Logistics and empty shelves. The strangest thing happened to me last weekend. We were all out of rubbing alcohol at home, so I ran to the drug store to grab some. But there was no rubbing alcohol to be found. I didn’t think much of it....
Supply Chain Have you read Washington’s Secret War by Thomas Fleming? It’s a great historical account of Washington and his troops during their 1777 winter at Valley Forge. As I read about Washington’s ferocity and his political maneuvering in the face of numerous obstacles, I found...
Safety and Supply Chain Priority During COVID-19 Here at Blue Eagle Logistics, we reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic quickly and with a series of initiatives to keep customer supply chains moving. Our priorities include keeping safe and healthy both our team members and the customers we...
COVID-19 and E-Commerce Who can forget the great toilet paper debacle in early March when consumers rushed to stores for toilet paper and other essential items? Social media, newspapers, and TV news outlets showed picture after video of empty shelves in grocery and big box stores...
Do You Need Cross Docking Services? How many times have you had a shipment refused due to poor packaging or improper load securement? It’s not uncommon in final mile delivery, is it? But it’s a real hassle, and when you need a load reworked, Blue Eagle...
Last Mile Pharma The transportation and delivery of pharmaceuticals involves complex maneuvering all along the supply chain. Pharmaceuticals are a high-value freight requiring strict temperature control, advanced warehousing, increased visibility, and coordination between all partners. The last mile in the pharma supply chain is critical to...
The Amazon Effect and Final Mile Delivery According to Forbes’ Insights, the rise of the “Amazon” effect is changing distribution patterns. “In particular, customer demands for ever more rapid fulfillment are forcing businesses of all kinds to warehouse their goods ever closer to intermediate and end-customers.”...
What is final mile delivery? According to Business Insider, “In a product’s journey from warehouse shelf to customer doorstep, the “last mile” of delivery is the final step of the process--the point at which the package finally arrives at the buyer’s door. In addition to being...
Yellow Phase Eastern Pennsylvania will enter the Yellow Phase on June 5, Governor Tom Wolf explained during a press conference on May 22. April: Low Spot for Logistics Industry April was a bad month for the freight market. According to the latest Cass Freight Index, “freight shipments fell nearly...
Complete Inquiry for Final Mile Customers Customers these days expect excellent service. They want their freight picked up and delivered without drama, on time, and in pristine condition. And they should! But too often, customers are unaware of the steps necessary to make sure this happens....
