News in the 3PL Category

Cost center, or differentiator? There are many areas of a business that struggle to answer this question. We know that many organizations traditionally consider supply chain an area where money is spent – rather that one that can actually increase the revenue generated. But just like business itself, that attitude is evolving. Many things have Read More…

If you’ve been following along on our blog , you know that we often talk about the 3 pillars of our solution: people, process, and technology . In our last blog, we dove into details on the ” people ” part of the solution. Process is the next critical component, and we often say “process” Read More…

Our 3PL solution , and everything we do here at ALS, is centered on an uncommon blend of people, process, and technology. If you’ve been following along on our blog , you might recall that we consider these areas the 3 pillars that drive the success we’ve experienced over the last two decades. Similar to Read More…

The world today is increasingly digital and connected, feeling smaller than ever and yet more complex in many ways. We talked a little in a previous post about the “Amazon Effect.” The “Amazon Effect” is a driving force for the change in the supply chain and logistics space, and has forever impacted the way consumers Read More…

If you’re not familiar with 3PL (Third Party Logistics), a quick search on Google will educate you with this definition: 3PL is a company’s use of third-party businesses to outsource elements of the company’s distribution and fulfillment services. Some people might say that covers it, but at ALS, we know 3PL is so much more. Read More…

Supply Chain has experienced more changes in the last five years than it has in the previous thirty years combined. Most people attribute this to what’s known as the “Amazon Effect.” The “Amazon Effect” is a driving force for change in the supply chain and logistics space, and has forever changed customer expectations. Shippers and Read More…

What is now Automated Logistics Systems started before the Great Depression as a small motor freight company. Over the next several decades, this modest, family-owned business grew despite challenging economic times and personal setbacks. The organization eventually grew into what it is today – a true end-to-end logistics partner for companies throughout the continent. We Read More…