There is a human capital crisis in logistics today. The problem has worsened enough that representatives from over 200 automotive and logistics companies met in… Read More »Are Techno-Brokers the Way of the Future | Part 1
One of the main questions businesses face today is how to know what customers really want. Before the invention of the Kano Model, expert thought… Read More »Discovering | The Kano Model
The wait is over. The aging 1994 NAFTA trade deal is soon to be replaced with the new USMCA. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement took over… Read More »What You Need to Know About the USMCA
“Quality cannot be copied; there is no step-by-step cookbook that applies equally to all company situations and cultures,” say American Society for Quality experts with… Read More »Discovering | The DMAIC Process
Business relationships are often stressful. Logistics is no exception; especially in the way 3PLs and carriers view each other. Both companies have independent interests that… Read More »How to Improve 3PL & Carrier Relationships
Six Sigma training teaches us that “Customers that are satisfied today may not be satisfied tomorrow unless there is process improvement to continually delight the… Read More »Discovering | "5-Why"
Cost, Time, Customer Demands, Competitors, Resources… These are just a few of the many factors that impact a company trying to grow, strengthen or improve upon its core competencies. How can a company overwhelmed by these factors effectively control and optimize its complex supply chain?
A lean supply chain operates with lower levels of waste and aims to be proactive in identifying inefficiencies. Knowing where common inefficiencies…
For any company that ships products, pallets are an essential resource for moving materials safely and efficiently. In the past, deciding what type of pallets… Read More »Wood Pallets vs. Plastic Pallets | Determine Your Needs
This year is an important milestone for ProTrans International – 2018 marks our 25th year as a leader in the logistics industry. To help celebrate this year we are celebrating 25 people who have dedicated years of service to help shape ProTrans into the organization that we know today.