A Look Back at 2023 – and Forward to 2024 – in the Logistics and Delivery Industry
There’s no question that 2023 was a year of unpredictable business challenges on a global scale. Despite a strong US economy, there has been a widely publicized freight recession due to reduced demand, high interest rates, and consumer uncertainty. Marty Freeman, president and CEO of LTL carrier Old Dominion Freight Line, recalls conversations with his team […]
Managing Inventory and Warehousing for Efficient Product Shipping
Optimizing inventory, warehouse, and shipping processes can reduce order fulfillment time, improve customer satisfaction, and reduce costs. Here are some key practices to consider: Inventory and Warehouse Management Physical Layout Organizing warehouse space in a logical and systematic manner saves time by making the flow of work more logical and efficient. Specific areas should be […]
Sustainability: An Action Plan for Logistics
Sustainability has become a hot topic over the last few years. Many experts note that our industry – logistics – contributes 7% to global greenhouse gas emissions. While concern over the environment and sustainability are important societal issues, many supply chain players have been slow to act – particularly mid to small sized companies. Sustainability means different things depending on context. In its broadest sense, sustainability is “the ability to be maintained at a certain level or rate.” Certainly, a […]
Drive by Pace Mobile App Launches
Today, Pace launches Drive by Pace, its long-awaited mobile app for drivers. Drive by Pace is a mobile solution that offers all drivers who support Pace’s customers (including employees, owner-operators, and freight agents) real-time access to: Pay Performance New driving opportunities Roadside assistance Reports, and Company news Drive by Pace offers drivers a direct line […]
Voice Search Elevates Online Shopping
As we head into 2021, the transition from shopping offline to shopping online will continue to affect traditional retailers, and voice search will play a key role in that trend as it elevates online shopping. Learning how to please the 2021 consumer by creating a seamless and pleasurable customer experience is critical to long-term success. […]
Smart Warehouses: Where People + Technology = Success
Disruptors like today’s coronavirus pandemic abruptly cause major change in many sectors of society. In many cases, these changes remain permanent. Disruptors cause trends to be sidetracked, stopped, or even accelerated. COVID-19 and Digitalization: One trend that COVID-19 is accelerating is the adoption of smart technology by the global supply chain. Smart technology in the […]
Welcome to Braking News!
We know it’s you – our carriers on the road – who keep our business rolling. We are launching a blog and e-newsletter especially for you – the teams of independent contractors and freight agents who make up the Pace Logistics Carrier Network. We are excited to have you join us as we explore topics that matter—such […]
Pace’s Director of IT, Shane Hill, Named an Honoree in Birmingham Business Journal’s 2019 Veterans of Influence Awards
Pace’s Director of Information Technology, Shane Hill, was named as an Honoree at the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2019 Veterans of Influence Awards. This special feature in the BBJ recognizes military veterans across the Birmingham area who have distinguished themselves in the local business world. Selections are made by an advisory committee who considers the honorees’ […]