Enhancing business relationships between service providers and third-party logistics (3PL) companies is about more than revenue. There are several other crucial elements that determine a beneficial alliance for both parties. If you are ready to take your business connections to the next level, try applying these five key strategies for an enhanced business relationship.  … Read more »

Several transportation modes experienced unique challenges in 2018. Although the industry faced a reduction in volume and a decrease in capacity, these challenges revealed unique opportunities for those offering full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) services. There has always been a natural spill over from FTL to LTL that makes it a logical choice to… Read more »

When you choose to trust a company with your business, you’re relying on them to know how to best help you. Understanding the goals that you’ve set and what issues you face can ensure that you trust their company with your business for years to come. The same applies to your customer service strategy. Knowing… Read more »

You’ve put in all the steps to provide the best customer service. Systems are running on all cylinders and you are confident nothing can get in your way. Unfortunately, every company eventually runs into a conflict. The good news is that the problem can be minimized by how you address it with the customer. When… Read more »

Written by Greg Hewitt, DHL Blog In its most basic form, logistics is all about planning for the future. It’s about determining the best way to build, implement and manage supply chains today that will deliver efficiently and effectively tomorrow and beyond. For businesses in the booming e-commerce arena, logistics and shipping represent the final and essential… Read more »

It’s easy to let small missteps creep into our customer service strategy. Although they may not initially seem detrimental to your customer relationships, they could be creating a gap that your competitor can fill. Review your customer service strategy and look for these four small common mistakes. Avoiding them will go a long way in… Read more »

Hopefully you know what it’s like to receive good customer service. You’re also probably aware of the impact bad customer service can have on your perception of a business. Customer service can make or break your business. Fortunately, offering excellent customer service can easily become second nature for you and your team. Apply these five… Read more »

Building a team is an ongoing process that sets the tone for your company’s future. From recruiting quality candidates to developing individuals, each step is equally important to create your ideal team. The initial step in building your dream team is sourcing talent that can thrive with your company.   Identify the Role  When initially… Read more »

Whether your business is well established or just getting started, there’s no reason you can’t make 2019 your company’s best year yet. Often times, it’s as easy as getting back to the basics. Here are eight tips that will help grow your business to its full potential in the new year.   Develop Your Strategy… Read more »