The shopping season is quickly approaching and an estimated $717.5 billion will be spent this year on Black Friday. As most people will be enjoying the deals and buying the latest technology, only a few know about the hard work that is put in to make it possible, and the impacts the shopping season has […]
It was about one year ago when Tesla unveiled their plans for the world’s first electric powered semi-truck. The Tesla semi seemed almost too good to be true, featuring top of the line safety features, and mileage capabilities that would make them competitive with diesel powered engines. Now that we are getting closer to the […]
It’s important to understand the regulations and laws on truck weight when shipping your product. Each state has different requirements for truck weight and axle load limits that need to be accounted for. You will need to know pallet dimensions, product weight, and how much of your product can fit on a pallet. Knowing this […]
It seems like a simple answer, but with a shortage on drivers throughout the entire logistics industry a lot of people are asking this question. Some people might not even think to ask this question. Mike Rowe, the host from the tv show “Dirty Jobs” identifies this problem as the skills gap. Thousands of well-paying […]
In 2017, the US distributed $2.3 trillion in exports. This made up part of the overall foreign trade amount of $5.2 trillion. Out of this $2.3 trillion in exports included $1.4 trillion in goods, and a number of other varying commodities. It’s also a contentious time for trade, as the US raises tariffs on imported […]
You’ve been working on your eCommerce business for some time now. Maybe your product is flooding your basement, making its way to your living room, and spilling out into the garage. It’s great that business is doing so well, but you don’t want to go crazy, so it might be time to consider other solutions. […]
The winter holidays can be a chaotic time in the world of logistics. There is a great deal of planning that must happen before the holiday season hits, and it starts earlier than one would think. From the summer months to the winter, one must add seasonal products to the lineup, build an inventory pipeline, […]
Pallets, hi-los, bar codes, and carriers. There’s a lot of terminology thrown around in the warehouse and beyond—in transportation, fulfillment, value added, and other logistics services. When you’re first starting out in the industry, it can be tricky to keep all of the terminology straight. It’s recommended to study these terms to make day-to-day life […]
What’s being called a “one-sided deal” is currently on the table in the atmosphere of strained trade relations between the US and Canada. A second international Detroit bridge, the Gordie Howe International Bridge, is in talks and expected to begin construction in the fall of 2018. This contract is consolidated through a group of infrastructure […]
