The holiday season represents a critical time for supply chains, often described as the "Super Bowl" of logistics. With consumer expectations at an all-time high, timely and efficient delivery is essential for ensuring a positive shopping experience. In 2020 alone, e-commerce saw online sales grow by 25%-35%, with total holiday...
In today’s economy, businesses are under increasing pressure to streamline their supply chains and reduce operational costs. Studies show that freight costs account for nearly 10% of a company’s revenue on average, with inefficient logistics contributing significantly to unnecessary expenses. Additionally, research by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals...
Toronto, ON (August 25th, 2020) — Mactrans Logistics, an industry-leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider, announces their continued partnership with SmartWay for 2020. Today’s logistics providers face an important obstacle — How can we fulfill the needs of freight shipping clients while prioritizing environmentally-conscious practices? How can we, as logistics professionals, establish...
The final mile is a critical component of the logistics process. While transportation professionals meticulously plan every mile between a shipment’s origin and destination, it’s the last leg of the journey—the final mile—that often carries the most significance. This phase is not only the most costly and time-consuming but also...
In light of the ever-growing concerns surrounding the rapid transmission of COVID-19, we wanted to take this time to address our clients and bring attention to the ways in which we are continuing to serve them at this time. Let Mactrans Handle Your Logistics Safely During COVID-19 Concerned about maintaining your supply...
The Retail Revolution and Supply Chain Management You may not know it, but we are experiencing a retail revolution. As modern consumers continue to push for convenience and instant gratification, we witness the steady growth of e-commerce, alongside traditional consumer purchasing. In fact, studies show that e-commerce sales are growing at...
Any entrepreneur or brand that is in the business of providing goods to consumers, is familiar with the careful process of budgeting. The cost to make a product is, after all, only one half of the equation — packaging, transportation and shipping, marketing and advertisement, these are the other (equally...
Canadian Business unveils annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies Vaughan, ON (September 12, 2019) Canadian Business and Maclean’s today ranked Mactrans Logistics Inc. No. 404 on the 30th annual Growth 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Produced by Canada’s premier business and current affairs media brands, the Growth 500...
Long before starting my career in the 3PL industry with Mactrans, I was like many other college or university students; I had no idea which direction I wanted to take my career. Having to choose my post-secondary future by mid-grade 12, I chose to enter into a kinesiology program. By...
How do you view the customers or clients that use your services? Are they simply a client, or are they viewed as a mutually beneficial, long-term partnership? There has been a shift in the business world over the last few years from viewing customers as clients to viewing those relationships...