of after hour pick-ups and deliveries?” Here’s some points to consider when assessing whether you should comply with requirements of night moves for your customers and/or company:
Read MoreTo Move Your Logistics Warehouse, Or Not To Move – That Is The Question
All businesses at some point or another are faced with the dilemma of whether to relocate or stay in their existing premises.
Read MoreWinnipeg, The Logistical Gateway To Western Canada & The USA – White Paper
Logistics and freight corridors in North America are capturing increased attention of many manufacturers and distributors looking for new transportation solutions. One of the reasons behind this trend is the continual rising importance of logistics and the supply chain. Furthermore, Canada and the United States trade $592 billion in goods and services every year, with more than 75% of…
Read MoreAn Often Overlooked Part of the 3PL Process
There is much written about the benefits of utilizing a 3PL provider to support your Supply Chain activities such as scalability, economics, allowing you to focus on core activities etc. This is a well-trodden path and the arguments for and against will fluctuate with economic cycles, the business environment in your area and your personal…
Read MoreHow To Choose A Third Party Logistics Provider
Third party logistics (3PL) companies are increasingly becoming an integral part of the global supply chain and are considered as strategic vendors.
Read MoreReducing Your Logistics Expenditures for Satellite Operations in Canada
How Specialized or Extended Cross-dock can Help Reduce Your Logistics Expenditures for Satellite Operations in Canada Cross-dock has been around for decades and it is a great way to reduce costs under certain circumstances. One area where it works well is when suppliers want to reduce the need of duplicating inventory by closing down satellite…
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