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Eco-friendly Distribution Company Our customer service department works daily with you in mind. At Hopkins, we value our clients, as well as their vision and needs. We strive to ensure accuracy and make it a priority to treat our client’s employees, inventory and processes as our own. Warehouses are the center of the transportation and 3PL logistics […]
Third-party logistics (3PL, or TPL) providers, like Hopkins Distribution, specialize in integrated operation, warehousing, and transportation services that are scaled and customized to our customers’ needs based on market conditions, consumer demands, delivery service requirements specific for their products and materials, and more. (See our Law of Agency article.) 3PL goes quite a bit further than just logistics, though, our services integrate […]
This holiday is moving quite a bit a faster than it has in past years and it’s due in major part to the growing consumer spending pool these past few months. With unique technology, the growing popularity of online shopping and social media pushing products and DIY projects for the celebratory season, it has never been […]
“27 percent of U.S. customers would rather get a root canal than have personal holiday shipments come late, according to a DHL holiday customer survey that reveals on-time shipments are a high priority (Inbound Logistics).” 45 percent of respondentsreported thatthey expect an increase in e-commerce sales of at least 10 % during the holiday season. While 47% of respondents feel fulfilling shipment orders […]
October 19, 2017 | Category:
NewsFedEx Dimensional Weight (Dim Weight) Dim weight is a billing technique that considers the volume of a package, in addition to the actual weight. Ground and Home Delivery Effective January 5, 2015, FedEx Ground will apply dimensional weight pricing to all shipments. Currently, FedEx Ground applies dimensional weight pricing only to packages measuring 3 cubic feet […]
As a small or large business owner, your main objective is to grow your company and increase revenue, right? Well, at what point do you instill the services of a distribution company? There’s a few questions that you should ask yourself before choosing a distribution company on the West Coast: Cost What’s your budget? We […]
May 24, 2017 | Category:
BlogNorthern Nevada is quickly changing its image from gaming to gadget and the Biggest Little City’s economy couldn’t be readier for it. While many companies have taken advantage of Nevada’s sweet tax incentives, the influx of jobs from many popular tech companies is slowly pushing our gaming community out and bringing a new generation of […]
As the leading West Coast Distribution company in Reno, we are proud to be the reason that you have a strong West Coast presence. The Hopkins advantage starts with building a strong and successful relationship with you – we are truly our customer’s employees. Hopkins Distribution acts on behalf of our customers in everyday decision […]
As committed warehouseman, dedicated to improving our client’s performance and profitability through their distribution needs, Hopkins Distribution has created value for its customers by providing warehouse solutions for a variety of different clients and situations. As the oldest incorporated 3PL in Northern Nevada, we provide unprecedented operational and technological adaptability no matter what our customers’ […]
February 23, 2017 | Category:
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NewsThere are three different types of warehouses you must consider before choosing a West Coast distribution company: Private warehouses: These warehouses are company owned and operated. Public Warehouses: Public warehouses are owned and operated by a third party and allow companies to store all of their products under one roof. Public warehouses allow multiple […]
