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Managing Accessorial Charges: How to Spend Less On Shipping
Accessorial charges are additional fees applied by freight carriers for services beyond standard shipping, like packing, unloading, and parcel storage. These charges cover the additional tim...
The Critical Role of Supply Chain Visibility in Modern Business
Supply chain visibility isn't just a buzzword; it's the key to successful logistics operations in today's unpredictable world. And yet only 24% of C-Suite executives report having true end-to-end vi...
Parcel vs. Freight: The Differences and the Best Shipping Options for You
Parcel Shipping is ideal for lightweight shipments under 150 pounds, offering simpler handling.
Freight Shipping is suited for heavier, bulkier items requiring more complex logistics. It in...
Understanding Shipping Contracts
A shipping contract is a legally binding agreement between a shipper and a carrier that details the terms of cargo transport, including responsibilities, shipment handling, and payment. This documen...
What Is General Ledger Coding? A Guide to Efficient Accounting
General Ledger (GL) Coding is a systematic approach that uses unique alphanumeric codes to classify and track financial transactions in an organization’s general ledger. These codes help businesse...
3PLs & Freight Brokers: Choose the Right Audit & Invoice Software
With e-commerce at all-time highs and growing, traditional freight invoicing processes that rely on in-house, manual labor doesn’t cut it when it comes to speed and efficiency. Companies that cannot...
The Role of RPA in Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency: A Deep Dive
Supply chain management has surpassed the old model of manual, human-driven tasks. In today’s fast-paced world, the supply chain logistics industry is leaning into technology to decrease human error...