waste MORE INFO BLOG - November 18, 2024 Is the impending invasion of e-waste avoidable? Lamps and microwaves, medical devices and routers, laptops and air conditioners; all these and infinitely more fall under one umbrella term, e-waste. E-waste refers to all electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), and their parts, that have been discarded without the intent of re-use. That goes for commercial and household products alike, all falling under one of six categories: cooling/freezing equipment, screens/monitors, lamps, large equipment, small equipment and small IT and telecommunications equipment. Any product under…
ltlsps MORE INFO BLOG - October 21, 2024 Sustainability is a pressing concern in the shipping industry. When it comes to the realm of shipping, an industry synonymous with greenhouse gases, large carbon footprints, and air pollution, any efforts made to increase sustainability are appreciated. In this article we look at the importance of keeping sustainability at the forefront when it comes to Small Package and Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping. In the United States, transportation accounts for 28% of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions and of that, 42% comes from freight shipments. Broken…
saas MORE INFO BLOG - October 7, 2024 How to assess a SaaS platform’s security. More and more, businesses are migrating their operations onto the cloud. Software as a Service (SaaS) is becoming standard across all industries, and for a variety of functions. However, moving any sort of data online comes with the risk of data breach. This is no small fear. In 2023, IBM found the average data breach cost is $4.88 million USD – the highest that number has ever been. So how can your business make…
merchant services MORE INFOMORE INFO BLOG - September 23, 2024 Is tap-to-pay more secure? Tap… and go! The ability to tap-to-pay has been around since 1995, where it was first introduced as a way to pay for public transportation. Over the years, many other adaptations have been born and in recent years, consumers have had the ability to keep their bank cards right at their fingertips. Contactless payment has become the most prevalent method across all consumer industries in recent years- largely due to its convenience factor. Whether it…
uniforms & linens MORE INFO BLOG - September 9, 2024 Addressing Size Inclusivity in Uniforms and Linens Operating your business in a way that supports size inclusivity can be a crucial factor in achieving a positive team culture, attracting prospective employees, and in displaying one of your core values to customers and community members. Not to mention the plus-size industry is set to become a billion-dollar industry in the coming years. Seemingly small details like towels or staff uniforms can be small but effective ways to implement inclusive options into your business. …
compressed gases MORE INFO BLOG - August 26, 2024 How and why do fleets use nitrogen for cooling trucks? For fleets across several industries, nitrogen is a critical resource used in their daily operations. Cylinders of nitrogen are used for temperature control in trucks, ensuring safe transport of sensitive products, such as food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and more. How does this process work and why do fleets use nitrogen compared to alternatives? In this article, we take a look. Fleets use cryogenic cooling. The process through which nitrogen is used to cool trucks is called…
sps MORE INFO BLOG - August 12, 2024 Current challenges faced by small package shipping providers. Businesses relying on shipping vendors may be faced with inconsistent or creeping rates, slow turnaround times, and dissatisfaction from customers regarding deliveries. These challenges can have implications for your business’ revenue and reputation. With approximately 58 million parcels shipping to homes every day in the United States alone, your business is just one part of a larger ecosystem when it comes to shipping and fulfillment. Your shipping provider, likely one of the big players in…