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The Importance of Supply Chain Compliance

Supply chain complianceAn efficient and effective supply chain can become a powerful competitive advantage in a marketplace saturated with demanding customers and innovative competitors. Many companies struggle with the daunting task of reducing freight costs every year, when their vendors are already struggling to provide the service at such low costs. An alternative to beating down your vendors on price to reduce supply chain spend, is to focus on compliance. Holding your vendors accountable for falling short on service levels and billing expectations can save your company time and money, as well as improve relationships with your customers. Vendor’s should be compliant in two distinct areas; billing and performance. Continue Reading

The Importance of Supply Chain Efficiency in the Electronics Industry

Supply chain efficiencyIn order to thrive in the competitive electronics industry, you have to be constantly looking for ways to stand head and shoulders above your competition. This can sometimes feel like an indomitable task, but there are several tactics you can use to enhance your ability to succeed. One of the most important steps that you can take is to enhance your supply chain efficiency.

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The Best Small Business Logistics Solutions for Increased Growth

Small Business LogisticsManaging your small business logistics is a complicated process. In addition to making your team feel overwhelmed, these complications will hinder your company’s overall efficiency. In other words, it is costing you money and ultimately obstructing your company’s ability to grow.

Fortunately, you can overcome the challenges of logistics with the right solutions. To help you improve, let’s take a look at the best small business logistics solutions to invest in. Continue Reading

6 Signs You Need a Supply Chain Analysis

41873630_mA supply chain analysis involves quantitative analyses of inputs and outputs, in terms of cost and value added through a chain of supply agents. Value may be expressed in terms of monetary value from the point of entry up to the time they are put out into the market. If you have used the same analysis process and it does not tally with analysis from other quarters such as financial reports, then it is time to take a second look at your analysis method. Continue Reading

How a 3PL Company Can Revitalize Your Cross Border Shipping to Mexico

Cross border shipCross border shippingping solutions can be difficult to find, especially as the trade imbalance between Canada, the United States, and Mexico increases. Last year trade tension between Mexico and the United States increased further as storage capacity issues forced products moving between the two countries to sit at a standstill. But as demand for exports in Mexico keeps growing, it is important to revitalize your cross border shipping process. Without a proper method of shipping products within the continent, business may slow down or even come to a halt. By outsourcing your logistics services, you can feel confident in knowing that you have effective shipping solutions and can dedicate your time elsewhere. Continue Reading

6 Tips For Effective Transportation and Logistics in the Construction Industry

6 Tips for Effective Transportation and Logistics in the Construction IndustryIn the construction industry, transportation and logistics are at the core of implementing supply chain management that will gain you a competitive advantage. An effective transportation and logistics system ensures on time delivery of the right materials to your site, while reducing your costs. The following six tips help to create an effective transportation and logistics system for your next construction project. Continue Reading

Have A Custom Distribution Services Plan Made For Your Business

Have a Custom Distribution Plan Made For Your BusinessLogistics got its start in the military as a way to deliver equipment and supplies to troops. Its evolution into a “tool of the trade” began in the 1950″s, when complexity dictated that businesses find a way to globalize supply and demand by shipping products via an international supply chain. Fast forward to today, and those complexities still exist. Be it at the point of origin or the point of consumption, management is essential. This means that a solid distribution services plan vital in the global marketplace. Continue Reading

Tips on Developing Third Party Distribution

Third Party DistributionA business owner or manager interacts with people daily that help to improve the company’s bottom line. They have to know the right people and organizations to build relationships with, which will be able to promote the correct interests and help guide them to increased revenue. This is why business partnerships and connections are so important, but for many companies it cannot just be a single person doing this work.

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The Benefits of Hiring a 3PL Company

3PL LogisticsYears ago if your company first entered the market, you invested heavily in infrastructure and facilities, and logistics companies handled shipping and warehousing only. Innovations in technology and business models now allow logistics companies to manage more of your business services from the supply chain and customer service, to sales support. Here are some of the most important benefits to expect when you hire a 3PL company:

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