BY OTL Blog Apr 14, 2020 Logistics, Small Business

What to look for in a final mile logistics provider

Choosing a final mile logistics provider for your business can be tricky and may require some research but is worth the time you put into it. The company you hire to outsource your deliveries to must be reliable and able to meet all your logistics needs. It is important to find a provider that takes […]

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BY OTL Blog Mar 11, 2020 Logistics, OTL Blog, Small Business

Faster delivery costing logistics companies

As the drive to offer even faster delivery escalates, companies of all sizes within the logistics company are seeing rising costs and other associated effects. Let’s take a look at some of those costs and what that could mean for the consumer. Insurance Transportation industry insurance is on the rise and we would not […]

BY OTL Blog Feb 26, 2020 Logistics, OTL Blog, Small Business

2020 trend: More small business doing same-day delivery

In our last blog of 2019, we gave some trends we predicted to see in 2020. We are going to take each of those trends and expound on them in the coming weeks and months. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about how the rapid growth of e-commerce is changing human resources in the […]

BY OTL Blog Oct 16, 2019 Logistics, OTL Blog, Small Business

Rising insurance rates affecting delivery rates

Like any business or industry, the logistics and transportation industries must always be aware of the costs associated with business and adjust their rates and policies accordingly. In the last two years or so, insurance has been a major cost concern as its risen exponentially, even doubling in many cases. This forces logistics companies to […]

BY OTL Blog Sep 30, 2019 OTL Blog, Small Business

How to prepare for the 2019 holiday shopping season

The official first day of Fall has come and gone, and it is time for retailers and consumers alike to start thinking about the holiday shopping season. Christmas lists are emerging, and people are ready to begin their holiday gift shopping. Retailers must start planning months in advance, so they are prepared when the craziness […]

BY OTL Blog Jul 8, 2019 Logistics, OTL Blog, Small Business

Making the most of Amazon Prime Day

It will be like Christmas (and Black Friday) in July for Amazon Prime members as the online retail giant hosts its fifth-annual Amazon Prime Day July 15 and 16. You read that right; Amazon is now making it a two-day event. Last year, Amazon reported that their 2018 was its “biggest day in history” when […]

BY OTL Blog Feb 19, 2019 Logistics, OTL Blog, Small Business

Tips for small businesses wanting to add delivery to their store

The retail world is in an ever-evolving game of everyone trying to keep up with growing demands from customers. With giants like Amazon and Walmart in a race to always provide that next level of service, the competition to remain the fastest and easiest retailer is hotter than ever. Where does this leave the smaller […]

BY OTL Blog Oct 8, 2018 OTL Blog, Small Business

Is your small business prepared for the 2018 holiday season?

It is officially Fall, and that means the holidays are just around the corner! Thus, beginning the start of Christmas wish lists, holiday planning, and people going into a shopping frenzy trying to find the right gift for their mother, friend, or significant other. Has your business started preparations for the 2018 holiday season? According […]

BY OTL Blog Sep 5, 2018 Little Rock, Logistics, Northwest Arkansas, OTL Blog, Small Business, Tulsa

Out of Stocks affecting retail on and offline

We’ve all been there; we’re in a store or shopping online and the item we want is not available. “Out of Stock” is not something any shopper wants to see because it forces us to either choose an alternative that in our eyes is potentially inferior because it’s not what we wanted in the first […]

BY OTL Blog Jul 23, 2018 Logistics, Northwest Arkansas, OTL Blog, Small Business

Is Amazon really hurting small business?

We’ve been hearing talk for years about how Amazon is hurting small business as the online retail giant continues to grow. It now seems you can get just about anything on Amazon.com, including some prescription medications. The question becomes, however, is it all as big of a deal as people think? We’ve written before about […]

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