MD Logistics’ Blog

To be a successful third-party logistics provider, one who meets the various needs of clients, you must be willing to broaden your scope of services to accommodate new needs, oftentimes that includes expansion to new regions. This is exactly what led MD Logistics to consider expanding their brand in the West Coast, opening a state-of-the-art life sciences and pharmaceuticals warehouse in Reno, Nevada in 2011. Read the full article...

MD Logistics discusses the decision to build an Indianapolis warehouse network in the first installment of a blog series exploring their facilities serving the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry. Read the full article...

President and CEO, John Sell, recaps the events of 2022 and discusses his predictions for 2023 and a few things he is looking forward to. Read the full article...

As we move forward in 2022, President & CEO, John Sell, details his predictions for the year ahead and his appreciation for our customers and the MD Logistics team for their dedication during a challenging 2021. Read the full article...

As advancements in reusable shipping technology have been made, these products are becoming an attractive alternative to traditional shipping methods for those in the life sciences and pharmaceuticals industry. Read the full article...

There is a common phrase in the industry that a good 3PL partnership, is only as good as your integration. This is something that we keep top of mind with every new integration and over the years, we have learned what it takes to create mutually successful 3PL partnerships. Read the full article...

The advent of the global economy transformed the way we purchase goods. The COVID-19 pandemic forever altered the way in which supply chains operate. Now, a year later, logistics professionals around the world are making changes to their business plans, re-engineering their global supply chain to ensure future interruptions won't result in stock-outs of critical product. Read the full article...

2020 was a year of reaction and evolution as we responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though the pandemic consumed most of our year, there were a number of other exciting events that made our 2020. Read the full article...

As 2020 comes to a close, President & CEO, Mark Sell, details the year for MD Logistics and optimistically predicts what is to come in 2021. Read the full article...

MD Express has prioritized building lasting relationships with their vendors since 1996. Operating as a fully licensed and insured truckload broker, MD Express works with a network of highly skilled, reliable transportation vendors who uphold the quality that the MD Express brand demands and our customers have come to expect from them over the years. Read the full article...

In 1996, Mark Sell and Dave Kiebach, became the ‘M’ and the ‘D’ in MD Logistics, making their dream of owning their own company, a reality. When Dave passed away in November of 2007, Mark & Dave's wife Diana partnered to create a way to remember Dave and raise money for the Dave Kiebach Memorial Smile Fund, in care of the Hendricks County Community Foundation. Read the full article...

The freight forwarding industry has witnessed many changes over the years. Here's how our team and business has had to evolve alongside the expectations of the industry. Read the full article...

As the warehouse continues to evolve, safety training programs should be implemented in order to ensure your team can do their jobs in a safe and efficient manner. At MD Logistics, we realize that a safety program is not a one size fits all solution. Read the full article...

As more and more of the workforce transitions to a remote work situation, here are some tips and tricks from a full time remote team member to develop a productive, remote work situation for yourself. Read the full article...

The logistics labor market has experience a shortage in an interested and available labor pool as of late. Here's how we are attracting new logistics talent. Read the full article...

2019 was a year of growth for the entire MD Logistics organization. Here's a look-back on all the momentum that took place in the past year! Read the full article...

Dear friends and valued partners, It’s hard to believe 2019 is coming to a close. Another year down and I can’t help but think of... Read more »

As technology continues to play an important role in the supply chain. In an increasingly connected world, the challenge then becomes how do we make our systems and the greater supply chain secure from outside sources. Read the full article...

As the logsitics industry continues to evolve, there are a myria of changes that I think we will be witnessing over the course of the next decade. Here's how we are responding to those changes, now. Read the full article...

Often, 3PL providers will specialize in and target a specific industry, geographical market, or service offerings. Logistics providers who specialize by industry or service are referred to as niche 3PL's. Read the full article...