In today’s highly competitive business environment, optimizing warehouse capacity is crucial for companies looking to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and meet customer demands effectively. The key to achieving optimal warehouse capacity lies in a combination of effective planning, utilization of technology, and, perhaps less obviously, partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider that also … Read More
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Erie, Pennsylvania, September 13, 2023 – Wavepoint 3PL, a leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider, is proud to announce the appointment of Sam Liberto as Vice President of Transportation Management. Sam brings a distinguished career marked by outstanding achievements that perfectly align with Wavepoint 3PL’s mission. In his role as Vice President of Transportation … Read More
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Given a strategic location and environment, warehousing facilities can add value beyond traditional storage, especially in the case of postponement. Postponement is delaying the final configuration until a product is sold or at least close to the point of consumption. This offers two benefits: one, it allows the manufacturer to save by shipping bulk as … Read More
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As the year 2024 looms on the horizon, companies specializing in freight procurement events have a lot on their agenda. Achieving 2023 goals, lowering transportation spend, and meeting capacity demands should be at the forefront of their attention. A crucial part of ensuring success in these areas is selecting the right partner for your Request … Read More
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Wavepoint 3PL, a leading third-party logistics provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Broussard as the Director of Southwest Operations. In his new role, Chris will be responsible for driving operational excellence and performance across Wavepoint’s Southwest Operations, including distribution, transportation, expedited services, and logistics. As the Director of Southwest Operations, Chris will … Read More
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Wavepoint 3PL, a leading provider of third-party logistics services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Gifford as the new VP of Warehouse Distribution and Fulfillment Services. In her role, Kelly will be responsible for driving operational excellence, implementing best practices, and executing growth initiatives within the company’s warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment operations. With … Read More
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Wavepoint 3PL, a leading provider of logistics and supply chain solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam McGarvey as the new Business Analytics and Development Manager. In this role, Sam will be responsible for overseeing the development and management of business analytics, contracts, and metrics to provide guidance and direction to the company. … Read More
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Lean, agile supply chains are those that maintain a balance between supply and demand. To address this challenge, many organizations rely on demand planning, which involves forecasting customer demand for their products or services. Demand planning helps determine warehouse needs, drives more efficient transportation, and creates a more collaborative relationship across sales, production, logistics, and … Read More
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Employing a regional warehouse network is a decentralized supply chain strategy designed to reduce overall logistics expenses by pushing inventory closer to consumption. By positioning facilities closer to dense populations and major markets, shippers can reduce final delivery time while decreasing transportation miles significantly, utilizing truckload or rail to the regional DC and then LTL … Read More
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Much has been said about supply chain management. But what about supply chain alignment? Have you aligned procurement, production, transportation, and distribution to work in a coordinated and integrated manner? This blog will address three key points related to supply chain alignment, including whether your assets are aligned for optimal performance, logistics services, and goals. … Read More
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