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The logistics infrastructure your business needs is affordable and readily available through a 3PL. The latest in inventory control, transit systems and warehouse management systems are already in place. Working with a third-party 3PL company will almost always be more cost efficient than handling your own warehousing and distribution needs. A distribution company like Hopkins […]

Many companies need a third party logistics company to facilitate shipments to the United States. A Nevada 3PL company can prove to be invaluable in terms of reducing your overall California business costs. When choosing a fulfillment provider you should consider the following about Nevada: If you are looking for a 3PL company you should […]

At Hopkins Distribution we value our clients, as well as their business vision and fulfillment needs. We strive to ensure accuracy and make it a priority to treat your employees, inventory and warehousing processes as our own. To ensure total customer satisfaction and quality management, all employees of Hopkins Distribution adhere to our quality assurance […]

Hopkins Distribution recently added another well recognized company to their client list. The company is headquartered in Japan and needed a 3pl company that could provide distribution to the western United States for them. While the company would like to remain anonymous we could not help but announce our excitement at having a world-wide industrial […]

There are many reasons companies stay partnered with their distribution company for years at a time.  Some of the reasons include IT connectivity, customer service, sales familiarity and knowledge of your business.  However, if your current 3PL company is not meeting your expectations it may be time to switch. Below are some signs that it […]

Having succeeded with over twenty years of no serious safety issues, Hopkins is confident their safety program works well.  We all live by the standard SAP program that was created many years ago, and here at Hopkins we use the same acronym to simplify our safety methods. Our “SAP” is all about safety, accuracy, production […]

Many companies struggle with whether or not they should use a third partly logistics company for product distribution or if they should continue to distribute goods themselves. At Hopkins Distribution we have seen companies outsource distribution for a number of different reasons. Below are some reasons why companies have decided to move their logistics services […]

Technology plays a crucial role in the 3PL process and should be considered when you’re choosing a third party logistics (3PL) company. At Hopkins Distribution we pride ourselves on being ahead of the curve. We’ve been around long enough to remember the legacy systems 3PL’s used decades ago and have an appreciation for the efficiency […]

When choosing a distribution company it is important to consider the tax climate of the state where your distribution company is located. The Tax Foundation’s 2013 edition of the State Business Tax Climate Index may help you with the decision making process. This index gauges how each states’ tax systems compare. Nevada is one of […]