CartonCloud Blog

How industry culture shifts are changing the future of 3PLs

The increasing digitalization of logistics services driven by changing consumer habits and...

5 Things To Check in a Warehouse Barcode Scanning System

Warehouse barcode scanning can increase your team's pick accuracy, increase order fulfillment...

Behind our intuitive software design

At CartonCloud, we set out to create the most user-friendly warehouse and transport management...

Finding the best Warehouse Management System (WMS) software for small businesses

Warehouses of any size can benefit from implementing the right Warehouse Management System (WMS)...

Sign-on glass tech for warehousing

We're used to hearing about sign-on glass technology in the context of transport and deliveries,...

Step inside the TNS Logistics warehouse

When TNS Logistics first started offering warehouse services from their family-run transport...

3PL services in high demand

Following the e-commerce boom that resulted from the pandemic lockdowns, the popularity of...

What does Cross Dock mean in logistics?

In logistics, cross docking operations can seem extremely complex from the outside — stock is...

What does FIFO mean?

A common question we hear in warehousing workflow set up is, “What does FIFO mean?” You may have...

September 2022 — Product RoundUp

This month's product updates provide more information to you, your team, and your customers to...

Are you ready for peak demand season?

In logistics, there’s the ‘busy season’ and the ‘even busier season’. Ours is an industry that...

Are you capturing fuel use and rates?

With rising global oil prices, it’s becoming more critical than ever for small and medium...

How Top Performing Warehouses Are Tracking Inventory

Want to reduce waste, eliminate lost inventory and provide stock oversight to customers with ease?...

Navigating digital logistics for 3PLs

Warehouse physical space, transport vehicle, and freight handling will forever be the bread and...

Product Update: Internal-only custom fields

One of the benefits of CartonCloud is having a configurable setup that gives you the flexibility...

Reducing the last-mile carbon footprint

With global attention on environmental sustainability, there is increasing consumer demand for...

Simplifying e-commerce fulfillment

E-commerce has risen in popularity over the last two years, and online shopping numbers are set to...

Getting your team on board when implementing software

In the end, your system is often only as good as your team's use of it. That's why we aim to...

Editable consignment items — keeping your transport operations moving

Today we’re taking a deeper look at one of CartonCloud’s TMS features; the ability for drivers to...

Overcoming The Top 4 Fulfilment Pain Points

Navigating the complexities of logistics can be a nightmare at times — from managing global and...

Can small logistics companies capture data for supply chain visibility?

Supply chain stability and network-wide visibility is an integral part of modern 3PL last-mile...

Serial Shipping Container Codes (SSCC) and why you need them

We take a look at what SSCC stands for, and whey you need to know about it. A Serial Shipping...

Bring in new revenue with additional services

Could you be offering more to your existing customers?

The right software can allow you to take...

What Makes Sign On Glass Technology So Important To 3PL Businesses

Few innovations have transformed the warehousing, transport and logistics industries more than ...

Three Unexpected Ways Warehouse And Trucking Software Makes Your Life Easier

Make your life easier and turn your business into a streamlined profit-making powerhouse —sounds...

How To Improve Customer Experience With Logistics Software

Keeping your customers happy doesn't mean making your own life harder. With streamlined workflows...

Set your warehouse up for growth

 A rapidly growing warehouse business can get very complex, very quickly. However, the right...

How Transport Visibility Boosts Logistics Supply Chain Performance

Transport visibility goes far beyond simply knowing the time a truck will reach its destination,...

Deciding between ERP, Inventory Management, or WMS software for your 3PL business

A recent survey of logistics professionals uncovered one of the main barriers preventing...

Automate Warehouse and Transport Rate Cards to never miss a charge

The key to accurately capturing all service charges is rate card automation. Complex rate cards...

How can Public Warehouse 3PLs combat rising warehouse rent prices?

Low rental availability in logistics hubs has combined with high prices to create increased...

Cold Chain 3PL Fridge It Use QR Codes for Smooth Delivery

In a world where seamless, contactless delivery is more important than anyone could have ever...

Faster last-mile delivery with cross-docking

In a world where expectations for fast delivery are on the rise, offering cross-dock operations...

How to start a small warehouse business?

The post-COVID rise in e-commerce and last-mile delivery expectations have caused a major shift in...

