Photo Source: Unsplash To keep up with shifting consumer trends and subsequent retailer behavior, shippers are looking to freight consolidation services and pool distribution methods to manage their orders. Quickly evolving consumer trends are pressuring retailers and suppliers to adopt new inventory management practices. Retailers are keeping less on hand, ordering more frequent but lower […]
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Do You Still Need a 3PL When Working with a Food Distributor like KeHE or UNFI?
Photo Source: Pixabay You’re an up and coming brand that just started working with a food distributor to get your product into more retail locations. That’s a great win for your organization. Large food distributors like KeHE or UNFI can get your product onto previously unattainable shelf space, which adds up to increased exposure, potential […]
Read MoreZipline Logistics Named to Food Logistics’ 2019 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers List
Columbus, Ohio — Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named Zipline Logistics to its 2019 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list for the fourth consecutive year. “We’re proud to receive this designation for the fourth year running,” explains Walter Lynch, CEO of Zipline Logistics. “Food and beverage transportation […]
Read MoreZipline Logistics Earns Spot on Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 8th Time
Columbus, Ohio – Zipline Logistics, a nationwide third-party logistics provider, has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies for the 8th time in the company’s 12-year history. “It’s an outstanding accomplishment to be part of the Inc. 5000 list again,” explains Zipline Logistics CEO, Walter Lynch. “Our continued growth […]
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Why Should You Care About NMFC Changes When Shipping LTL?
The April 2019 round of NMFC changes shook up LTL shipping practices for nutritional beverage manufacturers around the country. Nutritional supplement drinks and whey protein were targeted for reclassification in the update. These items previously shipped at class 60 but the update created a secondary qualification for less dense products to ship at class 70. […]
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LTL vs Parcel: When Is It Time to Graduate?
For any CPG business, growth is good. But when expanding, brands can quickly find themselves in uncharted territory, deciphering LTL vs parcel shipping, trying to determine when it’s best to leverage each. A high watermark of an organization is moving beyond solely relying on parcel shipping to fulfill orders and moving onto less-than-truckload (LTL) freight […]
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Food Shipping Solutions: Zipline Logistics Announced as New Transportation Partner of Specialty Food Association
SFA member organizations gain access to unique benefits and shipping discounts through newly formed partnership with specialized 3PL, Zipline Logistics COLUMBUS, OHIO – Zipline Logistics announced today that it is now the official shipping partner for The Specialty Food Association (SFA). The partnership offers SFA members access to Zipline Logistics’ nationwide network of 25,000 food-grade […]
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Top 7 Issues in Beverage Transportation
Though it might seem straightforward at first glance, beverage transportation can be a tricky process. Getting your new drink or functional beverage on the shelf is no simple task. And while every business sector comes with its own set of transportation issues, there are a few concerns that are unique to the beverage industry. As […]
Read MoreBeverage Logistics Solutions for Common Transportation Issues
Though it might seem straightforward at first glance, beverage transportation can be a tricky process. Finding beverage logistics solutions to get your new drink or functional product on the shelf is no simple task. And while every business sector comes with its own set of transportation issues, there are a few concerns that are unique […]
Read MoreHow to Leverage Logistics Data to Make Powerful Freight Decisions
As technology advances and continues its march into every facet of our professional and personal lives, we see more and more opportunities to collect this data and harness the power behind the numbers. Your supply chain in particular generates an enormous volume of information that is ripe for interpretation. But how do you correctly leverage […]
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Using Transportation Data Analytics and Zipline’s KanoPI to Improve Your Transportation Network
How are modern consumer product companies using transportation data analytics to find success? They’re using technology to evaluate their vast amount of shipment data and increase transparency into their transportation network, identifying opportunities for improvement and cost savings. According to an article published by Cerasis, “Big data has become synonymous with better business, improving efficiency […]
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Leveraging Logistics to Unlock Profit – Specialty Food Association
Logistics is a rapidly changing and complex industry. This is particularly true for grocery and retail transportation, which why logistics was a topic at the recent Specialty Food Association’s 2019 Business Summit. Retailers are tightening demands on vendors so they can have well-stocked shelves and retain customers, keeping them from turning to online alternatives. While […]
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