The Final Mile eTrac Technologies

Watch the webinar with slides here: www.etractechnologies.com/content-library/usps-vaping-ban-webinar

How can vaping companies make a seamless switch from USPS to a network of regional and local carriers who are willing and ready to deliver? 

Midwest Distribution, a long time distributor of vaping and accessory products will be there to share how they navigated away from large national carriers, to the safe harbors of a delivery network. During the webinar, you will also hear:


An overview of the USPS ruling and what it entails
Locating a network to continue deliveries for vaping products
Onboarding new regional and local carriers
Maintaining visibility throughout the switch

If you're in need of a distributor, check out Midwest Distribution: www.midwestgoods.com

To access a comprehensive delivery network and maintain visibility, see a demo of eTrac here.

Today's supply chains are full of capacity shortages, frustrated customers, more returns, and higher costs. 

As we enter the "new normal", now is the time to make changes that will protect your capacity into the future through network diversification. Moving to a diverse network that includes regional and local carriers offers a more secure supply chain, however, many companies make crucial mistakes during the transition. 

We talked with Nate Skiver of LPF Spend Management on how successful companies diversify their delivery networks. We covered: 


Why your perception of high costs needs to change
How to start the diversification process to ensure success 
His tools for managing a diverse network 



Watch the full webinar.

Learn more about eTrac Technologies.

Learn more about Nate Skiver.

Learn more about LPF Spend Management.

Micro-fulfillment centers are appearing faster than ever before. The size and proximity to end-consumers make these centers crucial in a competitive supply chain. What is the future of micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs) and how can your company leverage them for continued final mile improvement?

Colman Roche, V.P. of eCommerce and Retail at Swisslog, shared his insight on the future of MFCs. During this webinar, he covered:


What your company needs to create a MFC
The keys to a successful MFC
Where MFCs are going and how your company can be prepared

For more final mile resources, visit www.eTracTechnologies.com

Learn more about Swisslog here.

Connect with Colman Roche here.

Peak 2020 left many supply chains scrambling. Last minute capacity caps by the major national delivery carriers left millions of orders delayed and undelivered for the holiday season. Is 2021 going to bring a similar experience?

Jim Tompkins, a well-known consultant with decades of experience in logistics, will provide his insights on how companies should be preparing for the upcoming peak season, can help protect their supply chain and ensure a prosperous season.

We discussed:


Expected restraints and speed bumps for the 2021 peak season
Holiday consumer behaviors that may change supply chains
What steps to take now to begin preparing for peak

This episode is the audio from a webinar. To watch the full webinar, visit: www.etractechnologies.com/content-library/final-mile-peak-2021-jim-tompkins

About Jim Tompkins

Dr. James A. Tompkins is an international authority on designing and implementing end-to-end supply chains. As the founder and chairman of Tompkins International, his focus over the last several years has been in the areas of digital commerce, unichannel and supply chain reinvention. His 40-plus years as CEO of Tompkins International and his focus on helping companies achieve profitable growth give him an insider’s view into what makes great companies even better.

Jim is a thought leader, sharing insights on supply chain excellence through his thousands of presentations around the world and his YouTube videos have had over a million views.  He has written or contributed to more than 30 books and over 1,000 articles and has been quoted in hundreds of business and industry magazines.

Find Jim Tompkins on LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/in/jimtompkins1/

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See a demo of eTrac: www.etractechnologies.com/see-a-demo

5G is going to have a huge impact on logistics and the final mile -- are you ready? We sat down with Bill Wark of floLIVE and Michael Hegeman of eTrac Technologies to discuss what 5G means for logistics and final mile visibility.

We discussed:


The foundational changes 5G will make to logistics and the final mile
Innovations stemming from 5G that can be implemented
The processes companies should take in rolling out 5G

View the complete webinar:  https://www.etractechnologies.com/content-library/webinar-bringing-5g-to-the-final-mile

Learn more about Bill Wark:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/billwark/

Learn more about Michael Hegeman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhegeman/

Learn more about floLIVE: https://flolive.net/

Find more final mile resources here: www.eTracTechnologies.com

Is there such a thing as a Shipper of Choice? Can shippers protect capacity and improve their customers delivery experience by taking the strides to improve their relationship with their carriers? Spoiler: yes. 

We sat down with Lorena Camargo of Pearl Trans and Harold Boyett of Blue Streak to learn how shippers, 3PL's and other logistics intermediaries can improve their relationships with their final mile carriers. We discussed how initial discussions, alignment of values, and technology all play into a positive relationship. 

Meet the speakers:

Lorena Camargo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorena-camargo-a3874655/

Harold Boyett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haroldboyett/

Emily Henderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hireemilyhenderson/

Additional Resources

Watch the full webinar: https://www.etractechnologies.com/content-library/webinar-shipper-of-choice-myth-or-reality

More final mile resources: https://www.etractechnologies.com/content-library

About eTrac Technologies: https://www.etractechnologies.com/