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Going Green the SmartWay
As a non-asset-based 3PL we don’t own trucks, we hire them. So it’s a little tricky explaining how we are working to reduce transportation-related emissions. Enter the SmartWay Transport Partnership. It is the EPA’s collaboration initiative that enables the freight … Continue reading
We did it again – Best 3PL
No matter how old I get, winning never gets old. Last week I traveled to Atlanta for eyefortransport’s 8th Annual 3PL Summit and learned LMS had been named a “Best 3PL” for the fourth consecutive year. Yes, that’s four in … Continue reading
A Light at the Beginning of the Supply Chain Tunnel
Everyone loves a success story. I do too, especially when it involves one of our clients. Just a few blogs ago I talked about the importance of effective inbound freight management. Streamlining your inbound operations can lead to many benefits … Continue reading
Reinventing freight payment
It’s always exciting to launch a new product. It’s one of the many perks that come with being part of a growing company – we get to invent stuff. This week LMS launched a new freight audit and payment service … Continue reading
Dreaming of a Green New Year
While many people are dreaming of a white Christmas, LMS is eyeing a green new year. Yes, we’re expecting another year of fiscal growth, but that’s not the kind of green we’re talking about. We’re talking about going green…getting lean … Continue reading