Christmas 2013 is fast approaching. For those who spent the Holiday '12 season struggling with inaccurate orders, delayed shipments, and dissatisfied customers, improving fulfillment operations is likely to be a high priority this year. Successful fulfillment begins with strategic and tactical planning well in advance of the holiday season. Many companies begin planning for the next holiday season on December 26! If you haven't yet begun, take time now to identify objectives and the steps necessary...

Today, many leading-edge companies are supporting their corporate sustainability initiatives by transitioning to fleets that utilize compressed natural gas (CNG). This eco-friendly fuel is one of the cleanest-burning alternative fuels available with near-zero emissions.  When deciding if a CNG fleet is the right option for your freight needs, there are a number of variables to consider: Effective applications. CNG fleets are being used increasingly for private and dedicated fleets. Since they can haul the same payload...

What drives companies to outsource to an integrated 3PL? Cost control is the biggest motivator (see archived Creek Notes), but relying on a single provider for a variety of logistics functions delivers value in other ways as well. According to an industry study sponsored by Saddle Creek Logistics Services, companies choose to use an integrated logistics provider in order to: Streamline operations. An effective third-party can provide a single point of contact for all logistics operations...