Cost Effective Shipping: LTL Carriers Explained
What is LTL? Less than truckload shipping (LTL) is the transportation of relatively small freight. The alternatives to LTL carriers are parcel carriers or full truckload carriers. There are several different perspectives as to what is actually considered LTL. Full truck load carriers can put anywhere from 2 to 6 different businesses’ shipments on ... Read More
July 17, 2017 freight, inventory management, less than truckload, logistics, LTL, shipments, transportationThe Many Variables Affecting Freight Charges
There are a range of factors that can influence the cost of freight transportation. Some of these factors can cause an increase in the cost of shipping rates, which can have a negative affect on your business. Below, we summarize the factors that may influence freight charges, from decreased freight volumes to international affairs and […] ... Read More
June 13, 2017 business management, freight, freight costs, shipments, transportation costsIntroduction to the Unleashed Sales Process
What is a Quote? A Sales Quote enables a potential buyer to see what the costs might be for the product or service that is delivered to them. In Unleashed, you can use Sales Quotes to start this sales process simply by setting up a quote and sending this to a customer for review. Unleashed provides you […] ... Read More
August 26, 2016 inventory tracking, sales invoices, sales orders, shipments, software training