Now that the dust has somewhat settled we thought it appropriate in this blog to provide clarification, and hopefully eliminate some of the misconceptions and confusion over the use of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and how the Hours-of-Service (HOS) is administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to agricultural commodities, specifically produce. ...
Many Western Growers members will routinely request help with providing an internal check list of questions for shippers to ask when produce arrives at contract destination and there has been an USDA or CFIA inspection secured. Such a document is a best practice in order to establish an expected discipline with your sales staff to, as ...
As every company knows (or should know), establishing a weekly/daily routine to review your accounts receivables, defines best in class sales operations. Those companies that have a coordinated approach from both sales and accounting staff to encourage adherence to payments terms, routinely have a reduced bad debt experience and increased cash flow. Hoping that your ...