No matter what size your business is, dealing with logistics on top of all your other departments can be a daunting task. Still, many companies try to do everything themselves, thinking they can save money and retain control of every facet of their operations while also expanding their business. This often proves to be overwhelming to a company, leading to reduced performance across the board. Continue reading
As any retail business owner or logistics manager knows, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are monstrous days for product sales in the United States. The ease of ordering products online has caused businesses to have to prepare for an onslaught of orders. In 2017, 174 million Americans shopped in brick-and-mortar stores and ecommerce websites from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, which topped initial estimates by 6%. Continue reading
In December 2017 there was a significant increase in shipping rates from small parcel delivery providers. This GRI, or General Rate Increase, affects all those who ship with the major carriers like FedEX and UPS. Continue reading
