April 30, 2026
Q2 2026 Customer Survey Results & Insights We recently surveyed Camelot 3PL Software customers to understand how their businesses are performing, how they’re using Excalibur, and the impact our platform has had on their operations. The results tell a compelling story of growth, satisfaction, and optimism in the 3PL industry. 📈 A Growing Industry: Over 53% Report Business Growth Despite market uncertainties, the 3PL industry continues to thrive. Our survey reveals that over half of respondents experienced growth in the past 12 months: Significant Growth: 18% saw major expansion with […]
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. […]