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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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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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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Trucking Issues and Tire Integrity in the Heat
If your freight travels in or out of states known for their high temperatures, you might face some added capacity constraints resulting from trucking issues. Especially if you’re moving heavy loads. Why? High temperatures can greatly impact tire integrity and increase the likelihood of tire blowouts. A blown tire is not just inconvenient, it can […]
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Prepping Pallet Orders for Food and Beverage Shipping
Graduating from shipping cases with UPS or FedEx to shipping pallets via LTL or full truckload is an extremely exciting milestone for food and beverage brands. It can also be a bit overwhelming, taking on entirely new processes. Perhaps pallet orders represent your first sale to a major retailer, distributor, or wholesaler. Either way, it’s […]
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QUIZ: What Mode of Transportation Are You?
Every mode of transportation carries its own reputation. Some are known for being easier to work with while others are less flexible, and some are dependable while others operate on their own accord. Depending on equipment and scheduling limitations, each mode lives by its own set of rules. Take our quiz to see which mode — Rail, Van, […]
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Cold Chain Shipping: A Transportation Renaissance
As consumers around the world get used to the convenience of frozen and temperature-controlled food – and the freshness and nutrition it affords – every container, truck and warehouse within the cold chain shipping that supports it, strains to keep up with such demand. Supply and demand economics of this scenario has created a renaissance […]
Read MoreCold Chain Shipping: A Transportation Renaissance
As consumers around the world get used to the convenience of frozen and temperature-controlled food – and the freshness and nutrition it affords – every container, truck and warehouse within the cold chain shipping that supports it, strains to keep up with such demand. Supply and demand economics of this scenario has created a renaissance […]
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