I was checking out a logistics provider that’s set up close to some major ports and rail lines, and it got me thinking — how much of a difference does location really make for retail distribution? Like, if your warehouse partner is strategically positioned for imports and domestic shipping, does that actually translate into faster turnaround times and lower costs, or is the tech and coordination side more important nowadays?
I was checking out a logistics provider that’s set up close to some major ports and rail lines, and it got me thinking — how much of a difference does location really make for retail distribution? Like, if your warehouse partner is strategically positioned for imports and domestic shipping, does that actually translate into faster turnaround times and lower costs, or is the tech and coordination side more important nowadays?