How to Choose the Right LTL Carrier for Your Business
There are a lot of LTL carriers out there, but how do you choose the right one for your business? A handful control most of the LTL market, such as FedEx Freight, Old Dominion and Yellow, who have years of experience and a proven track record of delivering quality service. Logistics Management shared the Top 25 […]
Case Study: A true partnership that helped Comet Clothing focus on core competencies
Summary When a popular local retailer was looking to grow and turn their ecommerce orders quickly, MVP provided the flexibility to handle a consistently diverse set of schemes and styles, as well as the expertise to take on their warehouse goods. “When we needed to make a change from our previous warehouse provider, we went […]
Autonomous Trucking, Carrier Relationships, Food Sector Bullwhip
“FMCSA AUTOMATED TRUCKS PROJECT HEADED TO WHITE HOUSE” The FMCSA announced they will begin surveys and efforts to explore automated driving systems in the trucking sector. However, the feedback the FMCSA received opposed the project mentioning it could cause a loss of truck driving jobs. “RELATIONSHIPS KEY TO NAVIGATING CAPACITY CRUNCH” With the reopening […]
Case Study: Flexible, Cost-Effective Ecommerce Fulfillment Solution for a Sporting Goods Company
Summary MVP’s simplified solutions helped 13 Fishing, an innovative fishing equipment supplier, handle demand, optimize ecommerce and assist in growth. “MVP handles our product with the same care we would allowing us more time to focus on what’s important; product and servicing our customers. They’ve been a great addition to the 13 family.” Challenges 13 […]
How to Choose an Ecommerce Warehousing, Fulfillment and Distribution Partner
As Ecommerce sales explode during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, many ecommerce stores are struggling with keeping up with demand. For many customers, buying online is an everyday occurrence and for others they are just beginning to shop online. One thing is certain, having efficient ecommerce warehousing capabilities to support the future growth of ecommerce is a […]
4 Benefits of a Third Party Logistics (3PL) Partner
Third-Party Logistics Companies (3PLs) are becoming more popular as the retail landscape shifts from the physical store to the online store. Why do so many companies make the strategic decision to rely on outside partners for execution of transportation services? The benefits are vast. 3PLs can gain you access to better freight rates, improve efficiencies, cut costs, […]
What are Sort and Segregate Services?
Sort and segregate (sort and seg for short) is a service carriers provide to ensure everything that should be in a shipment is there and in optimal condition. These services involve checking every case on a pallet and includes unloading, sorting, counting, repacking and checking for quality. Less-than-truckload (LTL) drivers often have tight schedules and […]
