Megan Lowery

Elevating Supply Chain Excellence In the ever-evolving realm of logistics, the strategic role of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) cannot be emphasized enough, particularly in the dynamic landscape of the Consumer Goods and Food & Beverage industry. As businesses within this space increasingly rely on external partners to optimize their supply chains, the demand for trustworthy, […]

Red Flag: You’re 3PL Doesn’t Prioritize Logistics Technology  Supply chains are comprised of a wide range of rules from manufacturers and customers. Your 3PL’s IT department should be your partner in designing and configuring solutions that make it easier to meet these unique needs – particularly when it comes to applying logistics technology.  When choosing

Retail Logistics Guide: Key Strategies for Successful Big-Box Launch Introducing your product into retail stores calls for a launch playbook that’s vastly different from that of online sales. Big box stores play by a different set of rules – think strict vendor requirements and costly fees for non-compliance.  Even if you’re a seasoned pro at e-commerce

Maximize Your Potential with the Right 3PL During Cyber Monday and Black Friday, online sales soar to unprecedented heights; savvy businesses turn to the strategic initiatives of third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure seamless and efficient order fulfillment.   Tap Into Value-Added Services Third-party logistics (3PL) providers offer numerous value-added services that can greatly aid your

How understanding FOB price and delivered price helps companies save on logistics costs Young brands are often taught that having distributors and retailers handle order pickup is the easier and more cost-effective way to manage transportation. However, there is a tipping point where the drawbacks of customer pick-up (CPU) and freight-on-board (FOB) pricing outweigh the

The transportation market shifts often and inventory errors add up fast. Unnecessary expenditures can balloon if not found and addressed quickly. But pausing to evaluate operations is rarely an option for strapped logistics teams. This is particularly true for scaling brands that experience fast change with new and growing customer demands. Brands should be able

You have numerous options when managing the supply chain of an emerging CPG brand. Yet, the decisions made early on can greatly impact the speed at which your company grows. You can choose to work with a variety of different logistics providers. One managing warehousing and others overseeing different transportation lanes or modes. This is