by Brad Mullins | Sep 15, 2022 | Amrate Software, Transportation Management
An automated Transportation Management System, or TMS, is a common tool used by traffic managers in logistics departments of larger businesses, providing an efficient and cost-effective way to streamline shipping expenditures that can reach into the seven figures....
by Brad Mullins | Sep 6, 2022 | Less Than Truckload
We get a fair amount of questions from new customers about freight shipping quotes. A shipping quote is the first step in the shipping process. The shipping quote is generated by the carrier or 3PL and outlines and line items the shipment elements, including...
by Brad Mullins | Aug 17, 2022 | Amrate Software, Less Than Truckload, Truckload
The concept of the supply chain has been around since the mid-1980s, but it wasn’t until the mid-1990s that the supply chain as we know it today became mainstream. As we’ve discussed in past articles, the supply chain covers a product’s life cycle from inception to...
by Brad Mullins | Jul 28, 2022 | 3PL, Warehousing
Public warehouse space is in high demand as companies continue to stockpile inventory and mitigate the risk posed by slow delivery from foreign manufacturers. While securing space remains a top priority, there are a couple of other major points to consider that...
by Brad Mullins | Jul 20, 2022 | 3PL
Logistics outsourcing can make great sense for growing businesses. Outsourcing can help increase your bottom line, add efficiencies and create a competitive edge. There are several significant advantages to outsourcing transportation logistics for businesses of all...