Can your WMS/TMS make you a more attractive employer?

What if your logistics management system could help you attract and retain staff?

While many...

Vincent's Onsite Tips - Return to Sender Functionality

Join our CEO Vincent onsite at an on-demand warehousing and order fulfilment service as he steps...

What you need to know about barcode labeling

Barcode labels provide a single point of truth for your freight, transport, and warehouse storage,...

Emerging trends: What’s next for the Logistics Industry?

Last year's unprecedented demand pushed logistics operators to take on more business, offer new...

Say goodbye to wrong address headaches with CartonCloud!

It's a perpetual problem in transport logistics for both the driver and the customer. A drop-off...

Paperless Pick And Pack with Vincent

Join CartonCloud CEO Vincent Fletcher onsite at an on-demand 3PL warehouse, as he shows how to...

How Much Is Manual Data Entry Costing Your Transport Business?

If manual data entry is still the main process used in your transport business, then it’s costing...

Automated Payment Processing for 3PLs with CartonCloud & Pinch

Getting paid just got easier. CartonCloud has partnered with online payment platform Pinch to...

March 2022 — Product RoundUp

Streamline data flow with our new out of the box software integrations, simplify product entry for...

Product Update: Add/ Edit Consignment Items from Mobile App

Allow drivers to edit consignments on the go through the mobile app, with our latest Product...

Federal budget small business tax deduction for technology

This week, the Federal Government announced a tax deduction for Australian small businesses, to...

Logistics management for omnichannel fulfilment

With changes in consumer behaviour and expectations come the inevitable changes to the logistics...

Product Update: Quickbooks integration

Seamlessly integrate your accounting software with CartonCloud for automatic rate calculation and...

Inside CartonCloud’s North American Expansion

From the seaside to the snowy mountains, our first boots on the ground in North America will be...

What to look for in last-mile delivery software for small business

Expectations for fast delivery, item tracking, electronic proof of delivery and automated invoices...

Product Update - CartonCloud's Public Zapier

We've made it easier to share data between your CartonCloud account and other software. Build your...

Calculate storage and transport rates so you never miss a charge

Revenue leak can add up quickly, costing you a large amount in lost income — but it doesn’t have...

February 2022 - Product Round Up

This month's product updates provide enhanced simplicity in data entry, giving you greater...

Industry Insights: How to meet customer expectations in 2022

Recent years have seen the rise of e-commerce driving changes throughout the supply chain,...

Booming demand drives hiring plans and technology adoption: Q4 CCLI Report

This year could be the biggest year the logistics industry has seen to date. We asked over 120...

Integrations leading the way for e-commerce fulfilment

The world of logistics is a complicated web, and for the most part logistics providers will work...

Scaling up sensitive freight handling in WA: Macknsons Transport Case Study

Take a walk in the shoes of Peter McDougall, Owner of WA based Macknsons Transport— transporting...

$12mil Capital Raise set to boost development & expand to North America

CartonCloud has successfully secured a $12 million investment, to take our logistics software to...

January 2022 - Product Round Up

We're kicking off 2022 with some great new features. Our latest product enhancements provide...

5 ways 3PL software will simplify your entire operation

As a third-party logistics company, you’re the glue that allows your customer’s orders to become...

Win an operational prize pack thanks to CartonCloud, CipherLab & LogiQ-On Tech!

We’ve partnered with CipherLab and LogiQ-On Tech to give away 5x prize packs to help you take your...

Why your cloud-based WMS/TMS is saving you more than just time

Switching from manual data entry and record-keeping not only saves time (a lot of time), there are...

CartonCloud New Year’s Resolution: How to Quit Paper

The new year brings possibilities, resolutions and plans. 

This year, step away from the gym...

Industry Growth and Demand Spikes as we Farewell 2021

It’s been an incredible year of growth and change for the logistics industry. 

Building on last...

Logistics Tech Innovations: Through the eyes of our CartonCloud Intern Ewan

This week we’re shining a spotlight on our superstar intern, Ewan Lister who’s back for his second...

Product Update - Error Notification Vibration and Sound for Android

For warehouse operators, having greater efficiency in warehouse put away and picking is key to...

Seamlessly send jobs between CartonCloud Clients

We’re always on the lookout for ways to reduce manual data entry or remove it altogether,  to save...

