Thinking Green Shipping Solutions? Think C.L. Services. For 25 years, C.L. Services has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to corporate responsibility. We firmly believe in building a greener future, and as an EPA Certified SmartWay® Carrier, C.L. Services represents the top 4% of carriers in the United States that are willing to go the extra mile to ensure this becomes a reality. This designation certifies that C.L. Services measures, benchmarks, and tracks our efforts to increase efficiency and fuel economy to create a greener road&nbs ..read more

6 Benefits of Effective Logistics Management At the root of every business lies logistics, regardless of what industry you find yourself in. Given that the movement or transportation of goods is what drives cash flow, it stands to reason that facilitating that transportation—logistics management—is a core business focus, need, and concern. Indeed, logistics management impacts a company’s bottom line for better or worse. It’s crucial not to leave that impact to chance.  The following are six major benefits of effective logistics management.  &n ..read more

The Logistics of Thanksgiving Since Thanksgiving originated and was celebrated in 1621 amongst the Pilgrims and Native Americans, turkey has been synonymous with the holiday. Turkey has been the iconic centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner for over 150 years, when President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a National Holiday.   The U.S. National Turkey Federation states that more than 88% of Americans will “gobble gobble” turkey on Thanksgiving Day. The number of turkeys consumed on Thanksgiving ..read more

Employee Spotlight: Luke Singer C.L. Services’ Employee Spotlight series seeks to highlight our incredible employees, offering an inside look into our company culture and the talented individuals who work here. This time, we’re chatting with Luke Singer, New Business Development rep in our Denver Branch. Luke graduated with his Bachelor’s degree from Miami University and came to C.L. Services with an abundance of sales experience. Since joining the team in April earlier this year, Luke has been instrumental in the growth of the Denver Branch of C.L. Services, and the and has quickly become a ..read more

Logistics vs Supply Chain Management  The terms “logistics” and “supply chain” have endured a “tomato, tom-ah-to” situation, in which they are all too often used interchangeably. Believe it or not, these two words actually posess a few notable distinctions.   First things first, logistics deals with the movement of goods from a single company’s perspective, meaning the movement of materials and goods one company receives and manages internally, as well as the external transportation of the goods to the customer.   On the other hand, a supply c ..read more

Halloween Shipments Could Hit Spooky New High The spookiest night of the year is just around the corner! The end of October is a prime time not only for witches, ghosts and pumpkins, but also for retailers. Over the last few months, shippers have been preparing and shipping costumes, decorations, and of course, lots of treats. Halloween shipping plays an enormous role in the retail industry and is expected to be an even larger contributor this year.  As usual, the end-goal of the shippers around the country is to deliver goods on-time, undamag ..read more

7 Reasons Shippers Should Work with a 3PL  There are numerous benefits of outsourcing your supply chain and logistics management to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Many of these benefits are centered around a 3PL’s inherent ability to provide shippers with cost savings, greater levels of efficiency, and seamless communication throughout the logistics process.  Let’s explore some of the reasons why third-party logistics providers are able to drive significant improvements in these areas.    1. Learn to Leverage a 3PL Provider’s Carrier Network Because 3PL provider ..read more

Roses are Red, C.L. Services is Blue Roses are a Valentine’s Day staple, but not everyone knows what those beautiful flowers endure before meeting their enamored recipient. The roses that wind up on office desks and coffee tables across the U.S. likely didn’t come from a local flower shop down the road. These beautiful buds most likely have traveled thousands of miles, through various regions, borders, and temperature zones to reach their destination. If you’re wondering where most Valentine’s Day flowers come from, look toward warmer climate countries, such as Colombia, Mexico and Ecuador. E ..read more

What Is Cross–Docking? When it comes to supply chains, speed and productivity are king. To achieve a competitive advantage in a crowded marketspace, many companies turn to cross-docking. When appropriately implemented, cross-docking can improve efficiency and handling times, saving companies time and money in the process.   So what is cross-docking?   Cross-docking is a logistics procedure which helps keeps supply chains moving in a productive and effective manner. During the process, products are directly distributed from a supplier or manufacturing plant to an outbound carrie ..read more

Thinking Green Shipping Solutions? Think C.L. Services. For 25 years, C.L. Services has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to corporate responsibility. We firmly believe in building a greener future, and as an EPA Certified SmartWay® Carrier, C.L. Services represents the top 4% of carriers in the United States that are willing to go the extra mile to ensure this becomes a reality. This designation certifies that C.L. Services measures, benchmarks, and tracks our efforts to increase efficiency and fuel economy to create a greener road&nbs ..read more