2025 Ins & Outs: Logistics Edition
The logistics industry never stands still, and 2025 is shaping up to be a year full of change, innovation, and opportunity. From smarter ways to manage inventory to adapting to new tariffs, staying ahead means knowing what trends to embrace – and what outdated practices to leave behind.
Whether you’re rethinking your supply chain or just curious about how to level up your logistics operations, this list is a guide to navigating the year with confidence. Let’s dive into what’s in and out for 2025!
In
A 3PL that Actually Gets You
Partners who know your brand inside and out – and care about it as much as you do.
Year-Round Cycle Counting
Having the right process and team to check inventory regularly means you won’t be caught off guard at the end of the year by 12 months' worth of inventory reconciliation and a temporary logistics shut down.
Flexible Tech
No clunky systems or confusing workarounds. In 2025, you deserve efficient integration, quality custom reporting, and the data and stability you need to grow.
Partners that Enhance Your Brand Image
From custom packaging to product refurbishment, let’s make 2025 all about value-added services that make your brand shine and keep your customers coming back.
Warehouses Where Your Goods Feel Good
A West Coast hub with easy access from the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports and fast access to major markets – California dreaming, anyone?
Proactive Tariff Navigation
We're all about staying ahead of the curve, adapting quicky, and minimizing the impact of new tariffs on your bottom line.
Staying Motivated
With the only constant being change, we’re here to find opportunities with every shift we see in international trade, industry trends, and consumer expectations.
Out
A 3PL that Thinks One-Size-Fits-All
If they’re treating you like just another client, it’s time to move on. You deserve a 3PL that’s as obsessed with your success as you are.
Year-End Physical Inventory Counts
Spending time after the holidays buried in boxes and spreadsheets while losing valuable time to an inevitable shut down? No thank you.
Outdated Tech
Systems that don’t integrate with modern e-commerce platforms or give you the ability to scale with ease? Leave that behind.
Partners That Only Provide the Bare Minimum
Just picking, packing, and shipping isn’t enough – your customers expect more and so should you.
Putting off a Tariff Strategy
Ignoring the shifting trade landscape and scrambling to react when new fees hit? There’s a better way to handle your supply chain.
Feeling Pessimistic
The logistics world can be tough, but a glass-half-empty mindset doesn’t move boxes forward. It’s a sure way to get left behind by competitors who are adapting and rolling with the changes.