CCLI Q3 results show the top 3 trends for the busy season

With the results in for the Q3 CartonCloud Logistics Index, we check out the top three trends...

A very merry case study: North Pole Warehouse and Reindeer Fleet Optimisation

This month we received some very special feedback. ❄️

Thanks to our new WMS, the North Pole...

Why your customers will love a cloud-based WMS

With a cloud-based warehouse management system, you can boost customer service, while optimising...

Is your TMS keeping you moving?

Our industry is in the midst of a boom in demand— with substantial recent growth in e-commerce,...

November 2021 - Product Round Up

Welcome to the November Product Round Up Blog. We have a number of fantastic new features, updates...

Streamline data between warehouse and transport

Imagine having a single invoice for warehouse and transport services — having your complex rates...

Three benefits of improved visibility through your TMS

In the transport logistics industry, it’s essential to have visibility across operations, with up...

Access everything you need, with one WMS login

What if you only had to remember one login, to manage your entire operation? CartonCloud’s ...

Make the most of the cyber sales season with a 3PL warehouse

The Cyber Sales during November/ December mark one of the busiest times of the year in consumer...

Product Update - Warehouse Unit of Measure to Transport Consignment Fields

For full service logistics providers, the ability to streamline your workflow between warehousing...

Five ways to automate your freight management system

Save time, reduce errors, optimise your transport fleet, and keep your customers informed with...

How 3PL warehousing helps meet post-covid customer expectations

Let's look at how the 3PL warehouse model helps you meet post-covid customer expectations and...

Refrigafreighters - Leaders In Refrigerated Freight

How Refrigafreighters focuses on innovation and technology to drive a seamless delivery experience

October 2021 - Product Round Up

Welcome to the October instalment of the product round up blog! Here’s a rundown of the new...

Product Update - Unit of Measure Warehouse Charging

A core requirement of any 3PL software is automating rate calculations and catering to a wide...

Reduce Warehouse Error Margins With Barcode Scanning

Let's look at how barcode scanning takes the guesswork out of your warehouse operations.

Are you unlocking the full potential of your TMS software?

If you've got one, ensure it's fully facilitating important functions of your operation.

CartonCloud Logistics Index: Q2 Results Are In!

What's in store for the future of the logistics industry? This is the second of a quarterly report...

Improve Customer Service With An Integrated WMS Solution

Let’s look at how your customer service can skyrocket with an integrated WMS solution. 

Optimise More Than Driver Routes With Your TMS

Let’s look at how using truck management software reduces admin time and streamlines your...

September 2021 - Product Round Up

Welcome to the second instalment of the product round up blog! Here’s a rundown of the new...

Expectations VS. Reality of Implementing Logistics Software

Let’s look at a few examples of where expectations miss the mark and the reality of implementing...

How To Unlock The Potential Of Warehouse Stock Control Software

Let's look at how to get the most out of your warehouse stock control software so you can get...

Streamline your whole operation with the right stock management software

Let’s look at why stock management software will be game changing for your operation, allowing you...

Product Update - Replenishment

Replenishment is here! We are very excited to announce that the new Replenishment Add-On is now...

August 2021 - Product Round Up

Welcome to our product round up blog! Here’s a rundown of the new features, updates and...

Why Warehouse Location Systems Are Changing The Game

Let’s look at how to level up your warehouse operations, saving time, optimising space and...

007 Vincent's Tips - How To Use The Stocktake Module

Vincent, our CEO, is onsite with one of our sensitive and high-value freight companies, Macknsons...

WMS Experience - What Does Good Look Like?

How to know you're getting the right outcomes from your Warehouse Management System

How WMS solutions are solving your three biggest problems

The right Warehouse Management System solution will allow you to scale and grow better. 

CartonCloud Logistics Index: The Results Are In!

What's in store for the future of the logistics industry? This is the first of a quarterly report...

3 Ways To Exceed Customer Expectations With Transport And Warehouse Management Systems

A few ways warehouse and transport management systems can help exceed customer expectations

006 Vincent's Tips - Serial Number Functionality

Vincent, our CEO, is onsite with one of our sensitive and high-value freight companies, Macknsons...

Top 5 Ways Logistics Software Levels Up Your Business

How logistics software can take your productivity to a whole new level.

