How Amazon Is Trying to Take the Packaging Out of Packages
Amazon delivers well over two billion packages every year and counting. And because it has its own cargo planes and freighters, the e-commerce giant is poised for domination over the logistics industry. This achievement is impressive, but have you ever stopped to consider exactly how many trees must be cut down to make the packaging […]
A Glimpse at the Future of Warehouse Robotics
When the science fiction writers of decades past envisioned the future, there were often robots involved. Fast-forward to today, and you can definitely see robotics in use in many different areas of life—from robot-assisted surgeries to robotic vacuum cleaners. You’ll even find high- tech robotics in some warehouses and distribution centers. They have the potential […]
The Logistics of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day may be a time to express one’s love for a partner, but for transportation professionals, this holiday is all about logistics. In the weeks before Valentine’s Day, Americans purchase millions of sentimental cards, flowers, chocolate and other candy. All of those goods need to get from Point A to Point B in a […]
Inventory Management Tips for E-Commerce Retailers
Lately, U.S. shoppers have been spending several hundred billion dollars on goods bought from e-commerce stores each year. There has never been a better time for aspiring merchants to set up shop and start selling to customers. You don’t even need to lease an expensive storefront—all you need is a website. And for e-commerce retailers […]
2019: Year in Review for the Delivery Industry
Despite the explosive rise of e-commerce (and the billions of pounds of e-commerce packages that must be shipped from place to place), 2019 was actually a difficult year for the trucking industry. This was due in large part to the levying of tariffs in response to trade wars between the U.S. and other countries. This […]
Surprising Effects of Fully Autonomous Traffic
Autonomous vehicles are no longer science fiction. They’re already being tested in pilot programs in select areas around the U.S. Proponents of autonomous vehicles assert they will significantly reduce traffic accidents and save lives, while also reducing traffic congestion due to more efficient driving practices. However, a fully autonomous future may have some surprising side […]
Special Considerations for Shipping Alcohol
Many people think that shipping alcohol is much like shipping anything else. However, alcohol shipments can fall under the jurisdiction of state, federal, and international laws. It’s important to understand the legal requirements before your company begins sending out shipments of alcohol. If you have any questions, the shipping carrier can help you. Why It’s […]
Will Flying Cars Ever Become Reality?
So far, flying cars exist only in movies like The Fifth Element and books like Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They seem so far-fetched that one might think flying cars could never make the transition from fiction to real life. However, some experts think that the technology is actually closer than you might […]
Spotlight on Manufacturing Day
Since 2011, businesses across the country have celebrated Manufacturing Day on the first Friday of October. This year, it falls on October 4. Manufacturing Day is designed to give a voice to individual manufacturers and to the industry as a whole. It’s intended to help the next generation of workers learn more about career opportunities […]
Florida Seeks to Compete with Arizona with a New Autonomous Vehicle Law
Arizona is one of the states that has led the way in welcoming the testing of self-driving technology on their roadways. Now, Florida is seeking to become more competitive by welcoming autonomous vehicles on public roads within the state. The new bill was signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in June of 2019. […]
