First off the bat, what are accessorial charges? Accessorial charges are fees added to a freight bill for additional services a carrier might provide a CPG brand. These are a la carte and fall outside of standard shipping and receiving charges. They are mode-agnostic but are known to occur most often with LTL shipments. […]
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5 Ways to Recoup Value of Near-Expired Food and Beverage Products
Food and beverage manufacturers are often faced with figuring out what to do with product that is near its “sell by,” “use by,” or “best by” date. These dates prevent them from being able to sell through traditional customer channels and they must find new ways to salvage not only the product but the […]
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How a Logistics Broker Works; Step by Step “Life of a Load”
Before you decide to work with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, it helps to understand how the relationship will look and function for brokering freight. What exactly will a freight transportation broker take off your plate, and what responsibilities will still be in your court? Here’s a breakdown of how a logistics broker works, […]
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Q2 Freight Market Update and Predictions with Katie McGovern, Zipline Logistics Senior Director of Operations
Welcome to the second quarter of 2024! Where the heck does time go? Zipline Logistics is excited to spice up our usual quarterly update by tapping into the expertise of the one and only Katie McGovern, our Senior Director of Operations. McGovern guest starred on the TRUCK YEAH! podcast to share her insights on […]
Read MoreNavigating Change: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing a Change in Your Business Software
This article was originally published in Forbes. Organizational change is a complex and dynamic process that demands meticulous planning and execution – especially when the change involves integral software. From establishing leadership buy-in to transition debriefs, each step of the approach requires careful consideration to avoid major malfunctions. Pre-Change: Set the Foundation 1. Ensure […]
Read MoreThe Art of Incremental Improvements: Innovate From Within Your Culture
This article was originally published in Forbes The phrase “innovative culture” is often used in business to position a company on the cutting edge of new technology, processes or ideas. Many of the world’s most successful, well-known brands are also known as the top innovators in their space. Most organizations want to follow that […]
Read MoreConsignee Spotlight: CVS
CVS, named one of the largest companies in the world by Fortune Magazine, is a wonderful place for CPG brands to land shelf space. With over 9,000 locations across every state in the U.S., a deal with CVS can bring a lot of exposure and revenue that an emerging CPG brand needs to continue […]
Read MoreConsignee Spotlight: KeHE
If you are an up-and-coming CPG brand that has secured a deal with KeHE, congratulations! Working with a nationwide distributor can open many doors previously inaccessible to your brand and land you a lot of shelf space. For those of you that don’t know, KeHE is a wholesale food distributor. This means that they […]
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Q4 2023 Freight Market Update
Welcome to the Zipline Logistics Q4 2023 Freight Market Update! Although rates have continued to hover near the bottom of the market, there is some evidence that they could soon turn. Our in-house experts believe this could occur in the back half of Q2 2024, so now is the time to sit down with […]
Read MoreConsignee Spotlight: UNFI
If you are an up-and-coming CPG brand that has secured a deal with UNFI, congratulations! Working with a nationwide distributor can open many doors previously inaccessible to your brand and land you a lot of shelf space. For those of you that do not know, UNFI is a wholesale food distributor. This means […]
Read MoreHow Inflation is Affecting Consumer Spending Habits and CPG Supply Chains
This article was originally published in Supply and Demand Chain Executive. Consumer packaged goods companies have seen inflation trend higher than the national index. Here’s why value-added partnerships will build an optimized, transparent, adaptable and resilient supply chain. In recent years, the United States has experienced events that have altered the day-to-day lives of […]
Read MoreWhy Companies Should Invest In Tech Even Amid Economic Hardship
This article was originally published in Forbes. In recent years, businesses across many industries have experienced the labor shortages that came after a global pandemic, material sourcing challenges because of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, and general financial pressure from sharp inflation rate increases in the United States. These difficulties meant that many companies were forced […]
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