Top Considerations for Warehousing Logistics


By Ardy
On May 15, 2012

If you’re looking for assistance with warehousing logistics in Michigan, Reliable Delivery is one company that will dramatically improve the efficiency of your business. With our help, you can save time and enable a smooth workflow. Yet, before you choose to go with a professional warehousing logistics company, there are some questions you’ll want to ask yourself.

  1. What are you warehousing needs? Determine whether your needs are long- or short-term, if you’re going to be expanding your operations and what temperature levels might be important to the materials you are storing.
  2. Where is the warehouse located? The location of the warehouse you select ought to be geographically positioned to best increase efficiency of your company.
  3. How much are you willing to spend on warehousing logistics services? As with all business decisions, cost is a major factor to consider. Consider the immediate costs and how much money you could end up saving in the long run.
  4. Are the companies you’re looking at technology savvy? There are many software programs that help warehousing logistics companies perform their jobs, but you’ll want to make sure that the company you choose uses up-to-date software.
  5. Will road traffic to and from your warehouse impact your business? This might seem like a small matter, but it’s not. If your warehouse is located in a busy area, traffic could greatly impact your ability to get products from your warehouse to customers.

At Reliable Delivery, we offer warehousing logistics in Michigan and in Toledo, Ohio to help companies efficiently get their products delivered to customers.

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5 Rules for Small Business Success


By Ardy
On May 8, 2012

Reliable Delivery may be a small business, but we’re a successful small business. Since 1971, we’ve been making deliveries throughout Michigan and Ohio, and a large part of why we’ve lasted this long is how we run our business. Every small business is different, but here are five things we focus on to ensure our continued success.

  1. Build a team We don’t just hire people to fill positions. We look towards the future and hire people who we think are right for the job and who will be with us for the long-term. When we hire, we make sure we’re choosing the candidates who will help build our business.
  2. Solve problems We’re able to attract new clients because we solve their delivery problems. Our team satisfies needs and wants of our customers and help to make their jobs easier.
  3. Say “thank you” Having good manners is a major part of our success. We let our customers and employees know how much we appreciate them. We also believe in the old adage “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” At Reliable Delivery, we treat our customers the way we’d like to be treated.
  4. Be consistent From the uniforms our couriers wear, to the things we say, we keep everything consistent within our business. No matter who our customers are interacting with at Reliable Delivery, they’ll receive the same level of service.
  5. Be fast Our business is built on being able to make deliveries quickly and efficiently. Customers continue to come back to us because we provide dependable and responsive service.

There are many other lessons to learn about running a small business, but following these five rules can help guide your business down a successful path.

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Why You Need to Use Medical Delivery Services


By Ardy
On May 1, 2012

Working at a medical facility, your job is to save lives and provide the best care possible for patients. To do this, you need equipment, supplies and specimens to arrive on-time and in proper condition. Do you know if the people making your medical deliveries are trained in the proper way to care for these deliveries? There are many reasons why you might choose to hire medical delivery services to help you. Here are just a few more reasons why medical couriers might be of use to your facility.

  • If you need same day deliveries, medical couriers are equipped to handle this and they’re more accustomed to same day deliveries than standard services might be.
  • If you have short-term needs that require multiple modes of medical shipping, medical couriers can help.
  • When you need to ensure that specimens are delivered properly, medical couriers are trained in how to care for these types of specialized deliveries.
  • If you’re concerned about the confidentiality of supplies and resources being handled and transported properly, medical delivery drivers have been trained on OSHA regulations and practices.

Medical delivery services provide you with a worry-free method of transporting supplies and resources. They can help you make these deliveries to the people who need them, at the exact time that they need these supplies.

 

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The Importance of Backing Up Information


By Ardy
On April 23, 2012

When you call a delivery service to deliver your documents and goods, what happens next? Is it out of sight, out of mind as soon as the items are picked up and delivered successfully? As any business owner knows, having good, clean records of your operations is important for many reasons.

Businesses today rely on computers to function, and many businesses store data on servers. You must properly back-up information stored on servers in case something goes wrong. In the event of a fire, flood, natural disaster or robbery, you need to have copies of your work available at any point in time. Investing in disaster recovery services can ensure that even if something goes wrong or a natural disaster strikes, you can still have access to the important records and information that keep your business afloat.

Not only is it important that your company back-up information, but it’s also important that you select delivery services that back up information as well. At Reliable Delivery, we keep accurate records of every delivery scheduled and completed, and we make that information readily available to our customers. You can find the status of your delivery here: http://www.reliabledelivery.com/TrackanOrder

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Delivery Service Tips for Success


By Ardy
On April 16, 2012

What makes our Detroit delivery service successful? At Reliable Delivery, we work hard to ensure packages reach their destination on time, every time, but there’s a lot of work that goes into that. Here are just a few ways we ensure success:

• Customer Service: We believe that customer service is of the utmost importance. Each of our employees shares this belief and everything they do is based on providing excellent service for our customers.

• Invest in Talent: We hire the best of the best. Although the interviewing and hiring process is never easy at any company, hiring the right people for the job can make everything you do run smoothly.

