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Part 3: Dream Team! Getting the most from your 3PL partner
In last week’s installment of our Dream Team series, we heard from Chris Bahr, VP of Brokerage Operations at TA Services. He shared insights on full-service 3PL providers and what’s next for the transportation industry. This week, we’re introducing you to Brady Thames, our VP of Marketing & Sales for a look into the benefits…
Read MorePart 2: Dream Team! Your Guide to Full-Service 3PL Providers & the Transportation Industry
We’re kicking off our series on the TA Services Dream Team with an introduction to Chris Bahr, VP of Brokerage Operations at TA Services. Chris has been involved with the logistics industry for more than 15 years, holding roles at Coyote Logistics, Access America Transport, and Transfreight before joining the team at TA Services. And…
Read MorePart 1: Meet the TA Services Dream Team!
A 7-Part Series for a Look at TA’s Leadership Dream Team Organizations of all kinds invest in effective leadership as a core component necessary for success. When leaders talk about direction and management, they look for strong leadership, and they rely on it for their strategy and planning. But why is effective leadership important? In…
Read MoreUsing a 3PL to Mitigate Shipping Disruptions
David Branson, Vice President of Managed Transportation Operations at TA Services, explains benefits of 3PL services available to mitigate shipping disruptions – Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Retaining the Current Workforce, Increased Supply Chain Visibility. Visit Multichannel Merchant for the full article. Consumer purchasing power is only a click away, bringing significant pressure on ecommerce sellers to quickly…
Read More3 Common Myths of Temperature Controlled Freight
Chris Bahr, Vice President of Brokerage Operations at TA Services, provides a temperature controlled freight checklist. Visit Food Chain Magazine for the full article. When is the last time you considered the daily convenience of fridges and freezers? This modern appliance helps produce stay cold indefinitely which dramatically increases shelf life and reduces spoilage. Even…
Read MoreQ&A with TA Services’ Pro to Know Andrew Welling, Director of Cross-Border Logistics Services
Five Questions and Answers from the Pro Himself! Congratulations to TA Services’ Andrew Welling, Director of Cross-Border Services, on being named to the Supply and Demand Chain Executive’s 2022 Pros to Know list! We wanted to get to know the “Pro” himself, so we followed up with Andrew in a quick Q&A to learn just…
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between traceability and transparency in the supply chain?
Inbound Logistics asks this question in their FEBRUARY 2022 edition of Good Question. Our very own Mitchell Houston, CI Engineer with TA Services, responded to this question and was featured in Inbound Logistics‘ article saying, “Traceability is showing your customer where their freight is. Transparency is showing them how it got there.” Read the full…
Read More4 Steps to Maximize Warehouse Design
Building Up or Building Out? By Mitchell Houston, TA Services Continuous Improvement Engineer in collaboration with Aron Scalissi, TA Services Director of Warehouse Operations Warehouse design is a critical step in setting the table for successful warehouse operations over the long term. Whether it be the layout of a singular work cell inside the warehouse…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between FTL and LTL Logistics?
Changing needs in the logistics space generates new questions for shippers, like whether they should use LTL or FTL freight services. Reo Hatfield, VP of business development at TA Services, contributed comments to a Food Logistics article discussing FTL vs LTL. Read the full article here…. https://www.foodlogistics.com/transportation/3pl-4pl/article/22105806/whats-the-difference-between-ftl-and-ltl-logistics
Read MoreKey takeaways: Everything you need to know about specialty freight
In this series, we’ve walked you through the multiple specialty shipping options TA Services provides and how we bring custom shipping solutions to business owners throughout North America. Navigating the vast world of specialty freight options can be a complex web since there are no “one size fits all” solutions in transportation management. From oversized…
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