Category Archive: Uncategorized
Posted on: November 1st, 2014 by Sitecare Support
If you’re a manufacturer, distributor, or freight carrier, you’ve likely heard the term “freight broker” more than once before. These individuals are crucial in connecting goods with professional shipping services – let’s take a look at the role they play in modern distribution:
What exactly is a freight broker?
A freight broker is an intermediary between shippers and motor carriers. Their role is to match one party with goods to transport with another party that has the capacity … (Read more)
Posted on: October 27th, 2014 by Dru Ghegan
International shipping is not always as straightforward and simple affair. Just because you placed the order easily on the internet or by phone with a foreign company does not mean that it will always breeze through customs and land on your doorstep without a hang-up. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBD) has a number of policies and regulations that could result in your order sitting in customs for varying lengths of time. The best way to ensure that your order … (Read more)
Posted on: October 17th, 2014 by Dru Ghegan
How Technology has Revolutionized Shipment Tracking
Advanced technology has revolutionized shipment tracking, but this is not a result on one individual form of technology but a combination of several technologies. These sophisticated forms of tracking can prevent the loss and theft of valuable cargo.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
A GIS is design for large-scale location tracking systems. It enables easy capturing and storage of geographical information, saving time and allowing transport analysis.
Global Positioning System (GPS)… (Read more)
Posted on: October 1st, 2014 by Dru Ghegan
Whether you’re in building products, auto parts, fabricated metals, lubricants, food products or another industry, reliable transportation plays a crucial role in the success of your business. As you’re researching the different options that are available, it’s helpful to know what companies mean when they use the terms parcel delivery and drayage.
What is Parcel Delivery?
Parcel delivery is a term that’s most often used in the United Kingdom. In the United States, this type … (Read more)
Posted on: July 28th, 2014 by Dru Ghegan
When you decide to store your goods in a third party warehouse, you might become frustrated if there is not an easy way to keep up with your inventory and any incoming and outgoing products. However, many public warehouses now offer computer-based inventory management systems that can help you keep up with all of that and much more.
How Does It Work? 
A computer-based inventory software allows you access to your inventory information 24 hours a day, 7 days a … (Read more)
