Have you heard of the Amazon effect? It’s the impact created by the online, e-commerce, and/or digital marketplace on the traditional brick-and-mortar business model. Because so many people can buy so many things on Amazon’s website and have the items shipped to their homes, this changes shopping patterns, customer expectations, and competition in the retail… Read more »
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A Look at E-Commerce’s Disruption of the Supply Chain
Have you been to a mall recently? In many cities, malls aren’t exactly bustling with activity. Retail in general has had a tough time recently, and that’s because more and more people are shopping online. E-commerce is changing the way things are sold, and it’s essentially altering the supply chain. E-Commerce and the Warehousing Industry… Read more »
An Overview of Container Drayage Services
Cargo containers need to be transported from one location to another, and the fancy term for this is “container drayage,” also known as intermodal freight transport. When Are Container Drayage Services Optimal? Why would a company utilize container drayage services? Well, they’ve got items that need to be moved and they would like the cargo… Read more »
Myths to Ignore About Public Warehousing
Public warehousing is a great thing for commerce and businesses in a wide range of industries. Nevertheless, there are some myths regarding public warehousing that you can just go right ahead and look past. Here are three examples of said myths. You Will Get Nickeled and Dimed Using Public Warehouses We all have a story… Read more »
A Couple of Fascinating Historical Facts About Warehousing
Lately, our blog has turned into posts about a bunch of serious topics…like how to keep your warehouse safe while working through a global pandemic. Alas, it’s time to have a blog that’s a bit (a lot) more fun. In order to get where you want to go within the warehousing industry, it’s vital you… Read more »