3PL Partnerships: How to Ink the Deal

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What are the secrets to forming and sustaining a great third-party logistics partnership? For those companies that have decided to outsource their logistical needs to a 3PL, how the two companies decide to work together will have a large influence on the overall success of the venture. Here are 10 ways to improve your outsourcing relationship and help maintain that partnership once it gets rolling.

http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/3pl-partnerships-how-to-ink-the-deal/

 

“Smart-trucking” Apps to Provide an All-in-One Solution for Freight Shippers and Carriers

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With the success of mobile application-based ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft in the urban taxi landscape, companies are now on the hunt to develop and promote “smart-trucking” apps to provide an all-in-one solution for freight shippers and carriers. Read here and learn how smart-trucking apps could bring big changes to the trucking industry.

http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/#3b7d98992e42

10 Ways Retailers Can Use Readily Available Data

Customer expectations for shipping are changing faster than ever. While retail giants can afford to spend seemingly endless resources to cater to customers’ evolving preferences, most retailers seem to struggle. Here are 10 ways retailers can use readily available data to optimize distribution channels and grow their businesses.

http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/making-your-distribution-data-work-for-you/

Attention to Packaging Can Elevate Ecommerce Sales

What do you think about custom packaging? Do you use it for your ecommerce business? If you haven’t yet seriously considered the importance of your business’s ecommerce packaging, this article will shed light on how you can make the most of it as a branding tool to create a “wow” customer experience.

http://www.packagingdigest.com/packaging-design/attention-to-packaging-can-elevate-ecommerce-sales-2016-07-15

Real-Time Technologies for your Business

real-time technologiesHave you invested in real-time technologies for your business? As same-day shipping is quickly becoming the new standard, this innovation allows companies to take a closer look into their operations and quickly identify potential issues before they become problems that affect sales. Here are 5 ways real-time information can transform your supply chain.

http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/-how-real-time-info-can-transform-your-supply-chain/

What Millennials Want: Attracting Today’s Generation to Trucking

Did you know the trucking industry could be a perfect fit for millennials? With more than 76 million of them, this generation is made up of those born between 1980 and 2002, and their impact on the workplace is about to felt. So, how can the industry not only attract, but also keep this budding population? For the best chance of success, here are some tips for better connecting to Millennials in the workplace.

http://fleetowner.com/fleet-management/what-millennials-want-attracting-today-s-generation-trucking

Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight- Management Technology

Amazon is on the chase for innovation to help it run its quickly growing transportation system. The online retailer has reached out to several freight-services-technology companies requesting information about their offerings. Read here to learn how this could bring big changes to the e-retailer giant as the company tries to find the most efficient shipping routes and hire fleets of trucks, ships and planes to move sellers’ goods.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-looking-to-license-or-acquire-freight-management-technology-1463585630?mod=djemlogistics

How does circular economy thinking influence your package design and development?

Molding_packaging_from_straw,_k9837-1Whether you agree with the focus or not, it’s become “the next big thing” and is now a standing topic and on the forefront of everyone’s emerging issues radars. If you’re still trying to figure out what this means to consumer packaged goods, here are 5 ways you can design packaging to save on EU fees.

http://www.packagingdigest.com/sustainable-packaging/5-ways-to-design-packaging-to-save-on-eu-fees-2016-04-27

Are you looking to reduce risk and optimize shipping performance?

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Packaging News Digest breaks down the testing process and procedures available to help manufacturers make better decisions for their current and future packaging practices. Check out the three key approaches and services available to safely secure your products in transit.

http://www.packagingdigest.com/optimization/how-to-reduce-risk-and-optimize-shipping-performance-with-packaging-lab-testing-2016-03-28

PAC Strapping Products Inc. Announces New Monthly ENewsletter

PAC STRAPPING PRODUCTS, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW E-NEWSLETTER

Welcome to the first issue of our new monthly e-newsletter! PAC Strapping Products, Inc. hopes you enjoy this new way to keep you informed of exciting company announcements, industry news, products and services available.

COMPANY NEWS

New Website Launch
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In order to better serve your needs, PAC Strapping Products, Inc. is pleased to announce the recent launch of our brand new website. After a few months of hard work and dedication, we are delighted to give our suppliers, customers, and employee’s a better experience with our website.

Our goal is to provide our visitors an easier way to learn about PAC Strapping Products, Inc. We hope you find the new design and features more easily accessible and enjoyable.

New Logo Announcement

We are proud to announce the launch of PAC Strapping Products, Inc. new logo as part of the ongoing evolution of our company’s brand. Although our look and colors have been updated, we’re still offering the same world class products and hometown service to our customers.

PAC is committed to continuously improving our products, service, and delivery to ensure our customer’s receive the best value in our industry. For any questions, suggestions, feedback or comments, please contact us.

Thank you and we look forward to keeping you up-to-date with information about PAC.

Sincerely,
Ed Brownley Jr.
President