by Travis Peltier | Mar 3, 2023 | Supply Chain, Warehousing
When we think of going green, we often think of renewable energies, electric vehicles, and sustainable farming, but green sustainability extends far beyond this into every facet of the global market. A recent report by the Boston Reporting Group (BCG), claims that... by bnorman@cubiscan.com | Feb 2, 2023 | Dimensioning, Supply Chain
In all competitive markets, a struggle often arises between buyers and sellers. Depending on the economy, the market may favor one side over the other. The shipper-carrier relationship is no different. As carriers seek to stay competitive, shippers seek better deals.... by Kason Olson | Feb 2, 2023 | Supply Chain
Freight Class can be complicated and confusing for new shippers working with an LTL. Freight Class, as defined by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), is a way “to establish a commodity’s transportability”. In other words, it’s a classification... by bnorman@cubiscan.com | Aug 8, 2022 | Supply Chain, Warehousing
Many people associate fall with leaves changing colors, pumpkin spice-flavored everything, and Halloween festivities. Meanwhile, shipping and warehousing professionals associate fall with peak shipping season. 51% of industry professionals expect the 2022 peak season... by bnorman@cubiscan.com | Aug 8, 2022 | Supply Chain, Warehousing
Improving productivity and reducing costs is a goal of all warehouses and distribution centers share. To do this, companies must examine their current workflows to determine what works well and needs to improve. Even in the case of well-established companies, the... by bnorman@cubiscan.com | Jul 7, 2022 | Dimensioning, Supply Chain
Pallet dimensioning has come a long way since it was introduced to the world decades ago. Today warehousing and distribution facilities are starting to merge conveyorized machinery and automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) with pallet dimensioning systems to overcome...