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2015 THIRD PARTY LOGISTICS STUDY: The State of Logistics Outsourcing

In the 2015 19th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, survey results showed the continuing, positive overall nature of shipper-3PL relationships. Both parties view themselves as being successful and shippers are seeing positive results again this year: an average logistics cost reduction of 9% an average inventory cost reduction of 5% and an average of 15% […]

Retailers Trying to Meet Omni-Channel Demands Need a 3PL Company

As retailers strive for a more seamless consumer experience while selling product through various shopping channels, they began running into logistics problems. Tracking inventory, customers, orders can become difficult. The desire for omni-channel retailing is at the forefront for many brick-and-mortar retailers who now have an online presence. Some vendors are fulfilling online orders from […]

Reno 3PL News: Amazon relocates distribution operations due to location and tax breaks

Amazon.com intends to move its distribution center in Fernley, NV to a 624,000-square-foot warehouse in Reno, NV in 2015. Nevada tax breaks and location offer companies like Amazon yet another reason to relocate distribution operations to Reno. The state of Nevada is ranked 3rd in the 2015 State Business Tax Climate Index, compared to California […]

UPS and FedEx Dimensional Weight Changes to Rates

FedEx 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 […]

Distribution News: Reno Industrial Market Growing Before Telsa

The Reno-Sparks industrial market set a record for square footage leased or sold over the past three months — nearly 2.7 million square feet in the third quarter, compared with the previous record of 2.4 million during the same period in 2013; a sure sign that Reno distribution business has been on the rise. “All […]

How a 3PL Can Help Your Startup Business

As your startup business begins to take off you may find yourself in need of a logistics company that can facilitate the continued growth of your business. Distributing and storing products requires a major investment most small businesses can’t afford to do in-house. Hopkins Distribution provides warehousing, technology, expertise, staff and other resources your company needs […]

Reno 3PL News: Tesla Motors Chooses Reno for 3PL and Tax Benefits

Tesla Motors recently broke ground in Reno for their ‘Gigafactory’ where they will work to manufacture and distribute power cells for their electric powered cars. Tesla said they evaluated sites in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona but it seems Nevada was the front runner. Each contending state competed to offer tax breaks and incentives but […]

Distribution and Online Sales

In today’s world, it’s critical that your business have an online presence and the ability to generate web sales. The warehousing capabilities of a 3PL allow for stock to be stored and kept available to the web community, increasing customer loyalty and brand recognition in markets all over the world. While a small business might […]

Top Speed LLC systems agreement reached!

Top Speed LLC is now supporting Hopkins with all aspects of our hardware, Intranet and Internet systems.  Utilizing their superior support and knowledge of networking, routers, workstations and server systems has freed Hopkins up to focus on other aspects of our business, in regards to software development for our clients.  Fiber-optic systems, router virus detection, […]

Distribution of Hazardous Materials

As a West Coast 3pl company, we see a variety of products and materials that require careful distribution. Occasionally these products contain or are made up of hazardous or flammable materials. Many products that we use each day, such as aerosol hair products and essential oils contain potentially hazardous material. When storing or distributing these items, […]