Now more than ever, your business needs to be operating efficiently, and you may be wondering how you can streamline your processes to save money and stay competitive. Supply chain management may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of areas for improvement, but it should be. Understanding 3PL, 4PL,…
Special times call for special measures, and COVID-19 has challenged businesses to change their processes both for public health reasons and also to stay competitive. In the food distribution industry, many companies have found the solution by improving safety with 3PL. Read on to find out why improving safety with 3PL is so effective, and…
Optimizing transportation of supplies or finished goods to your customer is critical in today’s marketplace. Customers need your product quickly, but how can you get it to them without breaking the bank when the order doesn’t fill a truck? LTL freight is the answer. What is LTL Freight? LTL freight stands for “less-than-truckload” and refers…
Increasing Demand for Staple Items With restaurants closed, more Americans are cooking at home than ever before. Not only that, but the emphasis on health has driven the tremendous uptick in fresh fruit and vegetable produce purchases. On March 1, 2020, sales of fresh produce in grocery stores was on par with that seen in…
On Saturday, May 2nd, 2020, Daniel J. Latta Jr. passed away at the age of 51 in his home. Daniel’s family, friends, and co-workers at East Coast Transport LLC are devastated by his loss. East Coast Transport LLC has a plan in place to handle the transition of Daniel’s current workload and ensure that no…
The booming economy and lower mortgage rates have spawned a lot of new construction projects. Moving building supplies to construction sites can be quite challenging. There are many different types of trucks available for hauling equipment and supplies. Flatbed trucks are extremely versatile, allowing shippers to move building materials that are too large for standard…
In today’s competitive marketplace, companies must offer flexible shipping options to keep up with consumer demands. Considering the diverse types of goods available today and the ease of ordering items, a one-size-fits-all shipping option is impossible. Many industries rely on a transport and logistics company to move their products to consumers, across town and across…
3PL Adaptability Third Party Logistics companies (3PL) have become an integral part of supply chain management, responsible for transporting and storing all types of goods. It is commonplace for businesses and individuals to purchase items that require shipping directly to their location. All types of goods, in many industries, are moved through the supply chain…
There are many considerations involving logistics and supply chain management when moving freight. In today’s fast-paced world, people enjoy the convenience of receiving products straight to their doorstep. Products are shipped from a warehouse to a customer’s home or business in a matter of days, sometimes hours. Transporting freight efficiently and safely ensures deadlines are…
The challenges in the supply chain landscape are complex and continue to grow. Staying on top of logistics trends is essential for 3PL providers and their customers. We’ll focus on five key logistics trends for 2019 that 3PL companies are currently watching. The trends cover data analytics, LTL shipping, technology innovations, driver shortage, and customer-centric distribution….