Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Amazon to deliver Whole Foods groceries in two hours for Prime users (CNBC). CX North America Expands Driver Mobile App with Digital Proof of Delivery Update. Shipping with Amazon. P&G Remaking Supply Chain Network (WSJ – sub. Business Interest in Blockchain Picks Up (WSJ – sub. and FedEx Corp.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

In contrast, the larger Amazon warehouses typically rely on delivery stations closer to customers for the final stage of shipping. Analysts say Amazon’s service can help the company retain users of its $139-a-year Amazon Prime subscription, which also provides streaming, discounts at Whole Foods Market and other perks.

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Zipline Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Zipline Logistics is the only third-party logistics solutions provider in North America exclusively servicing the consumer-packaged goods sector. Top shipping locations: Walmart, Costco, Bath & Body Works, Whole Foods, and Best Buy . Are you ready to dominate your category? Request a KanoPI Demo. Our stats: .

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, one of the things we are thankful for is the food that graces our tables. Food business writer Laura Reiley ( @lreiley ) reports, “This spring, turkey farmers around the country had to roll the dice, take a guess: What would pandemic Thanksgiving look like?

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

For example, carriers plan to reduce the capacity for the Asia-to-North America West Coast trade lanes by as much as 29% in the weeks following China’s Golden week in early October. Facing difficulty in the trans-Pacific market, industry-leading shipping giant Maersk has announced it’s dropped two trans-pacific services.

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Vinculum

APRIL 8, 2020

When seller brands dream of penetrating the international e-commerce markets, they usually picture North America – and they have justifiable reasons for this: As of 2018, the average revenue per online shopper is the highest for the United States. Food & Drinks. The order is then shipped to this local partner.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

Each year around 700 million TEUs are shipped across the world keeping global trade and businesses running and more than eighty percent of global goods trade volumes are carried by sea, with about a sixth of that volume in shipping containers. in March, while the average delay for late vessel arrivals decreased once again to 7.26

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ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

Today’s customer expectations demand fast and accurate shipping, no matter where they shop online. Same-day delivery and last-mile logistics in North America is estimated to grow by $62.71 A ProShip study found that 97% of customers expect the ability to monitor their orders throughout every step of the shipping process.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

“In the last 15 years of our business, we have focused solely on partnering with CPG brands and learning everything there is to know about their business and the big-box retailers they ship into.”. Zipline Logistics is the only third-party logistics solutions provider in North America exclusively servicing the consumer-packaged goods sector.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

surcharge on shipments to domestic packages shipped to remote ZIP codes. As airfreight demand falls, ocean shipping rates continue to plummet, leading many shippers to reevaluate their operations. According to Freightos , China-North America trade lane rates fell more than 40% YoY. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 18, 2018

They are pushing costs back on Mondelez while Dell controls a major part of their channel through their direct ship model. Average Supply Chain Performance in Food Value Chains. The decline in food margin and cost management in most of the industries is usually counter-intuitive and flies in the face of convention.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

This trend spawned chains like Trader Joes, Walmart, Whole Foods, etc. As the bricks and mortar retailer is attacked by eCommerce pure plays—Amazon in North America, Alibaba in China, and Flipcart in India—assortment and excitement in the store become paramount to lure customers. Why Is It More Important Now?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

These three headlines from Transport Topics and Food Shippers of America magazine tell the story of one of the most important challenges facing shippers in North America leading into 2018. “Truckload Carriers Pitch Rate Hikes Driven by ELDs, Driver Pay, Hot Market”. “The There can be no argument. asks the author.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Supply Chain Nation recently interviewed Gartner Research Vice President, Mike Griswold, on the current trends in food retailing. food retailers have been behind their European counterparts in implementing e-commerce strategies such as “click-and-collect.” That puts a number of pressures on food retailers. Should they pilot?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 20, 2020

Whenever a product requires temperature-controlled shipping , a layer of complexity is automatically added. Orders should be optimized based on your weekly freight mix, whether it’s frozen or refrigerated food, perishables, or confectionery shipments. Is Temperature Controlled LTL Right for Your Business? Transportfolio.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

There was a lot of shipping-related news this week. At launch, eBay will guarantee delivery in 3 days or less on 20 million eligible items – millions of which will offer free shipping. In addition, shoppers will also be able to search for and filter items by 1- and 2-day delivery.”.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

Maersk, Alibaba team up to offer online booking of ship places (Reuters). Shipping Alliances Shore Up Industry, Unsettle Customers (WSJ – sub. It could also have tracking and payment options to speed up the entire shipping process. Amazon’s robot army grows by 50 percent (The Seattle Times). What to make of all this news?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 21, 2020

Whenever a product requires temperature-controlled shipping , a layer of complexity is automatically added. Orders should be optimized based on your weekly freight mix, whether it’s frozen or refrigerated food, perishables, or confectionery shipments. Is Temperature Controlled LTL Right for Your Business? Transportfolio.

