Transportation Management

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

MTS Can Make Transportation an Asset Outsourcing management of a company’s transportation operations is a big step, but it’s also one that can deliver big benefits, transforming transportation into an asset. This month’s blog discusses the three top benefits of sourcing the transportation function to a Managed Transportation Services 3PL, which is responsible for planning, … Read More

Transportation is often one of the largest expenditures on the balance sheet. Consequently, proper management of this expense is a top priority for most organizations and can lead to pointed questions about outsourcing. “Will we be better off in terms of service and cost by outsourcing management to the experts?” This is not to insinuate … Read More

Being agile and cost-conscious is more crucial than ever, with the current economic landscape changing how we do business. The pandemic, global supply chain disruptions, driver shortages, and record inflation have made it difficult to keep transportation costs down while still providing excellent service. In addition, the Russia-Ukraine war further complicated the picture, pushing up … Read More

As if the transportation world has not been crazy enough these past few years, we are currently seeing record-high diesel prices. If you are not sure where to check current prices, go to the U.S. Energy Information Administration website to find them (Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update – U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)). You may … Read More