Editorial Note: Since publication, the Trump Administration reached a trade deal with the Mexican government, which suspended the steep percent tariff rate scheduled to be applied on June 10. Although the tariff will not be instituted as proposed, the threat of the duty temporarily strained capacity along the US-Mexico border, which does affect freight pricing. […]
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What “World Class” Logistics Customer Service Should Look Like
What is the importance of customer service in logistics? Put simply, it can make the difference between a successful shipment or a dropped order. Providing world-class logistics customer service is one of the guiding principles behind our business and carries over to every interaction we have with drivers and customers. In an industry rife with […]
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Leveraging Trucking Data to Make Key Carrier Decisions for Shippers
As technology advances and continues its march into every facet of our professional and personal lives, we see more and more opportunities to collect “big data” and harness the power behind the numbers. To expand on how trucking data is integral in shaping and driving decisions at Zipline Logistics, our Director of Business Innovation, Dustin […]
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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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Establishing Minimum Order Quantities Adds Up to Big Supply Chain Savings
There is plenty to consider when analyzing a transportation operation. Among the seemingly endless details that go into making a logistics decision, there is an important and often under-analyzed detail — how a carrier’s minimum charge can work in concert with retail minimum orders to maximize supply chain savings. Though minimum order quantity and minimum […]
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Research: Retail Buyers Spotlight Practical Ways Brands Can Stand Out
Methodology: Zipline Logistics included 300+ retail buyers in our research efforts, with only a handful willing to be directly tied to the findings. We plan to continue this research throughout the year. Stay tuned for more information. Competition for grocery and retail shelf space is at an all-time high as new consumer products hit the […]
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NMFC Undergoes Initial 2019 Update – Food Supplements and Whey Protein
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA) released their latest supplement to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) code list last month, set to take effect on April 27, 2019. The modifications will affect a few different industries as products have been reclassified to meet the new NMFC compliance standards. But before we dive […]
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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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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. Retailers are tightening demands on vendors so they can have well-stocked shelves and retain customers, keeping them from turning to online alternatives. While e-commerce is booming, only 3% of grocery shopping is currently done online. There is still […]
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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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LTL Industry Poised for Growth, Digital Integration
Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping, once a staid segment of transportation, has blossomed in recent years. Factors that parallel what’s happening in the trucking industry—particularly a healthy domestic economy and robust e-commerce sales—have given the LTL industry a boost. Becoming a frequently used mode of transport in the age of digital logistics is certainly within the grasp […]
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