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10 Ways to Make LTL Shipments Easier | Red Arrow Logistics
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10 Ways to Make LTL Shipments Easier

  • September 9, 2022
As we head into peak season, capacity restraints, changing rates, and shipping delays can make shipping operations challenging. Less-than-truckload shipping (LTL) is usually the most cost-effective way to send shipments that will not take up an entire trailer, but it is important to understand the key points in making this mode of transportation easier. LTL […]
Why You Should Consider Regionalization of Your Supply Chain | Red Arrow Logistics
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Why You Should Consider Regionalization of Your Supply Chain

  • August 19, 2022
While relying on manufacturing and production in Asia has been the trend in previous years, there has been a recent shift in the thinking of many major companies. Rather than outsource production, many are realizing it should take place closer to the market with regional supply chains. Supply Chain Regionalization The goal for supply chain […]
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Peak Shipping Season is Here… Is Your Supply Chain Prepared?

  • August 11, 2022
Peak shipping season is here, and this year’s supply chain conditions will most likely make for another challenging season. It looks to be another year of strong e-commerce demand, yet some uncertainty of exactly how much due to inflationary pressure. Retailers and manufacturers may have a difficult time predicting exactly how much is needed, with […]
How to Create an Elastic Supply Chain | Red Arrow Logistics
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How to Create an Elastic Supply Chain…and Why You Need It

  • August 2, 2022
The last two and a half years have been a roller coaster ride for the supply chain industry to say the least, with record demand and disruptions through the global supply chain for a variety of reasons. And while many supply chain operations are based on historical demand, none could have predicted some of the […]
6 Ways to Protect Your Supply Chain During Hurricane Season | Red Arrow Logistics
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6 Ways to Protect Your Supply Chain During Hurricane Season

  • July 26, 2022
Hurricanes and other severe storms can affect a business in several ways. The NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting a hurricane season with above-average activity for this year. The NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, is calling for 14 to 21 named storms. A supply […]
The Benefits of Fleet Tracking | Red Arrow Logistics
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The Benefits of Fleet Tracking

  • July 22, 2022
Businesses worldwide are realizing that technology adoption maximizes productivity and revenue. The trucking industry is also increasing its use of digital technology to maintain daily operations. Fleet management is gaining momentum as a way to manage the complicated day-to-day coordination of trucks. What is Fleet Tracking? Fleet tracking is a smart system that uses GPS […]
How to Build a Flexible Supply Chain | Red Arrow Logistics
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How to Build a Flexible Supply Chain

  • July 15, 2022
Supply chain issues are a part of doing business. A supply chain that is flexible is an important factor, particularly in today’s uncertain and fast-changing environment. Many businesses plan production and distribution every 15 days which means that they need to adapt to any issues that come up with volume, shipments, and routes. Being able […]
How to Best Respond to Supply Chain Disruptions | Red Arrow Logistics
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How to Best Respond to Supply Chain Disruptions

  • June 27, 2022
There is not one industry in the United States that has not been affected by supply chain disruptions over the last two years. Global events, the pandemic, and inflation have caused upheaval in supply chains around the world. Fewer workers, overwhelmed warehouses, and a demanding e-commerce market have created a situation that has presented challenges […]
Skyrocketing Diesel Fuel Prices Will Affect Freight Trucking | Red Arrow Logistics
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Skyrocketing Diesel Fuel Prices Will Affect Freight Trucking

  • June 21, 2022
Filling up at the pump has been painful lately—especially for truck drivers. Diesel fuel prices are at an all-time high, which is affecting an already fragile supply chain, and driving the rate of inflation up. Truck drivers are already concerned about the growing costs that could put smaller owner-operators out of business.  Diesel Fuel Prices […]
Are U.S. Dockworkers Headed for a Strike This Summer | Red Arrow Logistics
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Are U.S. Dockworkers Headed for a Strike This Summer?

  • June 14, 2022
As if the logistics and transportation industry has not faced enough challenges this year so far, dockworkers in the U.S. might be heading for a strike this summer. Dockworkers particularly at West Coast ports cite issues with their working conditions and standard of living as reasons for the strike. As their current contract is due […]