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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.

When it comes to moving stock or equipment across the country, often the very first mile and the last mile are where delays and challenges are met. However, there are ways to prepare for these hurdles and make moving stock or shipments as efficient and seamless as possible. Read on to find out more.

Excess inventory, slow moving stock and dead stock can slow your business down by tying up capital and preventing you from investing in new endeavors. The following ideas can help you reduce excess inventory and improve efficiencies.

When you’re researching your logistics options, two terms you may come across include 3PL and 4PL. What’s the difference and why does it matter?

Owning a retail store is something to be proud of, not least because of the many ways in which your store is helping the economy.

Streamlined processes are essential for medical facilities in terms of prioritizing patient care, and factors associated with following essential, strict time frames and budget.

The world economy is growing each year and the amount of products that are shipped half way around the world before reaching their final destination is increasing at a staggering rate.

A substantial part of the expense of any facility’s construction project or renovation goes into the acquisition and transportation of FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment).

When it comes to properly disposing of or reselling old equipment, otherwise known as asset recovery, you might not think of using a logistics company to help you complete that process.

If you ship any specialty freight, chances are you have come across the terms “inside delivery” and “special handling”.

When you order a new piece of equipment or large fixtures, take a good look at the invoice from the manufacturer.

If your company is a major retailer or service provider trying to manage equipment installation or furniture delivery, do you know what it takes to make sure your freight is delivered and installed in a cost-efficient and reliable manner?

Author: Augie Kim, Beltmann Integrated Logistics Project Specialist. Ever Lost Sleep Over a Store Move? Managing a retail store can be a lot of work. One of the toughest parts of the job is trying to get all of your merchandise to a new location. As your store grows, you know it’s important to expand and reach more people by opening new store fronts. However, since logistics is not something you...