Posts by Ashley Hawkins
Ashley Hawkins has over 5 years of experience in applied mathematics, previously working as an editor and copywriter in engineering and tech. She now works as a Content Marketing Specialist at 3PL Central where she writes content on industry trends and best practices. With experience in research and consulting on software workflows, Ashley is passionate about the future of technology and logistics.
What Is the IoT (Internet of Things)?
Jun 23, 2022 9:00:00 AMImagine: You just got home from a (very) long day at work and feeling exhausted to the point that searching for your key...
Does Micro-Fulfillment Live Up to the Hype?
Jun 16, 2022 9:00:00 AMWe have said it before, and we will say it again: commerce is changing. Fueled by the pandemic, ecommerce growth has sky...
Environmentally Sustainable Ecommerce Fulfillment
Jun 1, 2022 9:00:00 AMOmnichannel fulfillment is one of the biggest trends in logistics this year, largely fueled by the massive growth of eco...
Middle-Mile Shipping Update
May 12, 2022 9:00:00 AMWe recently discussed the innovations in last-mile delivery, but the final mile is just a tiny part of the shipping stra...
Localization of the Supply Chain
May 5, 2022 9:00:00 AMThe continued supply chain disruptions are nothing new, but major shutdowns in China are giving a sense of déjà vu of th...
Causes and Effects of Inflation on the Supply Chain
Apr 28, 2022 9:00:00 AMInflation and soaring prices have dominated the news cycle since the beginning of the year—and with good reason. In Dece...
Automation: What Does It Really Mean?
Apr 21, 2022 9:00:00 AMAs of 2021, fewer than 20 percent of warehouses are using automation in their daily operations even though automation co...
Ecommerce vs. Omnichannel: What’s the Difference?
Apr 14, 2022 9:00:00 AMWe have written a lot of blogs recently talking about the rise of ecommerce and omnichannel fulfillment, and much of the...
Top 3 Reasons to Switch to a Cloud WMS
Apr 5, 2022 9:00:00 AMWarehouse management system (WMS) software is the most utilized software by third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses at 84...
The Evolution of Last-Mile Delivery in Logistics
Mar 31, 2022 9:00:00 AMAs the meteoric rise of ecommerce affects the supply chain, it, too, challenges last-mile delivery. According to Brie Ca...