Spotlight on Lab Courier Services
Lab courier services are sensitive and require attention to handling instructions and delivery deadlines. If a lab courier delivery is late, the sample could be ruined—even worse, important patient care could be delayed. At Xcel Delivery Services, we are committed to being a one-stop shop for your lab courier needs and can partner with you […]
Looking at the Logistics of Adding Online Ordering to Your Business
If your business does not offer online ordering, there is a good chance that you’re turning away a large number of customers without even knowing it. Especially since the onset of COVID-19 and the associated lockdown periods, customers expect to have the option to order the goods they want online. If you don’t provide that […]
Youth on Their Own
High school is a difficult enough time for most students, without having to navigate homelessness along the way. Homelessness in high school frequently leads to dropping out, which further exacerbates the issue and can contribute to ongoing chaos in life. Youth on Their Own has dedicated itself to helping high school students in this situation […]
How the Pandemic Has Affected Shipping
Few parts of life have not been touched by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the shipping industry has been deeply impacted. Increased demand, issues in the supply chain, and international restrictions have all put the shipping and logistics industry on the front lines of fighting the pandemic. Some impacts of COVID-19 may lead to permanent changes […]
Breaking Down the Myths About Fleet Replacement Services
On-time deliveries are essential to keeping customers happy, but ensuring your fleet is up to the challenge is not always easy. Having a fleet of delivery vehicles and drivers is costly, and the management of your fleet is difficult to predict. An unexpected surge in orders combined with a mechanical issue for your fleet can […]
The Spooky Supply Chain: A Look at Halloween Logistics
Supply chain logistics is a demanding field. It involves the efficient management of the flow of goods from production points to warehouses to consumers. Keeping goods flowing smoothly from Point A to Point B is challenging at any time of year. But when the seasonal demands of consumers dramatically increase, it can be even more […]
The Importance of Choosing an Efficient Warehouse Partner
Many business owners and operations managers pay little attention to the process of choosing a warehouse to store their goods prior to shipping. Yet, the distribution facility plays a critical role in the supply chain. The selection of an inefficient, disorganized warehouse partner can spell trouble for your own business. As a result, it’s important […]
How Fleet Replacement Can Save Your Business Money
A company’s fleet often represents one of its largest expenditures. Not only is purchasing new fleet vehicles expensive, but so is maintaining them and repairing them. If you’re looking for a smart way to cut costs while preserving the quality of the services you provide to your customers, consider making the switch to fleet replacement […]
Top Podcasts for Learning More About Shipping and Logistics
Let’s face it: Shipping is a complex industry, and it requires mastery of a lot of different details. In order to ensure that deliveries are made in as timely and efficient a way as possible, you need to be able to balance any number of factors. If you are involved in the shipping business at […]
Shipping Acronyms You Need to Know
When it comes to shipping, it can be easy to feel out of the loop thanks to the different acronyms that you’ll encounter. Whether you work in the transportation industry or you simply need to place an order, memorizing the meaning of the most common acronyms can help you get your bearings. Here is an […]
