The third-party logistics (3PL) industry is an integral part of the supply chain. 3PL’s manage the movement of product across the supply chain and may include aspects of procurement, material handling, warehousing, distribution, and returns processing. In less than 50 years, the industry has cemented itself as a valuable partner to manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and wholesalers. It wasn’t until the …
ASW Attended MARS
January 17, 2025Midwest Association of Rail Shippers The Winter Meeting took place just outside of Chicago. On January 14th-16th, ASW attended the MARS 2025 Winter Meeting at the lovely Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. Twice a year, the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) holds an open forum where companies involved in rail transportation convene. Over 980 people attended the …
2025 Branded Merchandise Trends
January 8, 2025The start of a new year can seem ripe with possibilities. When it comes to sourcing products that will represent your brand, finding out what themes and trends might dominate the year can provide you with good direction in identifying what promotional products to pursue. Based on conversations with leading vendors, industry experts, and customer inquiries, we have …