The holiday season is undoubtedly a magical time of the year, filled with joy, festivities, and cherished moments with loved ones. But for businesses, it's also a make-or-break period that can significantly impact their bottom line. As the demand for products...
In the world of third-party logistics (3PL), the distinction between "asset-based" and "non-asset based" warehouses plays a pivotal role in shaping the efficiency, control over costs, and overall service quality provided to clients. At Distribution Technology, we take...
In today's competitive business environment, companies are constantly looking for ways to reduce costs, streamline operations, and improve customer satisfaction. One way to achieve these goals is by partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. A 3PL...
Third-party logistics (3PL) is a vast and complex industry, with many options to choose from that offer a variety of services and possess a variety of strengths and weaknesses. One of the most important types of 3PLs is the large cross-dock warehouse. These warehouses...
Business in North Carolina is booming, and there’s a reason for it. In 2022 alone, CNBC ranked the state no. 1 in the U.S. for business, and Business Facilities magazine honored North Carolina as having the best business climate in the country. Overall, the state is...
The storage of food in warehouses is an exacting process that requires resources, expertise and diligence. If your warehouse provider falls short in caring for your food, then your product will suffer, putting its freshness, quality and even viability in the...
In the face of the current capacity crunch, the intermodal shipping option is more appealing than ever. Domestic intermodal shipping in the United States centers on the use of rail and trucks to deliver freight across the country. As trucking capacity has grown...
Perhaps at no time in recent history has the supply chain been such a prominent topic of discussion for so long, sparking debates everywhere from news media panels to social gatherings. The reason, of course, is the severe disruptions the supply chain has seen during...
In today’s climate, perhaps no element is more critical to customer service than an efficient supply chain. Customer expectations for prompt delivery of their orders has grown to near-impossible levels, heightened by the ease of use of ecommerce and the promise of...
Businesses sometimes give into the temptation to treat their supply chain as an afterthought rather than a priority. If their goods get where they are supposed to go, they consider that box checked and do not worry too much about the details. They only focus on the...
