Winter is one of the busiest times of year for temperature-controlled shipping. Peak season continues post-Christmas and well past New Year’s celebrations. This is all thanks to the winter sports surge. This extended rush period can spell disaster for those who are unprepared; here are some tips to help you make the most out of… Read more »
From shoppers to shippers, the holiday season can be hectic for everyone. It can be especially challenging for temperature-controlled shipping to stay on top of the rush. Here are a few reasons the holiday season is so complex and what you can do to be prepared. Temperature-Controlled Shipping Demand Seasonally popular items like cranberries… Read more »
“In 5 years, it’ll be a 15 billion dollar industry.” Learn about the differences between LTL and FTL, and peek behind the curtain of the LTL cold-chain process in this podcast with experts Chad and Andrew. Don’t forget to download and subscribe to The England Logistics Podcast Network on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher so you… Read more »
The effects of the pandemic on the supply chain revealed that manufacturers cannot overprepare for the unexpected. Most manufacturers struggled with material shortages while freight carriers grappled with increased demand. With so much happening at once, it’s time for manufacturers to have a plan that controls for the variable of supply chain disruption. Pre-pandemic supply… Read more »
The holiday season isn’t the end of the busy season. While the traditional peak season is related to the sharp rise in demand for goods in November and December, another target period waits around the corner: winter sports season. A surging demand for certain food products following the new year represents an aftershock for companies… Read more »
The world is just about coming to grips with the continual chaos caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Shipping is one of the most affected pillars of the economy, and it has forced a change in the way providers, carriers, and other shipping industry specialties handle their jobs. The new realities associated with the pandemic… Read more »
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In today’s competitive business climate, shippers are continually examining their businesses and looking for ways to become more efficient and save money. One question a shipper should ask themselves as they fine-tune their business is, “Should I ship with a 3PL or an asset-based carrier?” In order for you to understand which solution suits your… Read more »
Customer experience is the impression customers have of a brand as a whole throughout all aspects of the buying and service journey. The customer experience creates their view of a company and impacts factors related to the bottom-line including revenue, customer growth and retention. In business, the primary touchpoints that create the customer experience are people,… Read more »
A few members of our senior leadership team gathered together a little over a week ago to record a discussion of the current challenges faced by our nation. We asked them to give us ten minutes of their time. What resulted was an emotional 90 minutes as the group reflected on displays of heroism, perseverance,… Read more »
