Is going Green on your 2020 to-do list? While hundreds of companies have publicly announced sustainability initiatives, less than 20% of Supply Chain Managers say they have a plan in place to hit their company sustainability goals. The final mile has historically been one of the most expensive and wasteful parts of the supply chain. […]
CLDA members will now be included in eTrac’s database of final mile carriers at no cost to the couriers. Shipper and 3PL’s use eTrac’s system to connect with final mile carriers. The partnership comes about through the eTrac Carrier Partner Program. Unlike other carrier networks, eTrac does not charge carriers to join or for any […]
Opinions are like armpits, we’ve all got ‘em and we don’t pay attention to them unless they stink. So what happens when someone else’s stinky opinion of your carrier company, the company you’ve worked hard to cultivate and grow, is published online for all the world to see? 93% of consumers say they look at […]
Moving into peak season means more driving. More driving means more gas, and a hectic global climate means your cost for gas this season may sky rocket… at any moment. To help hedge your fuel expenses, we’ve scoured the internet to find you the best apps that will save you money at the pump. Here […]
When things go wrong it’s frustrating. But in addition to the frustration non-compliance can bring, it can be costing you a significant amount every year in operational expenses and customers. Here is what’s driving this expense and how you can avoid it: Where Compliance is Costing Non-compliance can appear in several ways, adding costs to […]
Final mile is expected to grow from a $3.7 billion industry to $12 billion in the next decade. The fastest growing sector of final mile deliveries? White glove. White glove derives its name from the customized level of service that it can contain; going above and beyond “standard delivery” for the consignee. It can be […]
With the growing importance of the final mile, it’s hard to understand how large transportation companies can’t turn a profit in the space. Recently, several asset-based transportation companies announced they’re quitting the final mile after a substantial investment of capital. These companies are large and well-established in the supply chain sector. If they can’t get […]
Demand for final mile has increased exponentially the past few years. Working in a business that is growing quickly, under the pressure of shortened delivery windows can cause stress in anyone’s life. Stress, combined with the natural sedentary habits that working in an office or being a delivery driver may require, can result in health […]
You’re either a Mac person or a PC person. A Google Chrome person or a Firefox person. An Android person or an iPhone person. We get stuck on an operational system, its flows and functions, and it’s almost impossible to switch to another one, especially in the middle of a work day. So why do […]
Your business is growing. Out of convenience, you started making your final mile deliveries with a national carrier, but now you’re evaluating your supply chain costs, and are rethinking your current final mile plan. How do you know if it’s time to make the switch from the “large big three” carriers, to a regional or […]