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At Hopkins, we provide options for our clients using our 3PL services. In order to use third party order processing payment option, UPS requires a valid address be submitted to their systems when we supply a Collect/3rd Party account number for processing. This is UPS’s attempt at validating that a shipper can use a supplied […]
Commercial warehouses help companies store goods in a centralized location so that products can be quickly and efficiently transported to their destinations. Centralized storage reduces the cost of transporting goods to various geographic markets and makes it efficient to process, package and ship orders. Depending on a business’s needs, it can opt for two types […]
At Hopkins Distribution company, we understand the importance of logistics in today’s world of e-commerce and more and more people opting to shop online and have goods delivered to their doorstep. We especially understand the increasing dependence to have goods distributed As quickly and efficiently as possible, especially with complications from the current COVID-19 outbreak […]
December 11, 2020 | Category:
NewsToday, logistics and distribution is a rather complicated and advanced process but it began years ago in a less advanced form. We thought these quick facts and historical background would provide for an interesting read: Logistics refers the movement of products or services to a designated location at an agreed upon time, cost and condition. Ancient […]
Managing supply chains efficiently allows companies to save money and increase productivity. Consumers will receive products faster and facilitates growth. How does one enhance their supply chain to achieve such success? Many companies hire a manager to control their supply chain and third-party companies to put the process into action. Hopkins Distribution Company has been the […]
Starting a small business is a rewarding feat that some can only dream of. Those that put in the time, effort and dedication know that along with the rewards comes many difficulties and “bumps in the road.” Let’s say you have a product that you are ready to bring to market, what’s your next step? […]
Private warehousing can be costly for business owners and there are readily available alternatives such as public warehousing and contract warehousing. Hopkins Distribution Company offers contract and public warehousing at an affordable price and has safe and secure storage for your inventory.
Starting a company is a big decision with many moving parts. Logistics, warehousing and distribution are among these moving parts and can be costly for a start up. A cheaper alternative is to us a third party logistics (3PL) company to make it easier to store inventory and distribute products.
According to a report from Armstrong & Associates, Third Party Logistics are being used by 86% of Fortune 500 companies domestically. What benefits can your company experience from switching to Third Party Logistics (3PL) and what can you expect from Third Party Logistics in the future? The Current State of Third Party Logistics and How […]
Hopkins Distribution Company helps customers of all types store, package and distribute their products to wholesalers and retailers nationwide. Start-up manufacturers of retail products benefit from partnering with distribution companies such as Hopkins, because we are experts in inventory management, order processing and logistics. One tricky element for start-ups to navigate is the overhead associated […]
