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Costa Solutions Sponsors 19th Annual United Way Golf Tournament

By |2024-10-23T13:11:57+00:00September 30th, 2017|Announcements|

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

The Best Way to Avoid Co-Employment Risk

By |2024-11-01T20:37:41+00:00September 6th, 2017|News, Uncategorized|

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

Why Do Lumper Services Get a Bad Rap?

By |2024-11-01T20:55:43+00:00August 4th, 2017|News, Uncategorized|

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

7 Ways to Reduce Warehouse Operating Costs

By |2024-11-01T20:54:14+00:00July 24th, 2017|News, Uncategorized|

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

Summer Cookout 2017

By |2024-10-23T13:18:10+00:00July 23rd, 2017|Announcements|

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

Developing a Career Mindset

By |2024-10-23T16:35:27+00:00July 5th, 2017|News, Uncategorized|

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

Costa Solutions Attends TPA Supply Chain Conference 2017

By |2024-10-23T14:09:34+00:00May 26th, 2017|Announcements|

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

6 Signs Your Warehouse Needs Improvement

By |2024-11-01T20:46:27+00:00May 25th, 2017|News, Uncategorized|

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,

Costa Solutions a Sponsor of Labatt Food Service Golf Outing

By |2024-10-23T13:14:43+00:00April 25th, 2017|Announcements|

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

How Cost Per Unit Saves Money Versus Hourly Rates

By |2024-11-01T21:08:02+00:00April 17th, 2017|News, Uncategorized|

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.

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