Most industries end up affected by global change and shifts in the larger economy, and the logistics industry is no different. In fact, the logistics industry can be particularly sensitive to business trends, production processes, and economic concerns. Here are 5 trends that are making a real impact in the logistics industry. A Growing Customer …
Last mile logistics – also sometimes called last mile supply chain or last mile delivery – tends to be misunderstood in our industry. Some people don’t view last mile logistics as very important, but the truth is that it can make up a large percentage of a shipment’s cost. Additionally, the growth of ecommerce is …
Globalization has forced logistics companies to look closer than ever into the efficiency of their operations and transloading has become a state of the art solution for increasing productivity and keeping the supply chain moving. Transloading is the process of utilizing more than one mode of transportation as goods move through the supply chain. This …
Taylored Services announces campus setting by leasing 100,000 square feet (SF) of additional space at 201 Mill Road, Edison, NJ (Taylored Edison II), prolonging its long-term partnership with Heller Industrial Park. Serving as the company’s new 20,000 SF corporate headquarters, Taylored Edison II is ideally located just 15 minutes from the port of New York/New Jersey. The location provides …
Working with the right supply chain management company can help companies reduce inventory, speed the time to market, shorten cycle times, decrease costs, and free tied-up cash that can help your company fuel other initiatives. Achieving a reduction in total supply chain lead-time will contribute to inventory reduction and even prevent excess inventory. Read on …
Until recently, the trends in your retail supply chain were easy to track and prepare for. There were always the seasonal peaks and valleys, and, depending on your business, they tended to stick to the same trajectories, year after year. Then there were the growth periods when demand increased from the same period of the …
Taylored Services’ CEO Jim DeVeau began developing his logistics management skills during several decades as a retailer. His career started with iconic luxury retailer Lord & Taylor — quite literally under a cloud. “There was a hurricane hitting New York City on the day of my interview,” he recalls. When he arrived, crews were boarding …
Your business — in some ways, it’s very similar to many other companies in the same space, yet in others, it is intensely unique. Your product offerings and corporate culture definitely make yours one-of-a-kind, but like the other companies, you’re finding that you’re putting more and more time and resources into keeping your supply lines …
With the growth of e-commerce, many businesses depend on third-party logistics providers to manage their distribution, storage, and fulfillment. Their “pick, pack, and ship” expertise might be an unrecognized part of the customer journey, but it’s vital to the customer experience. If there are problems in fulfillment, customers will not blame the 3PL — they’ll …
Your supply chain is your company’s lifeline. If a significant (or even minor) disruption occurs along the way, things can come to a screeching halt, a scenario you work to avoid daily. To run and grow your business, it’s necessary to have a clear and concise grip on every aspect of it, and your supply chain is …