ES3’s clean air system installation was recently recognized by Modern Materials Handling. The system, which has reduced dust by 80%, garnered immediate positive feedback from employees and customers alike. ES3 partnered with Zehnder Clean Air Solutions to install 12 new air filtration systems in the warehouse. The 12 systems filter dust, bacteria, and other particles…
A look back at the evolution of logistics is an interesting one. Defined as “the management of materials flow through an organization, from raw materials through to finished goods”, logistics had been relatively unchanged for hundreds of years. Civilizations moved boxes, put products on ships, cars, trucks, trains and planes, and traveled all over the…
Brenda Hambleton, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer at ES3, recently received the Pioneer Award at the Second International Physical Internet Conference in Paris, France. This award is given to an individual in recognition of the groundbreaking support he or she has provided of the Physical Internet initiative. The Physical Internet provides a global framework for…
Large and small manufacturers and retailers are turning to 3PLs to manage warehousing and transportation. This allows manufacturers and retailers to focus on their customers and the things that set them apart from their competitors. Additionally, 3PLs continue to expand service offerings to meet the changing needs presented by omni-channel businesses. U.S. 3PL Market Forecasted…
ES3 has been doing collaborative distribution for twelve years with more than sixty manufacturer and retailer partners. It is not easy to collaborate with competitors but it is necessary to cut expenses, improve sustainability, and increase service. Manufacturers have tried it on their own but without the benefit of a neutral, third-party to handle the…
Predicting and preparing for the future is the hallmark of success. Statisticians have spent entire careers trying to determine optimal production and shipments. Yet perfect forecasts still elude statisticians, and high error rates and incorrect inventory levels are the norm. While no crystal ball has yet emerged, the integration of real time demand data is…
