We all know things were different before COVID-19. Our lives, our businesses, and even the economy were disrupted by the pandemic, and it made us adapt to what many call a “new reality”. This new reality means that globally, businesses need to navigate disruptions in the supply chain and labor shortages. The best way -and maybe the only way- to approach these issues is to start in-house, making sure our processes are as efficient as they can be. The supply of labor is at an all-time low and so it’s important now more than ever, for warehouses to automate their operations. But to understand how ..read more

Shipping and delivery expectations are higher than ever, resulting in busier warehouses, bottlenecked docks, and increased pressure on warehouse workers. Luckily, automated warehouse technology like Dimensioners are becoming increasingly popular and can save time and increase throughput, productivity and accuracy. Purchasing dimensioning equipment can be a confusing process, and it’s best to consider all your options and unique needs before making a final decision. Our team has installed Dimensioners around the world and created custom solutions for businesses of all sizes, so we’ve answered m ..read more

You have the latest pallet wrapping equipment. You take great care to correctly package your freight, wrap it, and prepare it for shipment. You’ve even purchased the right size of pallets to avoid needless shipping charges due to unused space. Then what happens? The dreaded reclassification from the carrier.      What happened? Your shipment began its journey neat and tidy at your plant. Soon, it was picked up by the carrier, forklifted to a dimensioner, and after being jostled around, it looks larger than when it left your warehouse.   Carrier docks are busy places. Work ..read more

Your warehouse is busy: From speeding forklifts to shrink-wrapping pallets and the nonstop flow of ticketing systems, it’s hard to know where you can save time and prevent bottlenecks. The pandemic has created an increased reliance on e-commerce fulfillments and has made fast shipping for online orders not only necessary but very much expected in the minds of consumers. Many warehouses have started to rely heavily on the benefits of new technology to meet this need. From updated floor plans and robots to integrated warehouse management systems, warehouse operators are constantly on the lookout ..read more

In short, no. FreightSnap Dimensioners are utilized widely across the United States, Canada, and growing worldwide. A FreightSnap Pallet Dimensioner is indeed one of the most affordable options for measuring palletized freight of any size and height, but it is also recognized as the best value in the Dimensioner marketplace. As a result, companies of any size who look to optimize their investments will always look at value versus price.   There are two types of customers who utilize FreightSnap Dimensioners. Those companies that haul freight and charge for that service. Those would be LTL ..read more

In this video, we answer some of FreightSnap’s most frequently asked questions. We also go into further detail on some unique services and capabilities FreightSnap offers to improve your dimensioning process.   Want more videos like this? Subscribe to our Newsletter The post FreightSnap FAQ appeared first on FreightSnap ..read more

Total Transportation & Distribution, Inc. began in 1989 to provide Southern California with premier integrated transportation and distribution solutions. Total is a provider of both TL (truckload) and LTL (less than truckload) freight services. They lead the industry on the same day and next day delivery with efficiency and reliability. Total’s warehouse and fulfillment center can store and take computerized inventory of clients’ products. They offer real-time information systems so that clients can access inventory and shipment tracking information online. It was no wonder that Total Tran ..read more

Clear Lane Freight Systems was founded in 2012 by LTL (less than a truckload) industry veterans Tom Nagel and Ingi Torfason. The goal was to fill a need for economical long-haul LTL service. Ingi and Tom have the unique experience of having worked in both operations, quality, and sales management for major carriers for decades. Their insight into the industry, skills learned, and relationships built during their careers laid the foundation for Clear Lane. The LTL industry has evolved rapidly since being deregulated in 1980.  Clear Lane is ushering in new ways of providing LTL services. Wh ..read more

FreightSnap is dedicated to helping our customers improve their shipping process in every way that we can. From finding the right dimensioner for your process to finding the perfect place in your warehouse to install it, even integrating it with your existing software and devices. At FreightSnap we understand for a device to add to productivity, it not only needs to be faster than a manual process but also seamlessly fit within the process. What good is a fast device like a dimensioner, if it costs you more time to operate. While Dimensioners are an important task, some companies need the abi ..read more

Liquidity Solutions is a global company that provides surplus management services to its clients. They refer to themselves as “Reverse Logistics”, because they help companies by providing a cash market for surplus inventories. One of the most substantial challenges for the company was handling a massive inflow of inventories. There were many steps to the process. As the pallets of mixed commodity freight arrive, it’s mandatory that the company document the contents of the pallets, the condition of the freight, and the weight and actual dimensions as shipped. In the beginning, a manual process ..read more