• Packaging Materials

    Business, Inventory Management |

    November 7, 2023

    Packaging materials may not always get the spotlight, but they play a big role in how we receive products and protect our environment. In this article, we’ll talk about different packaging materials, what they do, and why it’s important to think about them.

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  • Making Returns Easy

    Business, Logistics |

    November 7, 2023

    In the world of logistics, dealing with product returns is more important than ever before. It affects how happy customers are and how well a business does financially. In this article, we’ll talk about why managing returns is a big deal and share some simple ways to do it better.

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  • Proudly Among Oregon’s Top 3PL Companies

    Business, Market Penetration |

    November 6, 2023

    In today’s digital age, the success of eCommerce businesses heavily relies on efficient and reliable logistics partners. These third-party logistics (3PL) companies in Oregon have been stepping up to the challenge, offering a wide range of services from inventory management to shipping and delivery.

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  • Sonic Technology Teams Up With American Warehouse To Fuel Growth

    Sonic Technology
    business, Logistics |

    September 21, 2022

    Sonic Technology is a family and employee owned manufacturer of a wide variety of products.

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  • Truck-Driver Pay Rose 11% Amid Strong Freight Demand Last Year

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    business, Logistics |

    August 12, 2022

    Truck driver compensation is getting an overhaul under the pandemic-driven strains in supply chains, reports The Wall Street Journal.

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  • Three Key Inventory Strategies for an Omnichannel World

    Merchants are embracing the balance of physical and digital retail with stores-in-stores, pop-ups, and even brick-and-mortar locations opened by e-commerce brands.

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  • Here to Help: How to Be a Better Mentor

    Business, Market Penetration |

    August 3, 2022

    Here are a few tips about how to engage the individual. Obviously, whoever hired the high-potential employee saw potential that suggested this person could go a long way in the company.

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  • Milestone Manufacturers: 100 Years and Counting

    Business |

    April 12, 2021

    These 10 U.S.-based manufacturing firms have achieved the century mark, joining a select group of long-lasting colleagues.
    U.S. manufacturing continues to demonstrate its long-haul capabilities, and IndustryWeek continues to salute their achievements.

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  • Distributing Specialty Pet Food; Like a Boss
    Business, Logistics |

    August 26, 2021

    The pet food market is expected to reach $90.32 billion by 2025. Leading the charge is Boss Nation Brands Inc., the makers of Boss Dog® Brand and Boss Cat® Brand. The pet food purveyors are growing at an exponential rate as pet parents start thinking more about what’s in their pet’s food…

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  • Distribution Partnerships are Central to CENTR’s Success
    Business, Logistics |

    June 3, 2021

    For more than a year, retailers and CPG manufacturers have had an especially wild ride. They’ve been challenged with increased demand, compounded by shutdowns and other restrictions throughout the pandemic.

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  • The Market and the Real Cost of Warehousing
    Market, Warehousing |

    June 11, 2020

    There’s a gap between the real cost of warehousing and what the market is bearing. Warehouse costs are more than expected as the cost of labor skyrockets, the real estate market becomes more competitive and the industry’s resources are stretched thin.

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  • Managing the Food & Beverage Supply Chain
    Market Penetration, Warehousing |

    April 17, 2020

    Consumer purchasing habits are shifting to adjust to the new normal amid the coronavirus pandemic. Many grocery stores, restaurants and bars across the country are shut down or have substantially revised their business operations.

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  • Ecommerce Order Fulfillment to Meet Customer Expectations Ecommerce Order Fulfillment to Meet Customer Expectations Blog Image Cover
    Market Penetration, Warehousing |

    March 20, 2020

    Ecommerce fulfillment is the process of warehousing, processing, pick-and-packing and shipping. With customer service expectations around order delivery in the Amazon-era, retailers are on the spot to deliver on the expectations that customers have come to see as standard.

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