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Things to Know About LTL Shipping

10 Things to Know About LTL Shipping

LTL shipping can be challenging; there are a ton of details to understand and take into account. Let’s break down the top 10 things to know: The list above isn’t exhaustive. The long and short is that there’s a lot to know. … Read More

The Pros and Cons of Flat-Rate Shipping

The Pros and Cons of Flat-Rate Shipping

Are you looking to save some money and improve the efficiency of your shipping operations? You’ve probably come across flat-rate shipping as a potential option, but you might not be sure when this option is ideal. Flat-rate shipping is a highly … Read More

Making Sense of Parcel DIMs

Making Sense of Parcel DIMs

Since 2010, parcel carriers have taken dimensional (DIM) weight into consideration when charging shippers.  Lightweight packages can take up a lot of space on their trucks and in the freight world, space is expensive.  Dimensional weight helps carriers to protect … Read More

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What is a Transportation Management System (TMS)?

The term ‘Transportation Management System’ or TMS has become more common in the supply chain industry as companies turn to technology to stay competitive in a changing marketplace. Technology has revolutionized everything from how we watch TV, to how we buy our … Read More

Inventory Management

Inventory Management’s Crucial Role in the Supply Chain

What is Inventory Management and Why is it Important?  Inventory management refers to the process of ordering, storing and using a company’s goods or materials. Successfully managing inventory allows businesses to meet the demand level of their consumers with an appropriate amount of supply. … Read More

LTL and FTL Shipping: What’s the Difference?

The terms less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (FTL) get thrown around often within the shipping and logistics community. However, newcomers may find themselves at a loss for what these terms actually mean. To clear this up, we are breaking down each … Read More

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The Top 3 Commodities Shipped By Truck in all 50 States

Have you ever been driving on the highway and wondered what kind of freight was on the truck beside you? Unless it’s a clearly defined Coca-Cola or retail branded truck, you probably have no clue. That’s why we’ve put together this list … Read More

TMS Technology Integration

Optimizing Transportation Management with an ERP Integration with NetSuite

Supply chains are getting leaner, faster and more efficient every year. In order to keep up with rising customer expectations, increasingly complicated shipping processes and growing business, many shippers are turning to ERP integrations to give them a leg up on the … Read More

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Predictive Analytics in the Supply Chain

The world of transportation and logistics management looks completely different than it did even 50 years ago. Gone are the days of pen and paper and jotting down haphazard notes when on the telephone with a carrier booking freight. Now, … Read More

How to Buy a Transportation Management System (TMS)

In today’s market, shipping is one of the biggest expenses for any shipper, growing at a rate of over 5% per year, depending on the lane. There are many variables that go into freight costs, including mode, service level and carrier. Manually trying … Read More