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Holiday Retail Season: Reverse Logistics is Important

  • October 11, 2021
For retailers, the holiday season is just as much about the initial purchase as it is about the returns. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), $428 billion in merchandise was returned in 2020, which was about 10.6% of the total U.S. retail sales. E-commerce sales have a rate of return that is around 30% […]
How to Keep Your Freight Moving During Peak Season | Red Arrow Logistics
Trucking

How to Keep Your Freight Moving During Peak Season

  • October 4, 2021
With the holiday peak season approaching, and capacity as limited as ever, shippers need to be looking at different ways to ensure their shipments arrive on time. The rapid surge in e-commerce during the pandemic caused retailers to have to restock inventory. Now with many retailers still playing catch up, the current freight market is […]
Improving the Security of Your Supply Chain Through Video Surveillance | Red Arrow Logistics
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Improving the Security of Your Supply Chain Through Video Surveillance

  • September 20, 2021
Is your supply chain secure? A supply chain security issue occurs on the weaker parts of an organization’s supply chain. Not surprisingly, supply chains are especially vulnerable because of the many links, people, and locations along the transportation process. Security incidents can be detrimental to your business with immediate costs but can also cause future […]
How to Improve Your Supply Contract | Red Arrow Logistics
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How to Improve Your Supply Contract

  • September 7, 2021
Recent events have disrupted business activities and supply chains around the world. The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ever Given getting stuck in the Suez Canal are examples of events that have caused unexpected delays in business operations as well as a backlog in ports. Businesses are not able to keep a consistent […]
Is Your Supply Chain Positioned for Retail Compliance Success? | Red Arrow Logistics
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Is Your Supply Chain Positioned for Retail Compliance Success?

  • August 19, 2021
Compliance has become one of the most challenging aspects of international retail. The more global and complex your supply chain, the more difficult it is to comply with all of the different regulations. This is particularly true for businesses that have specialty products like food or electronics. With new laws being implemented regarding global supply […]
Optimizing Your Cold Chain Logistics | Red Arrow Logistics
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Optimizing Your Cold Chain Logistics

  • August 12, 2021
Maintaining a temperature-controlled atmosphere during shipping can present a challenge, especially in hot summer months. As shipments go through a variety of temperatures and humidity levels on route to their final destinations, some products like pharmaceuticals and fresh food must be kept refrigerated to maintain their efficacy.  Not regulating the correct temperature for these types […]
Wildfires Disrupt the U.S. and Canadian Supply Chains - Red Arrow Logistics
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Wildfires Disrupt the U.S. and Canadian Supply Chains

  • August 2, 2021
Recent wildfires that have broken out across British Columbia, Canada, and on the West Coast of the United States have caused serious delays to rail freight transportation. Western Canada and the U.S West Coast’s severe heat waves resulted in several large wildfires that have now created a bottleneck in exports and imports. Shipments sent via […]
Improving Less Than Truckload Efficiencies | Red Arrow Logistics
Shipping

Improving Less Than Truckload Efficiencies

  • July 20, 2021
Less than truckload (LTL) is a cost-efficient way to ship smaller parcels that do not require a full truck. However, it can be a challenge for shippers to manage–shipment delays and disruptions are often prevalent. There are a few strategies that can be implemented to improve the efficiency of LTL, which will not only increase […]
Shipping

Hurricane Season is Here: How to Prepare Your Supply Chain

  • July 13, 2021
Hurricane season is in full swing, and it is expected that this year will bring above-normal storm activity. In order to prevent disruptions to your supply chain, it is recommended to have a plan in place. With supply chains being leaner than in previous years, they are particularly vulnerable to unpredictable disasters like a hurricane. […]
Cybersecurity Risks in the Supply Chain | Red Arrow Logistics
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Cybersecurity Risks in the Supply Chain

  • July 7, 2021
Cybersecurity Risks in the Supply Chain are Increasing:  Are you Ready? As organizations are becoming increasingly interconnected with their partners and vendors, cybersecurity risks are fast becoming a serious threat. With an estimated 80% of all cyber breaches occurring in the supply chain, businesses need to identify potential risks and the likelihood that they will […]