September 18, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Unrecorded Warehouse Activity

Inventory visibility problems often begin when physical warehouse events are not properly recorded. Missing trailer arrivals, unrecorded inventory moves, inaccurate yard locations, delayed receiving confirmations, and undocumented loading activities can create inventory discrepancies, shipping delays, customer service issues, and billing disputes.
August 4, 2026

Why 3PLs Are Betting Big on Warehouse Growth Again

The U.S. industrial real estate market is showing renewed strength, with 3PLs and other logistics companies signing longer leases for larger warehouse facilities, signaling growing confidence in future business conditions.
March 3, 2026

Harnessing Power BI in Excalibur WMS for Greater Control and Efficiency 

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.
July 7, 2025

Exploring Software Extensibility

Extensibility is a software engineering principle that allows for future growth and the ability to extend a system. So, how is software built to provide a strong core package that is cost effective, scalable, and stable while also allowing for rapid development and extensibility? In a previous blog, I wrote about the decision to use commercial off the shelf software vs a custom solution, and how Camelot utilizes both with the power of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to bring value to our 3rd party logistics clients. But what does that […]
June 28, 2025

The Impact of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” on the 3PL Warehousing Industry

President Donald J. Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), a cornerstone of his second-term economic agenda, has sparked widespread discussion across industries, including third-party logistics (3PL) and warehousing. Passed by the House of Representatives in May 2025 and awaiting Senate approval, the bill introduces sweeping tax reforms, trade policy changes, and spending adjustments aimed at boosting American economic growth. But how does this legislation specifically affect the 3PL warehousing industry? This blog explores the potential implications, focusing on tax provisions, tariff policies, and shifts in supply chain dynamics, while critically […]
May 1, 2024

ALAN and Camelot 3PL Software at 2024 IWLA

ALAN is short for the American Logistics Aid Network, is a nonprofit organization focused on disaster relief. They connect nonprofits with donated logistic services to aid in humanitarian efforts during disasters, formed shortly after Hurricane Katrina, and celebrating their 20th anniversary soon.