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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...

Warehousing’s Biggest Challenge: Labour

by Philip Dowhan | Nov 3, 2025 | Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution

Warehousing has always been the backbone of supply chains. But today, leaders across industries face a common challenge: labour. Rising costs, difficulty hiring, and high turnover are straining operations and making it harder than ever to run efficient, resilient...

Inventory: A Guessing Game You Can’t Afford to Play

by Philip Dowhan | Oct 28, 2025 | Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution

Ask any supply chain leader how confident they are in their inventory numbers, and you will often hear the same response: “It depends.” That uncertainty comes at a cost. Inventory problems are some of the most common and expensive challenges in logistics. Whether it...

Sustainability in Logistics: More Than Just Greenwashing

by Philip Dowhan | Oct 22, 2025 | Dedicated Contract Carriage, Warehousing and Distribution

Sustainability has become one of the most talked about topics in supply chain management. Customers, regulators, and investors are all asking the same question: What are you doing to reduce your environmental footprint? For many companies, the temptation is to respond...

Technology Without Strategy: Why Tools Alone Won’t Fix Your Supply Chain

by Philip Dowhan | Oct 20, 2025 | Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution

In logistics, there is no shortage of technology promising to solve every challenge. From Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to Transportation Management Systems (TMS), automation, and even AI-powered solutions, companies are constantly being pitched the “next big...
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