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Gary Meador has joined ODW Logistics as Chief Operating Officer. Meador comes to ODW from UPS Supply Chain Solutions where he held several key leadership positions. Most recently he was Vice President Operations, Latin America Region, Global Logistics. “Gary’s diverse experience in operations, continuous improvement, and project management will support ODW’s focus on providing innovative solut...

As the world faces unparalleled times with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), one thing holding steady is the U.S. supply chain. Our supply chain has proven to be critical in these times and remains the backbone keeping the U.S. economy operating.  While there has been a large surge in shipping volumes for the medical and food industries, the supply chain is seeing declines in non-essential commodity sh...

Over the past decade, more and more shippers have made the decision to partner with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider to handle their transportation management. The reasons to make the move might be cost savings, efficiency gains, or other business drivers. What can a 3PL offer that will make the freight management partnership worthwhile? Here are five reasons to consider partnering with a 3P...

Developing a point-of-departure strategy for partial and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments can give small and medium-size businesses delivery costs comparable to the mega shippers. Freight consolidation (commonly referred to as retail consolidation, or simply – consolidation) is not a new concept. Stated simply, it is the process of combining freight from multiple shippers to build more efficien...

There are many options to consider when outsourcing warehousing and distribution to a third-party logistics provider (3PL). One factor is determining whether a dedicated or a shared warehouse is right for your business. In the simplest terms, a dedicated warehouse (also referred to as a contract warehouse) refers to the management of a warehouse facility that is occupied by a single tenant. You m...