Product Update - Self-Service API

We’re so excited to announce CartonCloud API Clients are now available completely self-service....

Product Update - Use Highest Charge

CartonCloud’s transport management system (TMS) offers a highly configurable and flexible...

How A Warehouse Management System Allows You To Run Like Clockwork

How a warehouse management system can take your efficiency to a whole new level.

005 Vincent's Onsite Tips - Consignment Order Optimisation

Vincent, our CEO, is onsite with one of our high-volume refrigerated courier companies, Way To Go...

Cloud Software vs On-Premise Software For Warehouse Management

What are the pros and cons of cloud vs on-premise software solutions for your Warehouse Management...

Why Supply Chain Visibility Matters To Downstream Partners

Take a look at why supply chain visibility matters and how a Warehouse Management System or ...

Macknsons Transport Solutions - High Value And Sensitive Freight Specialists

How CartonCloud ‘Pays for Itself’ To Drive Efficiencies At Macknsons Transport

Moving sensitive...

Product Update - Scan Move 2.0 Move Cart

Scan Move 2.0 Move Cart has arrived! The phase two release of Scan Move 2.0 is now available on...

How To Tackle The Big Challenges Currently Facing 3PLs

Let’s take a look at the top challenges facing 3PLs and how a Warehouse Management System or ...

Product Update - Customised Invoice Summaries

With automated invoicing, easy to use rate cards, and integrations with accounting applications,...

Product Update - Select All Function

CartonCloud’s warehouse management system aims to improve day-to-day warehouse operations by...

004 Vincent's Onsite Tips - Consignment Errors

Vincent, our CEO, is onsite with one of our high-volume refrigerated courier companies, Way To Go...

Product Update - Say Hello To Scan Move 2.0!

We have some big news to share with you that we know you are going to love, as much as we do. 

Think you’re too small to use logistics software? Think again

Australia is a nation of small businesses and they are the engine room of our economy. 

The Must-Haves When Purchasing 3PL Software

Purchasing logistics software can be a daunting business decision and a big exercise in trust.

Way to Go Refrigerated Couriers - Food Delivery Specialists

I love the challenge and the bigger the challenge is the better it is. For every problem,...

Three Reasons To Switch Your Warehouse To A Paperless WMS

Your warehouse management system should be helping you work smarter, not harder. 

Six Ways Software Boosts Business Cash Flow in Logistics

Cash flow is vital to businesses of all sizes in the transport and warehouse industries. 

If every...

Product Update - Configurable Run Sheet Views

Here at CartonCloud, we value customer feedback and enjoy designing new functionality stemmed from...

Introducing CartonCloud Logistics Index: A Powerful Tool To Track Industry Challenges and Opportunities

The trick to seeing the future of the logistics industry is knowing where to look for it.

What is Best of Breed software and what are the advantages to transport management

Times have changed when it comes to the way businesses in the transport industry approach their...

The Importance of Customer Support When Selecting Software For Your Business

When choosing a software partner for your business, it’s essential to consider what customer...

Data Security And Why It Matters In The Logistics Industry

Digital transformation and automation have proven to be a boon in the transport and warehouse...

Three Ways Route Optimisation Can Increase Your Profits

Time is money. It might be a cliché but the transport industry knows every minute matters in...

Product Update - View Stock Selection Criteria & Unassigned Stock

Product Update! In this update, we’ve made some changes to increase visibility for you and your...

Customer Service Tips To Help Keep Your 3PL Clients Happy

In an increasingly crowded, highly-competitive industry like 3PL, customer service is often the...

E-commerce Growth To Underpin Strong 3PL Demand In 2021 And Beyond

Australian 3PL providers are expecting a bumper 2021 with the continued strength of the e-commerce...

Product Update - Default Values For Dropdown Custom Fields

New functionality alert! We’ve added some extra functionality to our Custom Fields to give users...

10 Things To Look For In A Warehouse Management System

If you’re considering a better management system for your warehouse operations, there are a number...

Product Update - Allow Or Prevent Zero Charges On Item Based Transport Rates

Product update! We've added functionality to our Transport Rates to give users more control over...

Product Update - Custom Buttons

Product update! We have been working hard on an exciting new feature in CartonCloud that allows...

