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One of the last questions you want from a dissatisfied customer is, “Where’s my item?” And, "not found" is one of the last results you want when searching for that package in your system. Misplaced or lost warehouse inventory is preventable, as are the associated costs, which can be substantial. Not only does searching for inventory interrupt your efficient warehouse and supply chain operations, ...

Columbus, OH—Aug. 16, 2022 — Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, recognized ODW Logistics to their 2022 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Provider list. This annual award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry. “These past 18 months hav...

In 2018, Plaskolite, a global manufacturer of engineering thermoplastics used in windows, doors, point-of-purchase displays, and other products, made five acquisitions, more than doubling the size of the company. “We weren’t going to be able to take on the logistics functions we needed, with only the logistics department we had,” says Drew Lester, director of supply chain with the Columbus, Ohio b...

When your contracted carrier can’t meet your shipping needs, consider the spot market. Using one-time spot rates typically requires a commitment from the customer to ship within a specific time period. Spot pricing fluctuates depending on multiple factors, so shippers often don’t have a lot of control over the spot market rates quoted. Here are 10 ways to make the spot market work for you:   1....

ODW Logistics, a North American third-party logistics provider (3PL) was recognized for the 8th consecutive year as a Top 100 3PL provider by Inbound Logistics for 2022.   Felecia Stratton, Editor, Inbound Logistics shared, “ODW Logistics empowered logistics and supply chain excellence in 2022 with best-in-class solutions that optimize warehousing and transportation operations. ODW Logistics solu...