Want to scale your business? Who doesn't? Outsourcing e-commerce warehousing to a 3PL has many benefits. FMi Logistics can provide all of the necessary operational tasks –– hiring warehouse workers, maintaining equipment, paying rent, keeping track of pallets, etc.

For the right product to move from point A to get to the right customer at point B at the appropriate time is the duty of effective logistics processes.

Thanks for taking the time to read. If you have something to share, please do. This past month seemed to be full of technology related challenges in our world.

Technology improvements are continuously changing how we work in warehouses. The largest significant improvement has taken place in the management of goods.

Have you wondered why we still are using use the term “steamship” in the freight forwarding world today? Do your containers move across the oceans of todays world on steam-powered ships?

Business and industries today all seem to be introducing more taxes, tariffs, and surcharges. One of the more controversial and misunderstood of these tariffs, applicable to the transportation industry, fall under the category of “fuel surcharges”.

Key performance indicators allow a business to assign measurable values to key functions in the business.

The amount of returned goods that need to be sent back in the opposite direction of a normal supply chain network is much bigger than most people think.

By now we are all aware there are significant issues that risk disruption to our transportation supply chains across the country.  These issues are complex and given the recent publicity of what is looking to be an impasse that may last some time, we want to ensure our customers and partners are aware of these risks.

The process of considering outsourcing warehousing is a big one. FMi is continually engaged with a wide variety of customers and businesses looking for warehousing and distributions solutions. The need for expert guidance and assistance is a need that unites all of our customers, whether their businesses are small, medium, or large.

Pick and pack provides a cost-effective, flexible, secure and efficient way of catering for the individual fulfillment needs of your businesses and your customers.

One of the key components of logistical management is warehousing. This is also essential in managing storage and in the transportation of inventories.

2015 was a year of momentum for the supply chain and logistics industry. There have been some key advances in innovation, technology, and acquisition, allowing for a more efficient and streamlined process chain. Looking forward, here are some key trends to look for in the supply chain industry for 2016.