Costa Solutions is proud to have been counted among the elite sponsors of our partner's 19th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the United Way. The tournament took place Sept. 13-14 at the J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country. United Way for Greater San Antonio offers resources to low-income individuals and families. Costa Solutions has been a
Temp agencies are a common resource for companies with seasonal, project-based, or manual labor-intensive operations. In our global economy, everyone is familiar with the advantages of outsourcing, and human resources are no exception. However, hiring a temp agency can quickly become a risky proposition if the legal frameworks surrounding the practice aren’t well-understood. What is
A quick Google search of trucking forums shows that many in the industry have had unpleasant experiences with lumpers. So widespread is this opinion that we set out to diagnose the problem and explain why a properly managed lumper program is an asset to both the host company and the drivers who visit it. Commonly
In any business, using a warehouse becomes a prerequisite. It is the place where raw or produced materials are stored. This serves as the link between production site and logistics department of the company. To keep margins on the higher side, it is necessary to keep warehouse operating costs within control. Without effective planning and
Costa Solutions’ Summer Cookout is always a hit. With games, Texas BBQ, and a dunking tank (pretty much required when it’s 102°!) everyone had a good time winning prizes, enjoying good food, and just kicking back with their coworkers. These photos were taken by our team member Lesa Lee. You can read about her experience
Anyone who’s spent time searching for a job knows how stressful it can be. Submitting applications, waiting to hear back from companies, and interviewing can really take their toll on a person. After all, one’s livelihood is at stake. Finding a job and keeping is one of the most important undertakings in life. We recognize
This year Costa Solutions had the pleasure of attending the 2017 Trading Partner Alliance (TPA) Supply Chain Conference. We spent our time connecting with retail, manufacturing, and technology executives from across the country. Participation in industry events like this one helps us stay abreast of the latest developments in inbound logistics, all for the benefit
As a provider of unloading and support services for warehouses, we’ve seen the tunnel vision that can befall managers all too often. It’s easy to fall into the “business as usual” trap. When you’re busy working in the business, sometimes you need some outside perspective to be able to work on the business—to that end,
On April 17-18, Costa Solutions was among the sponsors and participants in the first annual Labatt Food Service Championship for the Arts golf outing. The event was conceived in support of the development of OPERA San Antonio, a brand new cultural institution here in our headquarters city. Even the largest arts establishments generate less revenue
Warehouse labor is usually the biggest driver of cost in the inbound supply chain. Workers employed by a warehouse are most often paid an hourly rate that scales up based on the worker’s tenure at the company, level of experience at hire, or seniority. This is a straightforward approach that is easy to account for.