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QAD

AUGUST 18, 2022

A lack of traceability in the drug supply chain is a barrier to progress in all of these areas, but the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to change that through the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). The same year, North America saw a record-high number of drug-related seizures stemming from illegitimate pharmaceuticals.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Whether shipping produce or scrap metal, generalized providers could secure reliable capacity for an array of companies. The idea that you should call the same provider to ship produce and chemicals simply no longer flies. With its expansion, distinct varieties of providers emerged in the space.

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AFFLINK

MARCH 6, 2017

Today's food industry supply chain operators would do well to learn from the excellent procurement management example that McDonald's has set. When questions arose about the company’s environmental policy, McDonald’s launched “Our Food/Your Questions” series about its food and supply chain. Contingency Planning is Essential.

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods! Other industries that don’t ship physical goods (for example Financial Services or Insurance) have adopted sophisticated Strategic Sourcing methodology for their Procurement. Subscribe Here! Email Address. What’s more?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 11, 2019

According to the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), a record number of robots were shipped to companies last year , with more non-automotive companies installing robots than ever before. Almost 36,000 units were shipped in 2018, a 7 percent increase over 2017, with shipments to non-automotive companies up 41 percent.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

As many as 30 container ships were waiting to be unloaded at the Port of Long Beach at one point. Currently, 70 ships are backlogged off Southern California ports , the area responsible for nearly half of all US imports , waiting to be unloaded. The situation, in 2020, was the worst in history.

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Freightera

APRIL 16, 2020

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 15, 2020 (Newswire.com) – Freightera , a leading online freight marketplace offering instant freight quotes and streamlining shipping operations for manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors in Canada and the U.S.,

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Andrew Lynch is President and Co-Founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. He works alongside clients ranging from some of the largest food and beverage businesses in the world to the brightest up-and-coming CPG brands in North America.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 20, 2020

If you’re currently shipping less than truckload (LTL) or underutilized truckload freight, a retail consolidation program might be the answer you need. The right shipping strategy is vital to ensure your products are where they need to be when they need to be there, especially in times of disruption.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 4, 2016

That means placing higher value on commodities that don’t need to be packed or shipped – things like ideas and great content, and other assets that can easily be transmitted digitally. People will always need clothes, food, and other basic necessities that can’t just be conjured out of thin air.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Consumer expectations are also changing rapidly all over North America. Mobile platforms have the potential to enhance user efficiencies and the customer experience, all while helping to streamline daily processes and manage shipping spikes across multiple sectors. They now require rapid, often same-day updates and deliveries.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more. It will allow for the automation of more complex warehousing tasks, such as unloading shipping containers and picking packets or individual e-commerce orders. Content Summary: Trucks Platoon Across North Carolina Turnpike.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The last mile delivery market size in North America is expected to grow by USD 59.81 Technavio, Last Mile Delivery Market in North America by Service and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2021-2025, Jan 2021. They want a free and fast returns shipping service for their orders.

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Zipline Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2020

We proudly work alongside clients ranging from some of the largest food and beverage business in the world to the brightest up-and-coming CPG brands in North America. That means making your goals our goals and working to meet them.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Some the country’s biggest CPG brands are leaving the old strategy of transactional shipping behind in favor of strategic logistics partnerships. We proudly work alongside clients ranging from some of the largest food and beverage business in the world to the brightest up-and-coming CPG brands in North America.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity. California.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 23, 2023

The Teamsters represent about 340,000 UPS employees, more than half of the company’s workforce in the largest private-sector contract in North America. The fulfillment space of these sites is designed to expand access to the retailer’s next- or two-day shipping. Food and agriculture companies in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2023

small and midsize businesses (SMBs) plan to shift “most or all” of their suppliers to North America as the nearshoring trend gains steam, according to a poll of 300 supply chain managers conducted by the business software marketplace Capterra. Congratulations to the Las Vegas Golden Knights and Denver Nuggets.

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