The Ins and Outs of Intermodal Shipping Logistics
July 18, 2022
It’s the unsung hero of the global supply chain: intermodal shipping. Intermodal transport, also called intermodal shipping or just intermodal, is any shipping that involves…
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The Challenges of Pharmaceutical Shipping (and Advice for Tackling Them)
June 6, 2022
There are few items that require more care, planning and regulatory compliance for shipping than pharmaceutical products. Many pharmaceutical companies employ compliance teams and partner…
The Ultimate Checklist for Custom Machinery Crating
May 23, 2022
When it comes to moving large machinery, regular old boxes just won’t do. But there’s a science to designing, building and packing crates that’s incredibly…
How to Use Supply Chain KPIs to Grow Your Business
May 2, 2022
There’s meaning in the metrics. Whatever a company’s goal—from improving inventory management and streamlining their supply chain to meeting customer demands to increasing gross profit—the…
Six Steps for Implementing Warehouse Supply Chain Management
April 18, 2022
Warehousing is having a moment. Between the supply chain chaos caused by the pandemic and increased demand across industries, warehousing has never been more in-demand.…
How to Use Zone Skipping in Your Shipping Logistics
April 4, 2022
More and more companies are getting in the zone—or getting into zone skipping, that is. As e-commerce has boomed, zone skipping as a method of…
Flat World Expands Network with New Baltimore Warehouse
April 1, 2022
Just a few months after our most recent warehouse opening, Flat World Global Solutions is excited to announce we’ve added another facility to our lineup…
Preparing for (and Surviving) a Customs Audit
March 14, 2022
Americans import a lot of stuff—and someone needs to make sure it’s all being taxed correctly. According to the Office of the United States Trade…
Intro to FF&E Logistics for Hotels, Senior Living, Dorms and....
March 1, 2022
A room’s furnishings are so much more than functional. From desks to decorative items, furniture and fixtures are often the first thing customers notice about…
