How Southwestern Businesses Can Prepare for a Hurricane
Even though storm surge and hurricane-force winds aren’t generally a concern in the Southwest like they in coastal areas, tropical weather can still be a significant factor for businesses in the region. After hurricanes make landfall, they can spawn massive, slow-moving weather fronts that bring flooding rains and the risk severe weather. Tropical Storm Rosa […]
FAQs and Answers About Last Mile Delivery
Online shopping has made it easier than ever for consumers to get the products they want. With a few clicks of a mouse, a person can purchase something from a local shop or a warehouse on the other side of the world. No matter how far a package travels, the final phase of its journey—the […]
TSA-Certified Drivers: What They Are & Why You Need Them
Throughout the U.S., transportation safety is regulated and overseen by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This agency is responsible for everything from pat-downs of travelers at the airport to collaborating with the intelligence community regarding terroristic threats. The TSA is also responsible for ensuring the security of the transportation of goods within the country, which […]
Common Holiday Shipping Issues to Be Aware Of
For many people, the winter holidays are a time to kick back and relax with friends and family. But for logistics and delivery experts, this time of year is busier than ever. If you run an e-commerce business, there are a few things you ought to know about holiday-related shipping issues. Weather Delays Weather […]
Reasons to Choose Temperature-Controlled Delivery
Logistics and shipping companies go the extra mile to deliver each product to its destination quickly and safely. For businesses and their customers, it’s just as important to transport a package intact and undamaged as it is to transport it on time. And for certain types of shipments, it’s necessary to choose temperature-controlled transportation to […]
Do the Advantages of Cross Docking Outweigh the Disadvantages?
Cross docking is a strategy used in warehouses and delivery terminals to make supply chain management easier. When used correctly, it can make delivery times faster and simplify warehouse logistics, so that the entire supply chain process operates more efficiently. However, there are some potential disadvantages to cross docking that make some companies to question […]
How to Choose a Medical Delivery Service
Medical delivery services require a special level of responsibility. If the deliveries aren’t made on time, there can be serious consequences to the people waiting on the other end. Medical supply deliveries also have to be equipped to comply with HIPAA guidelines and offer the level of professionalism that everyone on involved in the transaction […]
How Do Amazon Sellers Create Shipments?
Sellers who take part in the Amazon Marketplace must follow very specific guidelines when creating shipments. The shipments, which are part of the FBA, or Fulfillment by Amazon program, have to be shipped in the exact fashion required by Amazon in order for the inventory to be processed and dispatched. Here is what you need […]
Holly Springs: A Case Study in Drone Delivery
Among the many developments in field of supply chain management that is showing promise around the world is drone delivery. Using drones to deliver products directly to consumers keeps vehicles off congested roads and reduces emissions, making the process of delivering goods more convenient and eco-friendly. Holly Springs, a town outside of Raleigh, NC, is […]
Where Do Autonomous Cars Stand with Safety Standards?
Autonomous cars offer a long list of potential benefits and stand to change things that most people take for granted, from hailing a cab to ordering a food delivery. However, there are also risks to expanding the number of driverless cars on the road, including real safety concerns. These concerns were only increased when an […]
