In logistics, the ability to get products from point A to point B efficiently is always the goal but in 2021, agility will become even more important. This trend is one of our 2021 logistics predictions that we are discussing in more detail throughout the year. With...
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Digital supply chains accelerating because of COVID-19
It’s no secret that the global effects of COVID-19 have rocked industries for the last year and the supply chain is one of the most drastically affected industries to date. While many have tried to digitize the supply chain in recent years, many so-called “links” in...
How interior decorators and designers can benefit from crossdocking services
Whether you’re planning the furnishings and design of a new corporate building or a new home, you are likely to use freight ordering and delivery services of some sort throughout the process. Or, perhaps, you’re the owner of an office building or new subdivision who...
Meet: Torrance Williams
We have routes to various parts of Northwest Arkansas from our main headquarters in Springdale and we always appreciate having dependable drivers to reach all parts of our region! Torrance Williams joined our team in November 2020 as a driver for the Siloam Springs...
2021 Trend: Growth in AI
When you watch movies about Artificial Intelligence (AI), you likely see a lot of robots and not a lot of humans. It’s a little cold, but efficient. While we foresee AI use increasing in the logistics, supply chain, and transportation industries, we don’t see a room...
Reverse logistics ramps up along with e-commerce
It’s no secret that e-commerce has skyrocketed during the pandemic and the recent holiday season but something not many are talking about is how reverse logistics are also burgeoning, creating both headaches and opportunities for online retailers. Reverse logistics is...
Meet: Chris Lighthall
When Chris Lighthall started working for On Time Logistics in early January 2020, little did any of us realize how the pandemic would change the world in just a few short months. Chris has continued to step up to the proverbial plate as our Residential Delivery...
A 2020 Holiday review (and lessons learned)
For most, the Christmas decorations are down, and the new year is in full swing. The retail industry is finally getting an overview of how well the 2020 holiday shopping season went and is examining lessons learned. Initially, experts forecasted much lower sales for...
What’s in store for logistics in 2021?
As you may have read recently, we shared a summary of how our predictions for 2020 shaped up. Today, we want to talk about what we believe will happen throughout various aspects of our industry in 2021. So much can change these predictions—from the pandemic to the new...
How trend predictions fared in 2020
As soon as you read that headline, did you chuckle a bit? That’s OK, what we all thought would happen in January compared to what actually transpired could not have been predicted. When COVID-19 first started showing up in the United States, it was a few cases here...