When it comes to simplifying and streamlining transportation management, using a dedicated fleet within your operations can give you total control of your shipping needs. On the other hand, managing a dedicated fleet can also be a very time-consuming and resource-heavy burden for organizations of any size.
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5 Advantages of Outsourcing Dedicated Fleet Operations
By Point To Point on April, 17 2024
Topics: Supply Chain Trucking Freight Handling Dedicated
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Shipper 101: Understanding the Basics of Freight Shipping
By Point To Point on February, 26 2024
Freight shipping is a fundamental element of global trade and the backbone of supply chains worldwide. It involves the movement of goods from manufacturers to markets, which is vital in keeping the wheels of commerce turning. Understanding the principles of freight movement is essential for businesses and individuals engaged in shipping or receiving goods.
Topics: Intermodal International Supply Chain Truckload LTL Trucking Freight Handling
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Smart LTL Rate Management with Modern TMS Solutions
By Point To Point on February, 19 2024
Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping presents several unique challenges in the world of freight and logistics. Chief among these is LTL rate management – due largely to the sheer number of factors that influence LTL shipping rates.
Topics: Supply Chain Technology LTL Trucking Freight Handling
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How to Choose the Right Freight Transportation Provider for Your Business
By Averitt on December, 13 2023
For any business, choosing a freight transportation provider is a cornerstone of effective supply chain management. Working with a trustworthy and efficient partner can streamline your entire operation, from warehouse to doorstep.
Topics: Trucking Freight Handling
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Understanding LTL Freight Classes: Essential Knowledge for New Shippers
By Point To Point on November, 16 2023
Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a flexible, cost-effective solution that bridges the gap between parcel deliveries and full truckload shipments. It also comes with something that doesn't exist on the Truckload side – freight classes. Understanding this intricate system of categorization is crucial for shippers since it influences cost.
Topics: LTL Freight Handling
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Navigating Peak Seasons: How Retailers Optimize Supply Chains for Holiday Success
By Point To Point on September, 5 2023
The holiday season is a critical time for retailers, presenting both sizable opportunities and significant challenges. As consumer demand skyrockets, the resilience and efficiency of a retailer’s supply chain are put to the test.
Topics: Supply Chain Freight Handling
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A Guide to Load Planning and Optimization
By Point To Point on June, 29 2023
“Just load the truck.”
For anyone not versed in the finer aspects of logistics and transportation management, those four words may appear to represent one of the easier links in the supply chain. However, far more goes into safe and efficient load planning than simply firing up the forklift and moving a few pallets.
Topics: Supply Chain Technology Truckload Trucking Freight Handling
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From International to Domestic, Memphis is a Natural Logistics Hub
By Point To Point on December, 13 2022
In most people’s minds, Memphis is associated with three main things: delicious barbecue, soulful blues, and of course, Elvis’ beloved Graceland. But what’s less widely known is that the city also represents the single most significant shipping hub in the Western Hemisphere.
Topics: International Supply Chain Trucking Freight Handling Location Highlights
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The Ongoing Challenge of Driver Detention
By Averitt on October, 19 2022
Truck driver detention is nothing new. The issue has been discussed, debated, and argued about for years. Yet, in all that time, the challenge has only worsened – causing increasing ripples across supply chains and throwing off truckload delivery schedules that were already impacted by supply shortages, capacity issues, and an ongoing driver shortage. In this post, we examine some of the contributing factors.