Even though logistics is one of the world’s largest industries, it is arguably one of the most ever-changing and unstable fields to have a career in. From economy, changes in regulations, technology advancement on management information systems and modes of transportation, labor markets, competitive landscape, to politics, etc. All these attributes are gears that makes up the machine that is—logistics.
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When looking into warehouses to fulfill your business’s logistics needs, you need to be well informed about the options that are available and which type of solutions are best fits for your needs. In this post, we’re providing and crash course guide through the top five types of warehouse storage typically offered. Ambient Storage…
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, truck drivers make up 2.4% of nationwide fatalities on the road. Truck driving is not only one of the country’s largest industries but also, one of the country’s most hazardous jobs. In this post, we will talk about the three best and worst states to drive as…
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These days it seems like more and more companies are adding “customer obsession” as part of their core values. A concept that arguably was initially implemented by Amazon. Customer Obsession“Leaders start with the customer and work backwards. They work vigorously to earn and keep customer trust. Although leaders pay attention to competitors, they obsess over…
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We’re all familiar with this image. Recently, six storms whirling at once this week in the Atlantic and Pacific tying with a record first set in 1992. Hurricane Imelda is Houston’s fourth major flood in the past three years leaving 20 percent of residents with post-flood PTSD according to a study conducted by Rice University.…
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The purpose of logistics and supply chain providers are to increase overall efficiency of a company, cut both hard costs and soft costs, decrease errors and mitigate risk, and accomplish everything on time. Logistic companies are typically sorted into two categories: asset-based and non-asset based. A non-asset based logistics service provider does not own assets…
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We hear it all the time in meetings or in sales pitches. Every business claiming to, “exceed expectations and heighten the customers’ experience”. But, what does it really mean? When talking to other businesses regarding how they create an excellent customer experience, most resort to describing typical customer expectations. In logistics, that means delivering to…
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September 8-14 is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! America will be taking time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work throughout this week. Truck driving is so essential to the American economy and one of the toughest, most demanding, and thankless professions out there. There are 3.5 million men and women that…
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If you’re in the logistics industry, then you are all too familiar with the shortage of truck drivers. Already, there have been reports of us currently being short by about 60,000 drivers with that shortage possibly tripling by 2026. With automation just around the corner, there are now new studies suggesting maybe the threat isn’t…
DetailsNEW YORK, August 14, 2019 – Inc. magazine today revealed that US Cargo Link is No. 805 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft,…
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