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Walmart and Cross-Docking : How They Changed The Industry

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 Ok so we usually showcase some of our brand but it feels like it after 25 years in the industry we try and keep it fun and fresh with our content, but you know it all does come down to wooden crates and boxes sometimes, which is what we started with, and still build our industry on. However Walmart changed the retail space in more ways than one or two. They helped re-invent a nearly hundred year old process to ensure your clothes, goods, and produce all made it's way to you faster, more efficient, and cheaper. Today we can take a little trip down a rabbit hole called Cross-Docking. Hold the oooh's and aaah's please until the end. This is an often overlooked yet commonly used feature of many warehouses, docks, ports, shipping centers, receiving platforms, third party logistics, and more. To put it simply cross-docking is a process that helps fulfillment by saving speed, time, and efficiency, oh and cost. Basically cargos and containers are unloaded for a short period, cata...

Custom Made Wooden Crates

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Las Vegas Crating and Logistics Custom Branded Crates We stand by our quality and care with all of our hand crafted and manufactured wooden crates. We use these for trade shows, convention events, small-moves around Las Vegas , estate relocations, commercial business', art galleries, auction houses, casinos, and more. We use only the highest quality lumber which we inspect and cut in our warehouse factory, and offer many options when it comes to size, shape, use, and quantity.  Our crates are built to last, cushioned to absorb shock and vibration, and kept affordable.   Here is where we get a little technical and get informative with  this article about ISPM 15 Heat treated lumber and wood. We are going to be going over a little bit about the process and why it is so important. Did you know that if you ship anything internationally and do not follow strict rules and regulations your cargo could be held up for weeks and fines levied and imposed ? The heat treatment process...

Lithium Battery Safety Shipping and Storage

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 We here at Las Vegas Crating & Logistics are here to inform you today about the fun, hazards, dangers, and uses for Lithium batteries, and a little bit about how we go about the packing, shipping, and storage process for lithium batteries . Being in business means keeping up with the times, and I think when we first broke into our industry these high powered high grade lithium batteries were not as bountiful as you see today.  But lets take a little break and see what we use these in first Top 10 uses for lithium batteries Lithium batteries are versatile due to their high energy density, lightweight design, and long lifespan. Here are the top 10 uses for lithium batteries: Consumer Electronics : Lithium-ion batteries power devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops, cameras, and smartwatches due to their compact size and long-lasting energy. Electric Vehicles (EVs) : Lithium batteries are the main power source for electric cars, motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles. Their ...