Product Update - Sale Order Details On Consignment

We’re proud to announce the immediate availability of a new feature, “Sale Order Details on...

The Importance of Warehouse Management & Transport Management System Rate Cards

The use of rate cards is a key feature of the CartonCloud platform and a very important feature of

From Tightening Margins To Lost Paperwork Here Are 5 Signs Your 3PL Needs A Warehouse Management System

With the new year, comes new opportunities. For most 3PL businesses the high-pressure environment...

How This Wine 3PL Said Goodbye To Data Entry And Errors With CartonCloud Parsers

Parton Wine Distribution - Warehousing & Transport Solutions.

Data entry errors can cost a 3PL...

Parton Logistics Supported by CartonCloud Reaping Rewards

Operations Manager, Matt Greaves - Parton Logistics.

Perth-based Parton Logistics has successfully...

CartonCloud - 2020 in review

Vincent Fletcher, CEO & Founder - CartonCloud

I think we would all agree that 2020 has been a year...

5 Things You Can Do To Be Ready For A Warehouse Management System

The benefits of warehouse management software (WMS) are now widely-known throughout the 3PL...

042 Tony's Tips // Packed Tab on Sales Orders

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Hello all, Tony here from CartonCloud with another one of Tony's Tips....

How ‘Life Changing’ Software Helped This Craft Beer 3PL Tap Into Success

Emily Harris, Founder - Motus Transport

There was a time when Motus Transport founder Emily Harris...

6 Tips For A Successful Warehouse Stocktake

With goods coming and going on high rotation, it is easy to lose track of what is where in your ...

Product Update - Stocktake Module

Product update! The new Stocktake Module packs some powerful features and a range of automated...

The Business Intelligence Tool That Helped Wine 3PL Provino Double In Size

Ensuring the wine cellars of Australia’s top restaurants never run out of their best drops is a...

The Logistics People - EP004 Collective Logistics

Shaun:Good day, Shaun from CartonCloud here, and I've got Jimmy and Jamie from Collective...

003 Vincent's Onsite Tips - Wave Pick Process

Vincent, our CEO, is onsite at on-demand warehousing and order fulfilment service Collective...

041 Tony's Tips // SSCC Labels

Video Transcription

Hello, all. Tony here from CartonCloud, with another one of Tony's Tips....

040 Tony's Tips // Surcharge Setup

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Hello, Tony here from CartonCloud with another one of Tony's Tips. Today...

CartonCloud Business Intelligence Insights Dashboard Powering Liquex Decision-making

Ryan Thomson - General Manager, Liquex Logistics.

Liquex Logistics has been using CartonCloud to...

The Three Best Ways To Grow Your 3PL Business

The speed of change in the global and domestic 3PL industry reached a new level in 2020 as the...

Integrate CartonCloud And Shippit To Make The Last Mile Easy

Rob Hango-Zada - CEO, Shippit.

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the face of...

Collective Logistics - Case Study

Jimmy Williamson: We work for small, medium, and larger multinational apparel companies all over...

038 Tony's Tips // Drag & Drop Custom Fields

Video Transcription

With release 114, we've now allowed for a drag and drop feature on the...

039 Tony's Tips // Storage Period Error easily resolved

Video Transcription

Hello, Tony here from CartonCloud with another one of Tony's tips. Some...

How To Increase Efficiencies With A Paperless Warehouse Management System

A paperless warehouse management system improves efficiency in your warehouse in many ways, not...

037 Tony's Tips // QR Code Overlay for customer invoice - POD Parser

Video Transcription

Hello. Tony here from CartonCloud with another one of Tony's Tips. What I'd...

The Three Key Reasons Parkland Logistics Chose CartonCloud

Aaron Li-Operations Manager, Parkland Logistics.

There’s no shortage of software that claims to...

What is Australia's Best Transport Management Software?

Incorporating Australia’s best transport management software into your warehousing and...

The Five Biggest Warehouse Management Failures

Everyone in logistics knows an efficient warehouse will keep customers satisfied and drive...

Product Update: New Password Requirements

To provide better security over your CartonCloud account, we’re implementing a change to ensure...

What is Australia's Best Warehouse Management Software?

Key Benefits of Best Warehouse Management Software

Utilising the best warehouse management software

036 Tony's Tips // Leeching Invoices

Video Transcription

Hello, Tony here from CartonCloud. And welcome to another one of Tony's...

