March Madness
March Madness is right around the corner! Look back at Manifest 2025. Team DCA’s 3PLs from Northern California, Southern California, and the Pacific Northwest were well represented at Manifest 2025 in Las Vegas. Enjoy these highlights from PRISM Logistics, whose president Jeremy Van Puffelen participated along with his son Jeremiah Van Puffelen, now Manager of Business Development. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) voted on February…
Manifesting Valentine’s Day: Chocolate, Flowers, Logistics
Manifesting Valentine's Day: Chocolate, Flowers, Logistics. Chocolate and flowers are at the heart of Valentine's Day gifts. However, the sustainability of these supply chains are rocky. Cocoa shortages raise prices on chocolate confections and a poor growing season leave florists without roses. Team DCA will be at Manifest this year – some for the first time, others returning. Look for Jeremiah and Jeremy Van Puffelen…
From East Coast Storms to LA Fires, Overcoming Winter Challenges
From East Coast Storms to LA Fires, Overcoming Winter Challenges. Winter ushers in a season fraught with unique complications—from equipment vulnerabilities to unpredictable weather scenarios—that can jeopardize the integrity of perishable and temperature-sensitive goods. Los Angeles is a key point of entry for shipments from Asia. The fires may reroute ships through the Port of Vancouver. In the Southeast, Distribution Technology, specializes in comprehensive port…
Holiday Insights & Supply Chain Trends for 2025
Holidays & Trends for 2025. As we approach the holiday season, the supply chain industry is getting a glimpse of the evolving industry where efficiency, sustainability, and resilience are essential for navigating 2025. Technological advancements will streamline operations, improve visibility, and reduce costs, while sustainability initiatives will reshape how businesses source and distribute goods. These trends will build responsive networks, better equipped to adapt to…
4PLs, Labor, PRISM Logistics and Distribution Technology
November has insights into 4PLs, Labor, PRISM Logistics and Distribution Technology. DC Velocity featured Jeremy Van Puffelen, president of PRISM Logistics in its October 2024 issue. PRISM Logistics operates over 2 million square feet of warehouse space in Northern California, serving clients in the consumer packaged goods (CPG), food and beverage, retail, and manufacturing sectors. Distribution Technology upgrades its website! At Distribution Technology, our Charlotte-based…
Insights & Call to Support ALAN from DCA
Insights & Call to Support ALAN from DCA. Team DCA companies help the American Logistics Aid Network (A.L.A.N.) and are encouraging readers to also. Ryder System, Inc., the DCA member company for the Midwestern US, published a blog post about the relationship between supply chains and healthcare. Learn key strategies for building a resilient supply chain. States Logistics shares three strategies for maintaining profitability when…
DCA 3PLs – Earning awards and certifications to serve better
DCA 3PLs – Earning awards and certifications to serve better. MetroPark Warehouses of Kansas City was awarded Extensiv Edge’s 2024 Rising Star Award. PRISM Logistics updates their food logistics as new USDA organic regulations are implemented. Read more in our newsletter!
Food Logistics Warehousing: Adapting to New USDA Organic Regulations for Enhanced Integrity
DCA Northern California 3PL PRISM Logistics is building on their food logistics under the latest USDA organic regulations. There are seven new regulations on: Extended Certification Requirements Import Certificates Identification on Non-Retail Containers On-Site Inspections Inspector and Certifier Training Standardized Certificates of Operation Enhanced Reporting and Recordkeeping. The overall goal is to maintain organic integrity while streamlining operations. PRISM Logistics ensures organic integrity through their…
MetroPark Warehouses of Kansas City Wins Extensiv Edge 2024 Rising Star Award
DCA Congratulates MetroPark Warehouse for Winning the Extensiv Edge’s 2024 Customer Award. MetroPark won this award by demonstrating proficiency through EDI connections and established themselves as a 3PL company. In just five months, they’ve increased their customer base by nearly 50! Read the initial article here! https://www.supplychaindive.com/press-release/20240729-extensiv-celebrates-innovation-and-customer-success-at-2024-edge-conference/
American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) and States Logistics Help Maui Wildfire Survivors
Once upon a mattress . . . Read our latest case study to learn how two days’ worth of donated warehousing and transloading services helped ALAN and our non-profit partners get 250 much-needed mattresses to Maui wildfire survivors.
