Logistics Plus and Mammoet joined forces for a recent gas tank project at a confidential location. There were a total of six gas tanks transported, each weighing 110 metric tons. In total, 3,735 freight tons were successfully delivered. Logistics Plus Global Projects Director Bahadir Erdil commented on the success of this project. “Joining forces with Mammoet for this project was a no-brainer. With our shared expertise and experience, we completed this project timely and to our client’s exact specifications.”
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As previously announced, Logistics Plus added a new business intelligence tool inside its cloud-based eShipPlus ™ transportation management system (TMS). The tool, called MyFreightTrends™, is now available to all Logistics Plus eShipPlus users. This off-the-shelf reporting tool provides customers with detailed dashboards and analytics regarding their North American freight shipping.
Logistics Plus Head of Business Intelligence Ryan McGregor prepared an online training webinar covering all of the unique features MyFreightTrends™ offers. You can watch a replay of the webinar on the Logistics Plus YouTube Channel or below.
Last week we posted an article titled “What it means to be A 21st Century Logistics Company.” In that article, we included some example traits of what you can expect when you work with a 21st-century logistics provider like Logistics Plus. If you didn’t have a chance to read the article – no worries, here’s a short video that contains some of the highlighted items included in the article.
More than ever, choosing the right warehousing and fulfillment partner is crucial to your business’s success. As the e-commerce world continues to grow, consumers expect fast delivery times and quality services. First and foremost, your warehousing partner is responsible for storing your product safely. They will also act as an extension of your operation before your products reach your customers. Whether you’re a startup or an established company, choosing the right warehousing and fulfillment partner is an important consideration.
Here are the top things you should consider:
1. Warehouse Location
Identify which cities and states most of your orders originate from and prioritize a warehousing and fulfillment partner with locations in those areas. If you have customers across the country, look for a partner with an expansive warehousing footprint. Since transportation costs tend to make up most logistics expenses, having warehouse locations close to your customers can greatly benefit you.
2. Pricing
There is a price for everything when it comes to warehousing and fulfillment. After outlining your requirements and service needs, make sure you receive transparent pricing from your warehouse partner. The number of orders shipped, the number of items picked, warehouse management fees, pallet storage, and packaging costs are all things you should know upfront.
3. Market Knowledge
Even if the location and pricing seem to be right, make sure your warehouse partner is familiar with your sales market or industry. Don’t make the mistake of choosing a warehouse that handles mainly industrial cargo if you are running an apparel company. With retail requirements becoming more complex, a warehouse partner with experience in your market will serve you well.
4. Services Offered
Your warehousing and fulfillment needs will likely change as your business grows. After confirming that your current requirements are covered, find out more about other warehousing services offered by your partner. Down the road, you may find yourself in need of those services for things like importing and exporting, transportation management, customs brokerage, trade compliance, business intelligence reporting, etc. Like Logistics Plus, many warehousing and fulfillment partners offer a wide variety of solutions to meet the client’s exact needs.
The video below highlights various warehousing services Logistics Plus offers. It is also available on the Logistics Plus YouTube Channel.
Logistics Plus Logistics Engineer Ricardo Rodriguez recently participated in an interview with Career Street. Ricardo discussed his career path, educational background, day-to-day activities, challenges he’s faced, and much more. These are just a few of the questions Ricardo was asked:
What is your educational background?
What has led to your current career?
How do you prepare for an interview for your position?
What qualities are important for a person in your position?
What would people be surprised to find out about your career?
The full YouTube interview is available to watch below.
About Career Street Career Street is a comprehensive career exploration and planning program linking businesses, nonprofit organizations, and schools to create and share experiences for students to job shadow, intern, tour companies, benefit from class speakers, and participate in career workshops and fairs. Career Street is made possible by businesses, organizations, and educators of Erie County dedicated to uniting the education and business communities in the pursuit of a vibrant economy.