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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 →What Does It Mean To Rescue Freight?
There are times when you have to have another carrier take over your freight to ensure that it gets there on time. This is rescuing freight.
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?
What are the different segments of a barcode? How are barcodes used? What is the anatomy of a barcode? We dive into this and more.
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.
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