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From Vision to Motion: What I am Focusing on First

From Vision to Motion: What I am Focusing on First

by Philip Dowhan | Jan 7, 2026 | 3PL, Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution

Editor’s Note — October 2026 This article reflects an earlier stage in the development of Make Logistics Happen, when establishing an operator-led warehousing and distribution business was among the opportunities being considered. Today, MLH is focused on...
The Long-Term Vision for MLH Distribution

The Long-Term Vision for MLH Distribution

by Philip Dowhan | Dec 22, 2025 | 3PL, Warehousing and Distribution

Editor’s Note — October 2026 This article reflects an earlier vision for Make Logistics Happen, including the possibility of developing an operator-led warehousing and distribution business. Today, Make Logistics Happen is focused on logistics consulting and...

Why I Believe Burlington & the GTA Needs Another 3PL Solution

by Philip Dowhan | Dec 17, 2025 | 3PL, Warehousing and Distribution

The Greater Toronto Area is one of the most active logistics markets in North America.It is dense, fast-moving, complex and increasingly strained. On paper, it might seem like the GTA is already “overserved” when it comes to third-party logistics providers. In...

The First Three Customers I Want to Serve – And Why They Matter to MLH

by Philip Dowhan | Dec 15, 2025 | 3PL, Warehousing and Distribution

Starting a warehouse and distribution business is not just about buildings, racking and forklifts. It is about who you are building it for. A 3PL becomes successful when it understands its customers better than anyone else, their challenges, their pressure points,...

Choosing the Right Location — What Matters Most

by Philip Dowhan | Dec 9, 2025 | 3PL, Warehousing and Distribution

When you decide to build a warehouse and launch a distribution operation, the very first make-or-break decision is not racking, staffing, or equipment, it is location. The wrong location will raise every cost you have.The right location will reduce them before you...

Peak Season Reality Check: What This Week Reveals About Your Supply Chain

by Philip Dowhan | Nov 27, 2025 | Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing and Distribution

Every year, the week of U.S. Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday delivers the same hard truth:Peak season does not create new problems, it exposes the ones you already had. Whether you operate a warehouse, run transportation, manage 3PLs, or oversee a full...
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