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Should I Use Prepaid or Collect Freight?
Are you a new supplier looking at your shipping options, or are you a veteren considering changing? Should you use Prepaid or Collect?
Read Article →The Lowdown On Freight Shipping: Parcel, LTL, And FTL
There are several types of freight including truck, rail, air, ocean, and pipeline. Get the lowdown on freight shipping: parcel, LTL, and FTL.
Read Article →What Is LTL Shipping?
Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a system of transporting a smaller shipment than a typical truck filled with one order.
Read Article →LTL and FTL Shipping: Which Is Best For You?
Freight carriers offer a variety of choices for transporting commercial shipments. Two common shipping options are LTL and FTL.
Read Article →Five Tips For Small Business Shipping
We’ve compiled five shipping tips to help you make the most of your time and money when it comes to shipping product as a small business.
Read Article →How Do Vendors Rescue Freight
Learn about the fees associated with delayed shipments, options for rescuing delayed freight, and cost of choosing rescue carriers.
Read Article →Reclassifications and Reweighs in Freight Shipping
Learn how freight reclassifications and reweighs impact shipping, plus best practices for accurate classification and avoiding unexpected charges.
Read Article →Shortages, Damages, And Claims For Freight Shipments
Learn how to file freight claims, protect shipments, and ensure proper documentation for damages or shortages.
Read Article →Bill Of Lading: The Importance Of Proper Documentation
Why is a bill of lading important? The Bill of Lading (BOL) is a required and legal shipping document to move freight.
Read Article →What Are the Different Segments of a Barcode?
Learn about barcode segments, including SSCC and UPC structures, and how they support inventory, shipping, and retail tracking.
Read Article →What is a SCAC Code, and How is it Used?
Discover what a SCAC code is, its role in freight and logistics, and how to obtain one to streamline your shipping operations.
Read Article →Advantages of Hiring a Third-Party Logistics Company (3PL)
What are the advantages of hiring a third-party logistics company (3PL)? We dig into what a 3PL is and the order fulfillment process.
Read Article →EDI 200 Transaction Codes
Learn about EDI 200 transaction codes and how they streamline transportation and logistics processes for efficient supply chain management.
Read Article →What Is a Bill Of Lading (BOL)?
A Bill of Lading (or BOL) is a signed, legal, and binding contract used in freight shipping detailing the items in a shipment.
Read Article →Integrating Transportation Carriers – EDI 200 Series
Integrating with your carriers allows you to seamlessly exchange data using the EDI 200 transaction series, so you can track your shipments.
Read Article →Understanding Freight Consolidation
What is freight consolidation? What does it mean to consolidate freight? What are the pros and cons? What are the types?
Read Article →What Are Lumper Fees at Walmart?
What are Lumper Fees at Walmart? These hard-to-dispute charges are for unloading truck cargo, affecting cash flow for Collect suppliers especially.
Read Article →What Is Walmart’s New Collect Pickup Program App?
Walmart's Collect Pickup Program shifts transportation costs to suppliers. Fees are based on pickup & fuel costs are viewable in a Retail Link app.
Read Article →What is a Walmart Distribution Center?
This article provides insight into Walmart's Distribution Centers, diving into their role, functions, challenges, and impact on suppliers.
Read Article →Walmart's New Fuel Management Program
Discover Walmart's new Fuel Management Program, its key features, and how it impacts supplier operations and logistics costs.
Read Article →What is RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) at Walmart?
Explore Walmart's latest requirements for Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) inlays and how they impact suppliers and supply chain operations.
Read Article →Should I Use Prepaid or Collect Shipping in Walmart?
Walmart suppliers choosing between Collect and Prepaid shipping have a lot of factors to consider. Pick the best freight option for your bottom line.
Read Article →How Nordstrom's RFID Strategy Impacts Suppliers
Learn how Nordstrom's RFID strategy impacts suppliers, from compliance requirements to inventory benefits and chargebacks for non-compliance.
Read Article →What Is Direct Store Delivery Consolidation (DSDC)?
Learn how Walmart's Direct Store Delivery Consolidation (DSDC) helps suppliers streamline shipping and reduce costs with consolidated deliveries.
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