Food warehousing companies require several certifications to operate. State and local certifications vary, while federal certifications offer a universal standard. Taken together, these certifications help ensure satisfactory food safety standards throughout the supply chain. While every warehouse logistics company has…
Third Party Logistics (3PL) keeps America’s economy rolling. Food warehousing may well be the most important 3PL service. Operating a successful warehouse in the food logistics industry takes significant experience, expertise and effort. Along with numerous legal and regulatory requirements,…
When most people think of e-commerce, they think of Amazon. Amazon has dominated the online marketplace for years now and, for the most part, provided good infrastructure for smaller merchants looking to make virtual sales. Amazon’s fulfillment platform, Fulfillment by…
Steve Banker at ARC Advisory Group had an article published in Forbes regarding the importance of supply chain management talent. At Prism Logistics, we have always placed a high priority in our employees, both in the warehouse and in the…
We often use the words “price” and “cost” interchangeably. It’s understandable. They’re similar enough that, in most cases, doing so doesn’t matter. When it’s your bottom line at stake, though, you must understand the difference between the two. Upfront Prices…
Ecommerce and the global economy allow businesses to expand into new markets never before thought accessible. Keeping up with supply chain logistics becomes an entire job by itself, and before you know it, your attention spreads way too thin. Instead…
Warehouse logistics is a profession that requires specific knowledge and extensive experience to do well. Running a warehouse involves more than just overcoming the challenges of daily operations. Every process presents its own risks. It is the experienced facilities managers…
We’re excited to announce the promotion of Arely Velazquez to the position of Facility Manager at our Perlman Road warehouse in Stockton, CA. Arely grew up in Colima, Mexico where she attended the Universidad de Colima. She received her degree…
SupplyChainBrain Senior Editor, Robert J. Bowman sat down for a conversation with Jere Van Puffelen, Founder & President of Prism Logistics and PDC Logistics, former Chairman of the International Warehousing and Logistics Association (IWLA) and Founder of the Distribution Centers…
