April 21, 2026
For more than four decades, Lyons & Sons has specialized in cocoa bean warehousing, working closely with brokers and major chocolate manufacturers. Traditionally focused on a single commodity, the company faced a changing global cocoa market marked by supply shortages, volatile pricing, and reduced long-term storage volumes.
To protect growth and resilience, Lyons & Sons began diversifying into new commodities—an expansion that required more flexible and modern warehouse technology.
March 31, 2026
Today’s Third‑Party Logistics (3PL) providers face constant pressure to do more, faster and cheaper. But while many operators focus on cutting costs or adding new services, one of the biggest profit opportunities is hiding in plain sight: Revenue leakage. Studies show that 3PLs lose between 5 and 15% of annual revenue due to billable activities that aren’t captured or invoiced. For a warehouse generating $2 to 6 million per year, that translates into tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars silently slipping away. And most of the time, it’s […]
March 3, 2026
By integrating Microsoft Power BI with Excalibur, warehouse operators gain more visibility into their operations, enabling faster, data-driven decisions and even more efficiency gains.
January 29, 2026
Summary of Recent Layoff Announcements and Significance UPS and Amazon have each announced major layoffs in late 2025 and early 2026, reflecting strategic shifts that could ripple through the logistics industry. UPS is eliminating up to 30,000 jobs in 2026 (after cutting 48,000 in 2025) as it winds down low-margin Amazon delivery volumes . Amazon has disclosed about 30,000 corporate layoffs in two waves (14,000 in Oct 2025 and ~16,000 in Jan 2026) as it streamlines operations and invests in new priorities like artificial intelligence . These cuts are targeted, […]
December 29, 2025
Sometimes it’s the little things that can bring big benefits. From automation strategies to user experience enhancements, here are several practical tips and tricks to help you get the most out of Excalibur and streamline your 3PL operations. 1. Leverage ToolTips for Faster Navigation One of the simplest yet most effective features you may not be aware of is ToolTips. These provide quick access to additional information for buttons and fields on transaction and setup screens. Instead of hunting through documentation, hover over a field to understand its purpose instantly. […]
November 25, 2025
North America’s third-party logistics (3PL) warehousing sector is poised for sustained growth in the coming years, buoyed by the e-commerce boom, a wave of nearshoring to Mexico, and accelerating adoption of warehouse automation. Industry forecasts generally project mid-single-digit annual growth for contract logistics (warehousing & distribution) through the late 2020s, outpacing some other logistics segments. In 2024, warehousing proved the most resilient 3PL segment amid a broader freight downturn, and analysts expect this momentum to strengthen in 2025 as inventory levels stabilize and new demand drivers kick in. Below we present the expected growth rates and key trends shaping 3PL warehousing in […]