How To Win Bigger, Better Clients' By Integrating With CartonCloud

When AustraCold secured a massive new client in late 2019 they knew that integrating their ...

035 Tony's Tips // Reprocessing Orders

Video Transcription

We've done some reconfiguring of how we can go about reprocessing sales...

Product Update - Functional Enhancements

New functionality alert! We've got some cool new improvements including creating automatic...

iOS Update - QR Code Overlay - Product Update

Wave Pick Improvements for iOS

Wave picking is designed to help you increase efficiency, speed,...

034 Tony's Tips // Expiry Dates

Video Transcription

Hello all, Tony here from CartonCloud with another one of Tony's tips. One...

Product Update - Wave Picking for Android Users

Wave picking is designed to help you increase efficiency, speed, and accuracy. In this product...

Integrating CartonCloud With Your Clients Tech Platform For Real Competitive Advantage

Customer Invoice Management Made Easy

CartonCloud provides a completely digital solution for handling and signing customers' original...

Product Update - 109.11

Let's talk grouping consignments. In this release 109.11 we talk about grouping consignments...

033 Tony's Tips // Warehouse Location Group Names

Video Transcription

Hi All, Tony here from CartonCloud with Tony's Tips

Tony here from...

Product Update - Release 108

In this release we provide you with more flexibility to push your sales order invoice to...

Why FREE Warehouse Management Software Can Cost You Thousands

Smaller operators with 1 or 2 staff on the ground often search for free warehouse management...

The Logistics People - EP003 Rangeview Transport

Tony:

Hey guys, here from CartonCloud. I'm here with Simon Brown, the General Manager of...

Product Update - Release 105

We're constantly building features to improve our warehouse management system and transport...

The Right Time to Start with Transport and Logistics Software

Transport and Logistics software can massively reduce your headaches, but when is the right time...

7 Core Expectations of Warehouse Inventory Software

Warehouse inventory software supposedly helps in reducing costs and time, but how exactly is this...

5 Things To Expect From A 3PL Warehouse Management System

Using a reliable 3PL warehouse management system is something of significant interest to...

What is business intelligence software?

"Business intelligence software" - It sounds technical, but what is it really at the core?

Lockdown Online Plant Sales Drive Biggest Week in History for Rangeview Transport

The world has been in a state of chaos since the beginning of the year, from people hoarding...

Too busy to improve your business? Hire a consultant NOW!

You know your business could grow, but you're too busy. You're just too stretched for time.

Why long drawn out software projects cost you money

We'll admit that we're not the only company in this space offering automation to the growing...

Automated SMS Feature Release

We have now developed an integration into an SMS platform that will allow you to send automatic...

What type of WMS System is good for a small company?

Every week small distribution companies across Australia and New Zealand are looking for a solid...

Rangeview Transport - The Plant Transport Professionals

Harrison: Everyday is different. Green Life is always changing with every season. You walk in...

How operations can improve their consignment management and allocation

Consignments are key components of an operation, essentially a batch of goods destined to be...

The best alternative to complicated distribution systems

We're not the only software platform out there for national and international freight movements,...

Best ways to implement a warehouse system in your small business

Warehouses in Australia should be more systems-oriented, but often they're not. Warehouse systems...

Product Update - Release 101

We're constantly building features to improve our warehouse management system and transport...

The benefits of trucking software for your company

The rapid improvement of trucking software in Australia over the last few years means that we've...

Business intelligence (BI) Dashboard

Our team set off to build a sophisticated tool that would give our clients amazing insights into...

Why integrations are so important in the cloud

Having integrations performed in the cloud are important, but for the non-technical person - why...

Safely Capture Proof Of Delivery

Just a quick blog on how we recommend handling the POD process given the COVID-19 situation.

CartonCloud BI - Public Beta Release

Based on a number of requests from clients, we have been working on a significant project to...

The time between idea and execution is costing you money

Ever heard of 'opportunity cost'? That's the expense incurred between time and execution. And for...

Product Update - Release 99

We're constantly building features to improve our warehouse management system and transport...

Warehouse inventory software: 6 realistic advantages for Australian operations

The use of warehouse management software is revolutionizing the industry in Australia at present....