Logistics News & Blog

The new year is fast approaching, and if you are involved in 3PL, there are many new focus areas to consider in terms of logistics 2020. Logistics is always relevant, and will continue to be more relevant for more businesses, as brands grow, online shopping continues to reign and globalization continues.

No matter how far and wide your goods travel, businesses are often ironically faced with last mile delivery issues. Solving the last mile delivery problem has become an essential focus point for many logistics companies. Luckily, choosing the right 3PL and following the tips below can help reduce last mile delivery costs considerably.

If you’re in need of reliable logistics services it can be difficult to weight up the benefits and costs of 3PL vs in-house logistics.

As an arcade owner, you understand the value of your assets including your pinball machines. If you’re looking to refurnish, re-locate, change the set-up of your arcade or store older pinball machines, the pinball machine moving and warehousing process can seem like a challenge.

There is plenty to consider when it comes to FF&E management, including choosing an FF&E team, interior design, the 3PL process and more. Here are just a few tips and considerations that are big in the industry right now.

Choosing the right warehouse outsourcing option for your business can be a difficult decision. These simple tips will help you make the right decision to meet your goals and successfully outsource your warehousing needs.

FF&E services can make or break a hotel lobby, retail store or space in terms of its look and overall feel. This seemingly simple, final step towards bringing your vision to life is essential. Whether you’re opening a new store or hotel or updating for a new season, FF&E services will complete your project.

One trend for retail in 2019 is to rightsize and realign store footprint to meet the demands of the changing economy. You may find yourself juggling excess inventory and fixtures. This can be an important period of transition for your company, so it’s essential that you streamline this process in a cost-efficient manner with minimal risk.

What is FF&E? FF&E stands for “Furniture, fixtures and equipment”, and is a term generally used in the retail industry, hospitality industry and by third party logistics companies, as well as other businesses in similar industries.

In retail, moving locations can be crucial to expanding your business or simply getting in to a new market. In any move, it is important to minimize stress as much as possible. The best way to start is to tackle and plan for the challenges you know will be ahead. We’ve put together some tips that will serve you best in planning for moving your retail business. Taking Stock of Inventory – What Do...

Third-party logistics, sometimes called TPL or 3PL, is when companies outsource logistics and supply-chain management for all or part of their distribution and fulfillment services.

If you’re familiar with Beltmann Integrated Logistics (BIL), you probably know how committed we are to providing best in class service. While the drive for service quality begins with the employees of BIL, our performance is also dependent upon our ability to partner with vendors who share in our passion for excellence. We believe our vendor partners are the engine that propels us to success.

When you see the initials FF&E or FFE, it stands for furniture, fixtures and equipment. This acronym is used to describe items that aren’t a permanent connection within the structure of a building or its utilities. Also, they are not typically part of the contract between the owner and the building contractor. This is usually a business administration aspect of the contract that accountants use...

Typically, a job in logistics means working with supply chain management in order to find solutions to organizational issues. A logistics team is the backbone of a business and is crucial to keep business goals on track. Having skills in the areas of customer service, understanding transportation management, and creative problem solving. Logistics teams are always working with each client to come...

In the healthcare industry, good hospital administrators and leaders are knowledgeable, responsible, and efficient in managing the day to day operations of their respective departments. Those same leaders are counted on when it comes to ensuring a smooth transition during a hospital relocation. Obviously, these are two very different skill sets, but with some smart organization and planning, any...

An office or business move can be a complex process that requires a lot of organization and pre-planning to ensure success.

Third Party Logistics 93% of shippers and 97% of 3PLs agreed that improved, data-driven decision making is essential to the future success of a company’s activities and process, according to the 2016 20th Annual 3rd Party Logistics Study.

Over the years, there have been many changes in the logistics industry from short trends to major technology shifts. Below is an infographic to highlight many of the interesting facts about the world of logistics. More details on these topics is included below the infographic. Additional facts about logistics through the past several decades includes: