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What Is a Milk Run in Logistics?

What is a milk run in logistics? Learn about this flexible freight-collection approach and whether it’s a good fit for your company’s shipping needs.

How to Ship LTL: Your 7-Step Guide

Less than truckload (LTL) shipping can be a cost-effective and efficient means of transporting your brand’s goods, especially if you are running a small to mid-sized business. However, adding LTL...

Lead Time: The Secret to Retaining Customers

The question is, what is the hidden key to optimizing customer retention? It’s not a new marketing gimmick or a fancy loyalty program (although those things can certainly help). Retaining...

How to Ensure a Cyber-Resilient Supply Chain

From manufacturing to delivery, every step of your supply chain can be a potential target for cyberattacks, jeopardizing your operations and reputation. Therefore, you must prioritize cyber resilience. Here is...

Top Industries that Benefit from 3PLs and Why

Any business can benefit from a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, especially in an age where supply chain management is of paramount importance. But some industries especially thrive by partnering with...

What is LTL Freight? The 2023 Definition

What is LTL Freight Shipping? What is LTL is a question frequently asked. First, let's break down the acronym. LTL stands for less than truckload shipping and means exactly that....

How Is LTL Shipping Tracked?

Familiarizing yourself with the various LTL shipping tracking strategies can help you evaluate your supply chain visibility and determine whether the tactics you are using provide adequate insights into your...

What is Truckload Shipping?

You own a soap business and want to transport your goods from a factory to a distribution center for a major retailer. How do you do this cheaply, quickly, safely,...

Breaking Down the Cold Supply Chain

As we transition into the winter season, it’s only fitting we talk about the chillier part of the supply chain. Often referred to as the cold chain, the cold supply...

Consolidated vs. Hub and Spoke LTL

When it comes to shipping LTL there are two methods to consider -- consolidated and hub and spoke. Here we break down the two so you can choose the best...

What is a Logistics Carrier?

You order a camera lens from China and it arrives at your home in New York, in less than a month. How does this happen? Trade networks today have the...

What is Spot Freight?

Looking for an alternative to contract freight shipping? Learn how spot freight can offer you another option—and potentially save you money.