E-commerce has drastically changed the job market in the past decade. For the first time, warehousing jobs are growing more rapidly than retail jobs. Whenever an industry goes through changes, so do the jobs. We’ve seen e-commerce drive changes in various industries,...
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4 Post-Thanksgiving retail and community events to have major impact
Thanksgiving is a day of the year many people all around the country eagerly anticipate. Good food, good laughs, and in the four days after, good opportunities. While Black Friday is a fairly well-known tradition, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving...
Taking a look at unconventional logistics and what it means for Arkansas and Oklahoma
The technology around us is constantly out-doing itself. We’ve all seen reports about unmanned drones, robots being used in warehouses and even in stores like Walmart, and read about the Amazon delivery drones, but have you heard the idea to use automated big-rigs?...
How companies big and small compete against Amazon
Everyone knows that Amazon is taking over every aspect of the retail business. Not only can Amazon deliver products fast, but they are a global force. So how can companies, both large and small, compete with the wide-ranging e-commerce of Amazon? Looking at the big...
Halloween safety trips for Northwest Arkansas, Tulsa, Little Rock
It’s that time of year and kids all across the nation are preparing for one day, Halloween. A time of year that has not only kids but also people of all ages running around in costumes searching for candy. With that in mind, certain precautions are important to keep...
Meet: Brent Davis
Brent Davis has worked for OTL since June 2017 as an independent contract courier. His route schedule varies from week to week, which means Brent often finds himself having to be flexible. We appreciate that quality in our couriers and drivers! Brent is from Northwest...
How will the UPS rate increases affect your holiday online shopping?
With the holidays fast approaching, and e-commerce becoming a more dominant gift-outlet, there have been some changes in package delivery. Whether you choose them or not, UPS is a popular shipping company for online businesses. But did you know that this year, the...
Meet: Jay Sanderson
Jay Sanderson has worked with On Time Logistics since spring of 2017. He drives one of several regular delivery routes in the Northwest Arkansas area. Jay said he enjoys the set hours OTL provides instead of being on call 24/7. With the set schedule, he’s better able...
Tips to help small business prepare for the 2017 holiday season
It’s that time of year! The time when people are planning their family holiday trips, people start to put together wish lists, and of course, people start frantically trying to find the perfect gift for their friends and family. So how can you and your retail business...
Meet: Melinda Smith
Melinda Smith has worked for On Time Logistics as an office manager in the Little Rock branch since August 1, 2017. She helped us get our new office location open in Little Rock and now manages its daily operations. Though she has not been on the team long, she tells...