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 2018 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list for the third consecutive year. “Food and beverage transportation continues to evolve with added complexities,” explains Walter Lynch, CEO of […]
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Preventing and Disputing Retail Chargebacks
What are retail chargebacks? Chargebacks are penalties or fees that are issued by retailers when vendors fall out of compliance. Being non-compliant could mean a multitude of things, but the most common reasons are tied to mislabeling, early/late delivery, and incomplete orders. Read more about the top reasons for retail chargebacks here. Vendor chargebacks can […]
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Case Study: Solving for Walmart Vendor Compliance
Strategic appointment times and booking of preferred carriers makes meeting Walmart vendor compliance standards simple. A producer of organic food supplements engaged Zipline Logistics to solve reoccurring delivery problems for one of its largest customers – Walmart. Orders for the big-box store were consistently rejected. This caused orders to be late, extra paperwork, and the […]
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Logistics Case Study: Solving for Walmart Vendor Compliance
Strategic appointment times and booking of preferred carriers makes meeting Walmart vendor compliance standards simple. The Situation: Rejected Walmart orders and vendor compliance concerns A producer of organic food supplements engaged Zipline Logistics to solve reoccurring delivery problems for one of its largest customers – Walmart. Orders for the big-box store were consistently rejected. This […]
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Top Reasons for Retail Vendor Chargebacks
Major retail and grocery stores have all rolled out vendor compliance programs in recent years. Retailers like Walmart, Kroger, Amazon, and Target have instituted vendor scorecards that encourage suppliers to more accurately hit order quantities and timelines. These exist to help the stores remain competitive, lower inventory costs, and keep their shelves full. Vendor chargebacks […]
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Zipline Logistics’ HR Director Honored with HR Executive of the Year Award and HR Innovation Award by Columbus CEO Magazine
Columbus, Ohio — Zipline Logistics’ HR Director, Emily Magill, was honored with the 2018 HR Executive of the Year Award and 2018 HR Innovation Award as part of Columbus CEO Magazine’s annual HR Excellence program. Magill joined Zipline Logistics as its first HR professional, the same year the company celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Joining an […]
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To Be a Shipper of Choice, Work with a 3PL of Choice
In today’s tight freight market, shippers are encouraged to be more accommodating to drivers, acting as a “Shipper of Choice”. But being a shipper of choice is often out of a brand’s control and is instead dependent on their warehouse, manufacturing and/or co-packing partnerships. In all freight markets, but especially in tight ones like our […]
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Trucking Industry Outlook and Rates Roundup
There is a plethora of information out there about the current transportation market and freight rates. To help synthesize the information for our audience, we’ve developed a breakdown of what’s most important, right now. We’re facing capacity restrictions like those experienced in 2004-2005. But, the issues of the market are not cyclical like they were […]
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Logistics Statistics: Savings Opportunities in Shipping (INFOGRAPHIC)
For all the effort, ingenuity, and resources shippers put into cutting costs and streamlining operations, there are always savings opportunities hidden somewhere in the supply chain. The key (and the challenge) is knowing where to look. And where, exactly, is that? That largely depends on what, where and when you ship, but there are some […]
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Logistics Statistics: Savings Opportunities in Shipping (INFOGRAPHIC)
For all the effort, ingenuity, and resources shippers put into cutting costs and streamlining operations, there are always savings opportunities found in logistics statistics hidden somewhere in the supply chain. The key (and the challenge) is knowing where to look. And where, exactly, is that? That largely depends on what, where and when you ship, […]
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2018 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist, Walter Lynch of Zipline Logistics
Smart Business Magazine recently featured the 2018 East Central class of award winners in Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Program. Zipline Logistics’ CEO, Walter Lynch, was profiled alongside fellow finalists and winners of the prestigious recognition. Lynch was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges and recognized for Zipline’s dedication to […]
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Freight Claims 101: Practical Advice for Quick Issue Resolution
What are freight claims? When goods go missing or arrive damaged, the basic contract for carriage – agreement to transport goods safely from Point A to Point B – is violated. Since the contract was broken, a shipper can file a claim to recover its lost revenue. Educating yourself on best practices surrounding freight claims […]
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