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... by bnorman@cubiscan.com | Nov 11, 2021 | Dimensioning, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Investing in a new product can be daunting. Customers look at the price tag and begin to ask if it’s worth it and maybe even start to explore cheaper options. However, it’s important to know that there’s a give and take with everything in life. When it comes to... by bnorman@cubiscan.com | Aug 8, 2021 | Dimensioning, Supply Chain
E-commerce continues to innovate and grow. During 2020 and 2021, consumers and businesses had to turn to e-commerce to get many things they needed. What does this mean? It means warehouses are moving more inventory, more delivery vehicles are necessary to keep up with...