COVID-19 Information

When comparing the benefits of Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers VS Less-than-Truckload (LTL) companies, resilience during economic downturns is a key factor. Other important considerations include service diversification, operational flexibility, cost structure, and customer dependency. Let’s dive into a detailed comparison of the two: Pros and Cons of Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs): Pros: Service Diversification: Third-party…

When a massive 3PL (third-party logistics provider) closes their doors, like the recent shutdown of U.S. Logistics, it can cause significant logistics disruption for businesses relying on them for shipping and logistics. This sudden change can lead to chaos in the supply chain, affecting everything from delivery schedules to customer satisfaction. Here’s a breakdown of…

Logistics operations face several challenges that impact the accuracy and reliability of scanning, such as damaged barcodes, torn labels, scanning errors, and driver error. Here are a list of challenges and the corresponding logistics IT Solutions to confront these obstacles: 1. Damaged Barcodes and Torn Labels: Challenges: Barcodes can get damaged during handling, transport, or…

The New York Times See Which States and Cities Have Told Residents to Stay at Home By Sarah Mervosh, Denise Lu and Vanessa Swales Updated April 20, 2020 (Full article available on www.nytimes.com) 316 million people in at least 42 states, three counties, 10 cities, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico are being urged to stay home. See how the directives spread across the country: Alabama About 4.9…