The US Logistics Playbook: Shipping Profitably in an Uncertain World

Inside this book, you'll discover:

• The 14 critical shifts that transform logistics from cost center to growth engine — each one battle-tested with brands doing $5M-$30M who've used these principles to dominate their categories (pp. 19-164)

• How to reach 85% of US consumers in 2 days from one strategically located warehouse — and why premature distribution splitting destroys more brands than it helps (pp. 63-69)

• Battle-tested strategies from 16 years of real-world logistics leadership — not academic theory, but proven approaches that work when everything else falls apart (pp. 17-18, 177-178)

• The 20-25% shipping markup your 3PL never mentioned — and why those "competitive storage rates" are pure bait designed to hook you into paying thousands in invisible fees every month (pp. 45-48)

• The customs documentation mistakes that trigger years of "random" inspections — and how getting it right the first time creates a permanent competitive advantage in speed and reliability (pp. 117-122)

• How one apparel brand avoided $225,000 in unnecessary duties — and the classification strategy that saves money on every future shipment (pp. 117-118)

• Why the Amazon multi-warehouse model will bankrupt most brands — and the 4PL network strategy that gives you coast-to-coast coverage without the capital drain or operational nightmare (pp. 61-69)

• The "psychological last mile" that's killing 30% of your conversions — why customers abandon their carts at checkout and how strategic logistics messaging transforms browsers into buyers (pp. 83-91)

• How to capture market share during supply chain chaos — while competitors freeze waiting for "perfect conditions," decisive brands use disruption to steal customers and shelf space permanently (pp. 155-164)

• Why waiting for "calmer seas" means watching competitors steal your market share — the past 5 years prove disruption is the new normal, and hesitation is more expensive than imperfect action (pp. 151-164)

• The window for transformation is narrowing — as more brands discover these strategies, the competitive advantages diminish. Early adopters capture disproportionate benefits. (pp. 164, 172)

• And much more.

About Sweetwater Logistics

“Sweetwater Logistics has been instrumental in my ability to focus on expanding my business into new markets and driving sales. I wish I had outsourced the order handling and shipping tasks earlier! Steve takes an active role in trying to identify new opportunities and ways to grow my business. Sweetwater Logistics has proven to be much more than just a fulfillment company – they are a business growth company.” — J. Krause, All Sports Endurance

“Steve and his team have handled my shipping demands for 10 years – reliably, and professionally. Yet no matter how much they grow, Sweetwater feels like my own in-house shipping department. My unique demands, ever-changing, are always met with confident flexibility, “You bet we can do that!” Really, a great company.” — Douglas Dussault, Potironne, LLC

“We have been with Sweetwater just over a year now and have yet to experience a single failed or late delivery. A huge plus is that there have been no surprises when it comes to the billing. Their quotes are rock solid! There are no hidden extra fees or charges. A rare gem. Totally recommended, a brilliant team, five stars all the way.” — Derek Gordon, Gortech