• Staying Ahead of the Curve: We’re always on the leading edge of technology, using the latest and greatest systems and software to get packages delivered efficiently.

• Win on Service, Not Just Cost: While it’s important to offer affordable services, price isn’t the only thing that you should build your business on. If you want clients that stay for the long-term, you need to offer outstanding customer service.

• Keep it Simple: Our customers understand what we do and how we do it. They also know how to get what they need from us. We designed our operations so that they’re simple and our customers appreciate just how easy it is to work with us.

You can adapt these tips for success to your business, no matter what it is. Follow these tips for success and your business will run efficiently and you’ll have happy customers.

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Must-Have Skills for Couriers


By Ardy
On April 9, 2012

Are you thinking about becoming a courier or messenger? Not sure what skills you need? Most couriers receive on-the-job training and aren’t required to have more than a high school diploma, but there are many skills you’ll need in additional to obtaining a diploma if you’re serious about being successful as a courier.

First and foremost, a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are important. Without a valid license, it will be impossible for you to get hired as a courier, and a clean driving record is usually very helpful too. In addition, having a good sense of direction or an understanding of the area in which you will be traveling can add to your success.

Beyond your driving skills, it’s important that you have strong oral and written communication skills. No matter what items or documents you’re delivering, you’ll have to communicate with customers and dispatchers. Effective communication skills will help you ensure that your deliveries are properly made on-time and in the most efficient way possible.

Lastly, if you’re going to be required to deliver hazardous or sensitive packages, you might be required to take a course in safely and effectively handling these items.

If this description of skills sounds like something you have, becoming a courier for a delivery company in Detroit may be the right occupation for you!

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Should You Outsource Warehousing and Logistics?


By Ardy
On April 2, 2012

If you’re in need of product visibility, don’t have warehouse space available to accommodate your products, or must know which products are selling the best and where, then outsourcing warehousing and logistics is an avenue you should explore. When you outsource your warehousing, distribution or logistics, you’ll be able to receive assistance with product storage, asset allocation, historical data and more.

Once you’ve decided that you need to outsource your warehousing and logistics, here are some of the characteristics you should look for in a provider:

• Multiple warehouse locations
• Reliable inventory reporting
• Lot control
• Order processing management
• Customizable inventory and delivery options
• And more!

Not all warehousing companies are the same. However, when getting it there becomes a priority, Reliable Delivery is your go-to warehousing and logistics company, offering warehousing logistics in Toledo and Michigan.

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Why Punctuality Counts with Legal Delivery Services


By Ardy
On March 20, 2012

Unlike many industries today, the legal sector still needs to deliver a number of documents by hand rather than electronically. To do this, punctuality is of the utmost importance.

What happens when a case isn’t filed on time? No matter what the case entails, you need court filings to be made on time to avoid any repercussions. This is why getting court documents from point A to point B on time is important. Punctuality matters and Reliable Delivery can pick up your documents quickly and get your cases filed on time, every time.

Here’s a list of types of legal deliveries in Michigan we handle:

  • Court filings
  • Court exhibit transfers
  • Deed recordings
  • Corporate and civil process serves
  • Document retrieval
  • Court research
  • Notary public service

You know that punctuality counts, so contact Reliable Delivery for top-notch legal delivery services in Michigan.

 

 

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The Benefits of Routed Medical Delivery Services


By Ardy
On March 14, 2012

If you’re a medical facility, you probably have coolers and dry ice on hand to protect specimens and supplies during delivery, but do you have an efficient routing system for getting these items where they need to go?

With a medical delivery service that builds and optimizes delivery routes, getting your deliveries to their destination on time is one less thing you need to worry about. At Reliable Delivery, we use our courier calculator to optimize your deliveries and build the routes that are the most cost effective way to deliver your packages on time.

We provide you with detailed information about your routes so that you always know the order in which we’re delivering, as well as the estimated time of arrival at each stop. Throughout each route, you’ll be able to track deliveries in real-time and see the name of the person who received the delivery and what time they received it.

Getting your deliveries to their destinations on time is especially important with medical deliveries. At Reliable Delivery, we offer routed medical delivery services in Michigan because we know you don’t have a minute to waste.

 

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Our Six Core Values


By Ardy
On March 8, 2012

After reading “Mastering the Rockefeller Habits” by Verne Harnish, it was clear that we had to take a look at our company’s core values. After much discussion and thought, here’s how we define our Reliable Delivery’s values.

  • Customer First: Our goal is to have ecstatic customers no matter what. We always put the needs of our customers before our own agenda.
  • Integrity: We stand by our beliefs and strive to do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
  • Empowering: Every person who works for Reliable Delivery is a change agent.
  • Walk the Talk: Every person and thing at Reliable Delivery needs to reflect our beliefs and values.
  • Innovation: We’re always growing and looking for new opportunities to engage in. Every person at Reliable Delivery is expected to be looking for ways to grow and improve.
  • Excellence: In everything we do, we should exceed our customer’s expectations and be superior to our competition. Nothing at Reliable Delivery should be less than excellent.

It’s these core values that allow our team to work together to provide customers with the service the quality of delivery services that they expect.

 

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