Flat World Named A St. Louis Top Workplace for Fourth....
June 18, 2021
Our team is celebrating today, and we’ve got a good reason. We’re thrilled to announce that Flat World Global Solutions was named a Top Workplace…
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FedEx Shocks the Shipping Industry: Here’s What You Need to....
June 17, 2021
The shipping and transportation industry has been dealing with one unexpected hurdle after another since the pandemic began—and last week, FedEx made a surprising announcement.…
How Successful Companies Handle Outsourced Distribution Management
May 24, 2021
Outsourced distribution has been on the rise for years. As companies strive to decrease shipping times, improve their customer experience and keep supply chain costs…
Customs Compliance Tips: How to Simplify Your Supply Chain Imports
May 10, 2021
Any international traveler knows how tricky navigating customs can be. And things get even trickier when international trade, government agencies and businesses get involved. While…
The Key to Getting the Best Freight Shipping Rates
April 5, 2021
In the shipping world, finding the best freight shipping rate can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Often, companies without a transportation…
Flat World Announces Hive Integration with Sigma Sourcing
March 25, 2021
At Flat World, we love making shipping and supply chain management easier for our clients. So we’re thrilled to announce that Hive, our logistics project…
Shore Thing: Reshoring, Nearshoring and Offshoring
February 17, 2021
In a globalized world, there can be seemingly endless choices for building and optimizing a supply chain. For decades, companies have been moving production overseas…
DTC Guide: Direct-to-Consumer Fulfillment for Manufacturers & Retailers
February 1, 2021
They want it, and they want it now. Or, at most, two days from now. As direct-to-consumer (or DTC) shipping has increased steadily in recent…
TMS Technology: The Competitive Advantage Small Businesses Need
January 18, 2021
It’s one of the biggest mistakes we see companies make. Often, small businesses that ship products or parts don’t consider how their shipping efforts impact…
