Recent Posts & Announcements from the DA Team

Connecting with Beauty Brands at Cosmoprof North America 2025

Day 1, 2 and 3 from our amazing trip to Cosmoprof! Cosmoprof North America 2025 brought together fast-growing beauty brands, top retailers, and bold innovators shaping the future of beauty,…

3 Reasons Fast-Growing Brands Choose Lino Lakes for Third-Party Logistics

Personalized Logistic Solutions As eCommerce and retail brands in the beauty, health, and baby categories continue to scale, logistics complexity becomes a make-or-break factor. That’s why more brands are turning…

A Pause in Tariffs. A Moment to Strategize. A Chance to Grow.

With the recent 90-day pause on tariffs announced, brands have a rare window of opportunity and a chance to regroup, refocus, and reinforce their supply chain strategies. At Distribution Alternatives,…

Celebrating 90 Years of Trusted Logistics Solutions

A Minnesota-Born Legacy of Partnership and Performance It was 1935, in the midst of the Great Depression, when Lorin “Doc” Scholl, along with his younger brother, founded a small warehousing…

Distribution Alternatives Is Open and Thriving in Houston

Distribution Alternatives, Inc. (DA), a leading Houston 3PL provider, is proud to announce that its new 855,000 square foot warehouse and distribution center in Brookshire, Texas is not just open—it’s thriving.

Distribution Alternatives, Inc. Expands Footprint with New Houston Area 3PL Warehouse Location

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, TX – 8/14/2024 – Distribution Alternatives, Inc. (DA), a leading provider of third-party logistics (3PL) solutions, is excited to announce the opening of its newest location…

Beating the Post-Holiday Blues: How DA Turns Your 3PL Frowns Upside Down

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…

Distribution Alternatives: A Reliable Partner for Your Supply Chain Needs

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…

The Future of Shipping: How Freight Brokers Can Help Your Business Grow

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…

Understanding Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

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…

What is a 3PL?

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…

Split Case Picking: 4 Models and 9 Technologies

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…