Top Blog Posts of 2013

02/06/2014 — Matt Nagel

This post concludes our — Top Lists of 2013 ... and what better way to end than by sharing some of our favorite posts from last year! Although we always strive to bring our readers relevant content, designed to inform, educate, and entertain, we went through our previous year of posting and picked some stand-outs.

Below, in order of date, are some of our favorite posts from 2013 for your first reading — or repeat reading — pleasure:

• The 'Golden Rule' for 3PL Customer Service — I stumbled upon an article today written a while back by John Rodeheffer of Inbound Logistics. The article is titled "Does Your 3PL Provide 'Golden Rule' Customer Service?" It caught my eye because PartnerShip, being somewhat of a 3PL ourselves, aspires to provide excellent service to our customer's day in and day out.
• The Future of Membership Dues for Associations — ;Steven Hacker (CAE and former president of IAEE) asks the question: Should the traditional membership-dues model be altered? He cites a few examples of where the National Education Association has lost 100,000 members since 2010; the American Psychological Association has lost 7.6% of its members since 2010; and the American Medical Association now represents only 17% of physicians in the United States.
• The New PartnerShip.com Website is Now Live! — The new PartnerShip.com website offers quick and easy access to company information, services, tools, and resources. Customers or prospective customers can obtain free, no-obligation rate quotes for their LTL freight, tradeshow, or specialized shipments from anywhere on the site.
  
• 4 Ideas to Reduce Shipping Costs — Shipping is an important cost factor for any small business that ships or receives materials or merchandise. It is often possible to reduce these costs with a little planning and effort.
• A 3PL Marketer's Take on — Shipping Your Pants' — K-Mart launched an incredibly popular campaign-gone-viral advertisement encouraging customers to —Ship their Pants.' While I don't feel the commercial is especially creative in terms of content, the low-brow humor is undeniable.
• What You Need to Know About Shipping Internationally — Going global with your business is a great opportunity for growth. Whether you've already taken your business overseas or have just started to dip your toes in the international waters, simplifying your shipping is essential for keeping your business afloat.
• Best practices for shipping your freight - before, during, and after
• Before Shipping Your Freight — As a small business, we know your time is valuable and your resources can be stretched. The good news is that partnering with a 3PL can save you significantly when it comes to money and time spent on shipping for your business
• What to do While Your Freight is in Transit — Your shipment has been picked up … now what? While there isn't much for you to do now that your freight is out the door, there are a few actions you can take to keep an eye on your shipment and speed up the process for next time.
• What to do Once Your Freight has Arrived at its Destination — Your freight shipment has been created, shipped, and tracked. The shipment has now arrived at its destination and you're ready to complete the final steps in the freight shipping process.'
• How Commercial Trucking Changed the World (Guest Blog Post)— The commercial trucking industry revolutionized the transportation of products when it arrived on the scene. Before trucks were used for transport, America's goods were shipped via railroads. However, trucks would soon prove to be faster and more efficient.
• How to Effectively Offer Free Shipping — As a consumer, free shipping is great — who doesn't love free? But as a small business trying to find your place in the wide world of e-commerce, it can be a little intimidating.
• Shipping Best Practices for Online Retailers — Shipping is a very important component of the online sale process and a key part to your ecommerce success.