As we say goodbye to the holiday season, we often face the all-too-familiar post-holiday blues, especially when it comes to logistics and inventory management. But not this year! Distribution Alternatives is here to turn those post-holiday frowns upside down. Make a New Year’s resolution to let us show you how a logistics strategy with Distribution

In the fast-paced world of business, efficiency and reliability are paramount. When it comes to your supply chain, a smooth-running operation is essential for ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a competitive edge. However, if your current third-party logistics (3PL) provider is falling short of expectations, it can have a significant impact on your bottom line.

Imagine a future where your shipping is seamless, efficient, and cost-effective. A future where you don’t have to worry about finding the right carrier, negotiating rates, or handling paperwork. A future where you can focus solely on your business, knowing that your shipments are in good hands. The Freight Brokers at Distribution Alternatives are experts

Electronic data interchange (EDI) can improve your efficiency and provide numerous other benefits. However, you may encounter a few hurdles along the way. Understanding EDI and its various capabilities can help a company grow its business through its compatibility with large retailers. What is electronic data interchange (EDI)? EDI is a system through which two

The ability to deliver goods efficiently and quickly to your customers is a major factor in the growth of your e-commerce operations. Refining your warehouse management allows you to optimize the way you store, handle, and ship products. While many companies keep order fulfillment and logistics in-house, some choose to work with third-party logistics (3PL)

Manual labor accounts for more than half (55%) of total warehouse costs. Part of that is because of how tedious picking and packing can be, with three-fifths (60%) of the time it takes consumed by moving products and walking. Pick and pack becomes especially labor-intensive when grabbing individual items from different places and putting them

Suppliers are all too familiar with chargebacks. There are many reasons they might occur, such as not submitting the appropriate EDI transactions, sending the shipment behind schedule, not meeting packing specifications, and not correctly labeling a carton. With a chargeback, the next payment made to the vendor is reduced. It could go down a flat