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Differentiating Logistics from Supply Chain Management

September 26, 2023//Buchanan Logistics

Supply chain and logistics management play a crucial role in today’s fast-paced business environment, driving productivity, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction to new levels. While the distinction between supply chains and logistics may seem blurry, they serve distinct purposes: supply chains cover the entire journey, while logistics focus on the movement and storage of goods within the supply chain...

20 Safety Tips for New and Seasoned Truck Drivers to Remember

September 25, 2023//Buchanan Hauling

In this guide, we explore truck driver safety tips that encompass every facet of your journey—starting from pre-trip preparations and spanning through on-road navigation, arrival procedures, and concluding with post-trip inspections. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the industry, these reminders hold immense value in ensuring your safety and the safety of others on the road. Prioritize safety on the road, valuing your life and the lives of others above all else.

6 Key Factors that Link Employee and Company Engagement to Success

September 21, 2023//David McConnehey

While a company may achieve a certain level of success without employee engagement, there is an untapped possibility for even greater success with engaged employees. Similarly, without the commitment and involvement of the company, employees will not reach their full potential.

Overcoming Sedentary Challenges in Trucking: A Personal Journey

September 13, 2023//Carly Crays

Across the trucking industry, there is one terrible little challenge we all must come to terms with: we are sedentary. Be it in a truck or in an office, we are an industry of people who are not always able to be as up and active as we would like. And with that sitting comes challenges you wouldn’t even think about until it affected you. On a personal level ...

Decoding Logistics Providers: Unveiling the Differences Between 1PL, 2PL, 3PL, 4PL, 5PL and 6PL

September 2, 2023//Buchanan Logistics

Understanding the range of logistics providers and their differences is crucial for selecting the best fit for your business operations. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for flexible and responsive logistics in the face of supply and demand fluctuations. As a result, e-commerce businesses have started outsourcing inventory management and order fulfillment to external logistics providers in order to manage risks and navigate complexities ...