Blog
Practical notes on warehousing, fulfilment and freight from our team in Archerfield, Brisbane.
Navigating supply chain disruptions: lessons from recent events
Key lessons from recent supply chain disruptions — diversifying suppliers and carriers, building flexibility, communicating clearly and managing risk.
Read article →The role of sustainability in supply chain management
Why sustainability now shapes supply chain decisions — sourcing, suppliers and social responsibility — and strategies businesses use to put it into practice.
Read article →Warehouse efficiency with MTM's client portal
How MTM Logistics clients use the client portal at connect.mtmlogistics.com.au to see stock on hand values, view inbound and outbound orders, and enter orders.
Read article →DHL vs Australia Post: Which Express Shipping Service is Right for Your Business?
Compare DHL Express and Australia Post for Australian businesses — domestic coverage, international express, tracking and customs — and learn when to choose each carrier.
Read article →5 technology trends reshaping supply chain management in 2024
AI, IoT, blockchain, automation and digital twins — five technologies changing how goods move from manufacturers to customers, and what they mean for you.
Read article →Sustainable logistics: balancing profitability and environmental responsibility
Five practical ways logistics operations can cut their environmental impact while protecting margins — from fleet and routing to warehousing and packaging.
Read article →The strategic advantages of a small local warehouse for your business
How partnering with a small local warehouse can give your business flexibility, faster response times and personalised service compared with a large DC.
Read article →What is a 3PL (third-party logistics) provider?
What a third-party logistics (3PL) provider does, the services it typically offers, and the advantages for wholesale suppliers and ecommerce brands.
Read article →Mastering freight management: a key to supply chain success
What freight management involves — planning, carrier selection, booking and visibility — and how brokering freight across carriers helps businesses ship well.
Read article →How to reduce shipping costs in 2025: a practical strategy guide
Practical strategies Australian businesses can use to reduce shipping costs in 2025 — carrier mix, packaging, consolidation, inventory placement and more.
Read article →FedEx: international express shipping from Brisbane
How MTM Logistics books FedEx for time-sensitive international shipments, and what Brisbane businesses should know about express services and customs.
Read article →Aramex: connecting Brisbane businesses to international markets
How MTM Logistics books Aramex for international door-to-door parcels, plus practical tips on customs paperwork, duties and cross-border ecommerce.
Read article →10 signs you need a 3PL partner
Is your business ready to outsource logistics? Ten signs it may be time to consider a third-party logistics (3PL) partner — and what the move involves.
Read article →Ecommerce fulfilment mistakes that cost you sales
Ten common ecommerce fulfilment mistakes — from inventory errors to slow dispatch and poor returns — and practical ways to fix them.
Read article →10 ways to reduce shipping costs in 2024
Ten practical ways to cut shipping costs in 2024 without slowing delivery — from packaging and carrier choice to consolidation and inventory placement.
Read article →Peak season preparation: your 90-day checklist
A 90-day plan to get your stock, systems, team and carriers ready for Black Friday and Christmas — plus the pitfalls to avoid and an emergency playbook.
Read article →The future of Australian logistics: 10 trends for 2024
From smarter routing and greener operations to IoT monitoring and flexible workforces — ten trends shaping Australian logistics in 2024 and beyond.
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