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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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On-time deliveries are essential to keeping customers happy, but ensuring your fleet is up to the challenge is not always easy. Having a fleet of delivery vehicles and drivers is costly, and the management of your fleet is difficult to predict. An unexpected surge in orders combined with a mechanical issue for your fleet can…
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At Xcel Delivery, we are committed to supporting the community that supports us, and we’re excited to announce that we are a sponsor of Arizona Oncology’s Festival of Trees and Lights in Tucson. This event, hosted by the Arizona Oncology Foundation with Xcel Delivery as an Event Sponsor, will donate all of its proceeds to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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