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July 20, 2012Note: This blog post is a summary of an article from DCVelocity.com. With unemployment rates at their highest levels in decades, we do need jobs. We need them badly. But if we hope to drive economic growth, we also have … Continue reading
Supply Chain Management Growth Areas
July 14, 2012After sustaining a strong blow from the recession, the supply chain management industry is now poised for sustained growth. According to a recent article on Inc.com, the industry is already on the rebound. In 2011, revenue hit $141.2 billion, a … Continue reading
An Intro to Shipping: Using Smarter, More Efficient Logistics
June 27, 2012The United States has the largest freight transportation system in the world. Viewed objectively, the statistic are staggering: four million miles of public roads…140,000 miles of railroad tracks operated by freight carriers…25,000 miles of navigable waterways…9,800 coastal and inland waterway … Continue reading
ISM Reports Manufacturing Remains in Growth Mode in May
June 2, 2012Manufacturing continues to provide consistent growth at a time when a majority of economic indicators remain skittish. That was made clear in the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) May Manufacturing Report on Business which was released June 1. For the … Continue reading
Eight Warehouse Outsourcing Benefits For Your In-house Operations
May 21, 2012The decision to outsource the labor and management of your in-house warehouse to a third-party logistics company is a difficult but critical decision in today’s economy. For companies managing their own warehousing operations the unseen costs that emerge are frequently the … Continue reading
Up Close: FLS President Darrell McNeill
April 9, 2012Last week closed out on an exciting note with Facility Logistic Services‘ President, Darrell McNeill being featured in the “Up Close” section of The Triad Business Journal. We encourage you to take a moment and enjoy. Not only does the … Continue reading
Steve MaClellan: Ten Years With FLS
April 5, 2012April 1, 2012 was a day of recognition here at Facility Logistic Services. It marked the 10-year employment anniversary with FLS for Hendersonville associate, Steve MaClellan. We want to thank Steve for his devotion to FLS and to our customers. … Continue reading
Back to The Start
April 4, 2012If you have been on YouTube lately you may have seen a rather unusual commercial from Chipotle. The 2-minute spot is the 18-year-old company’s first national ad ever, airing for the first time during the Grammy Awards. During the spot, a … Continue reading
Reducing Warehousing Costs: Relocate or Outsource?
January 26, 2012In today’s economy, companies are continually faced with how to reduce operating costs without compromising their products, supply chain and bottom line. Already, many have addressed warehousing opportunities. However, increasing transportation costs and a weak economy have executives now considering … Continue reading
FLS Celebrates Associates with HEART
January 26, 2012When cutbacks, reductions and more have become the norm for some companies in the news, FLS has realized that it’s in such times that we need to truly support all team members, particularly in meaningful ways that celebrate fellow associates … Continue reading
