Spotlight on Lab Courier Services
Lab courier services are sensitive and require attention to handling instructions and delivery deadlines. If a lab courier delivery is late, the sample could be ruined—even worse, important patient care could be delayed. At Xcel Delivery Services, we are committed to being a one-stop shop for your lab courier needs and can partner with you […]
Looking at the Logistics of Adding Online Ordering to Your Business
If your business does not offer online ordering, there is a good chance that you’re turning away a large number of customers without even knowing it. Especially since the onset of COVID-19 and the associated lockdown periods, customers expect to have the option to order the goods they want online. If you don’t provide that […]
Youth on Their Own
High school is a difficult enough time for most students, without having to navigate homelessness along the way. Homelessness in high school frequently leads to dropping out, which further exacerbates the issue and can contribute to ongoing chaos in life. Youth on Their Own has dedicated itself to helping high school students in this situation […]
How the Pandemic Has Affected Shipping
Few parts of life have not been touched by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the shipping industry has been deeply impacted. Increased demand, issues in the supply chain, and international restrictions have all put the shipping and logistics industry on the front lines of fighting the pandemic. Some impacts of COVID-19 may lead to permanent changes […]
Spotlight on Bag It
A cancer diagnosis is scary and disorienting. On top of the obvious concerns about treatment and outcomes, the prospect of navigating the system of cancer care and finding the necessary support and resources is daunting. Bag It aims to change that. The Bag It Bag gives cancer patients the tools they need to become empowered […]
Supply Chain Management: Lessons Learned During the Pandemic
It is difficult to think of an aspect of business that has not been affected by the pandemic, but supply chain management has been particularly challenging. From toilet paper shortages to medical supply delivery shortages, the pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in most supply chains. The silver lining of the chaos created by COVID-19 is that there […]
Critical Characteristics to Look For When Choosing a Warehouse
Whether you’re starting a new business or you’re simply expanding and need more storage space, choosing a warehouse is a bit more complex than you might think. If you simply pick the first warehouse you come across, you may end up disappointed by their services. What’s worse—a warehouse that isn’t operated efficiently, safely, or securely […]
Common Myths About Cross-Docking
The supply chain is comprised not only of transportation networks and logistics procedures, but also of warehousing partners. However, it isn’t always necessary to store goods in a warehouse. Cross-docking takes storage out of the supply chain, allowing goods to be unloaded from one vehicle, sorted, and then immediately reloaded onto another vehicle to continue […]
The Spooky Supply Chain: A Look at Halloween Logistics
Supply chain logistics is a demanding field. It involves the efficient management of the flow of goods from production points to warehouses to consumers. Keeping goods flowing smoothly from Point A to Point B is challenging at any time of year. But when the seasonal demands of consumers dramatically increase, it can be even more […]
The Importance of Choosing an Efficient Warehouse Partner
Many business owners and operations managers pay little attention to the process of choosing a warehouse to store their goods prior to shipping. Yet, the distribution facility plays a critical role in the supply chain. The selection of an inefficient, disorganized warehouse partner can spell trouble for your own business. As a result, it’s important […]
