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...

As a way to recognize our team here at Distribution Technology, we host an annual celebration to honor and acknowledge our teammates who have reached a milestone anniversary with us.  In January, Distribution Technology held a celebration in honor of teammates...

For today’s shippers, ecommerce is a necessity, as is giving customers a variety of ways to access and purchase their products. One of the most efficient and effective ways to sell to clients is direct-to-consumer (D2C)...

The meteoric growth in the ecommerce market in recent years has brought on many changes, including placing an increasing importance on omnichannel shopping and fulfillment. Omnichannel shopping allows customers to purchase what they want, when they want it, and...

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...

What is an ecommerce fulfillment center and what do they do? Ecommerce fulfillment centers are warehouse facilities where ecommerce orders are received, processed, and shipped out. The ecommerce fulfillment center is responsible for handling all aspects of order...

The explosive growth of the ecommerce market has put pressure on companies to strengthen their online sales operations and create processes and systems that are as efficient and reliable as possible. Otherwise, their businesses will suffer – and so consequently will...

Inbound Logistics has selected Distribution Technology as being among the industry’s Top 100 3PL Providers, a distinction we have received each year for more than a decade. Through the annual list, Felecia Stratton, Editor, Inbound Logistics, said the magazine’s...

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...

At the heart of an efficient ecommerce fulfillment operation is pick-and-pack services that are reliable, prompt and accurate. The pick-and-pack process centers on when a warehouse team member picks an order from inventory and brings it to a designated location where...

Distribution is one of the most fundamentally important aspects of business growth for retailers today. When you're starting out, one of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing a distribution partner for retail business support. This person or...

The e-commerce business model is becoming increasingly competitive due to the rising demands of online buying, selling, and shipping. Shopify’s latest publication, “The Future of Ecommerce in 2022,” reports there have never been this many opportunities in the...