CHAINalytics

JUNE 7, 2022

Current ocean container shipping costs have turned some traditional packaging engineering considerations on their heads. Standard shipper sizes don’t allow for optimum container density, and shipping pallets may no longer make sense. As you no doubt have noticed, ocean container pricing has gone through the roof.

Packaging 118

Packaging Los Angeles Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies 118

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 15, 2018

For shippers, the best way to handle the e-commerce logistics surge lies in e-commerce freight consolidation and deconsolidation. E-Commerce Growth Is Incompatible With Stagnate Freight Shipping Strategies E-commerce growth can boggle the mind. Faster delivery and decreased freight spend. Get your free white paper.

Freight 120

Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 120

Multichannel Merchant

APRIL 7, 2022

The call for sustainable shipping is getting real. Pressure is coming from all sides for companies to adopt more sustainable shipping practices. For shippers worried about the pressure to green up their shipping operations, and the associated costs and resources required, there’s good news. Reduce Packaging Waste.

Sustainability 111

Sustainability Shipping Waste Reduction Modeling 111

GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

These giants have deep pockets, capable of offering low-cost, if not free, parcel shipping. However, that does not mean all shippers must face the challenges to ship parcel at their expense. If shippers charge to ship parcel, customers will simply go to Amazon. Negotiate Shipping Rates Like a Pro.

Material Savings 151

Material Savings Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies Negotiating Skills 151

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. This comes in the form of eliminating unnecessary packaging materials and doing a better job of recycling.

Waste Reduction 263

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 263

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint by taking a deeper look at their supply chain, including product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. Companies can accurately calculate shipping level emissions and compare them across specific time intervals.

Benchmarking 217

Benchmarking Sustainability Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 217

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The path to perfect implementation of a new e-commerce shipping strategy is not always clear, and it comes with several challenges that can undermine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of e-commerce. Channel-specific processes. Delays in order fulfillment and delivery. Troublesome returns management. Increased risk. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

Price Reduction 181

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 181

Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Shippers have a lot to focus on to ensure that they provide good customer service through timely, quality deliveries while reducing shipping spend. Meeting these goals takes strategic shipping optimization that carefully weighs customer experience with company needs and goals. What Is Parcel or Freight Shipping Invoice Auditing?

Freight 52

Freight Material Savings Shipping Negotiating Skills 52

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The freight industry of today is evolving rapidly. It is no longer bound by the traditional constraints of the economy, and Amazon is gearing up to begin expanding to be the best of the global freight shipping providers. 8 Freight Shipping Trends Shippers Must Know for 2017. Freight Rates Will Increase.

Freight 120

Freight Trends Shipping Price Reduction 120

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 1, 2020

Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Freight shipping article, and permission to publish here, provided by Victor at excelsior.ph. For companies trying to make a sale of their goods and services overseas, saving money on shipping expenses is a big thing. Next is to be practical with your packaging materials.

Material Savings 69

Material Savings Negotiating Skills Freight Shipping 69

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The Importance of the International Shipping Industry! As e-commerce has grown in popularity, so has international shipping. Since this new system allows you to buy goods from other countries, you must know all about international shipping, from what to expect when shipping from another country to avoiding fraud.

Shipping 96

Shipping Supply Chain Planning Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chain Planning 96

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2019

Amazon announced that it shipped 5 billion items through Prime alone in 2017, and some analysts estimate it will ship over 4 billion packages in 2018. Shipping Costs Are A Thorn In Amazon’s Side At its core, Amazon is a logistics company. Amazon currently enjoys about 50% of all US e-commerce business.

Purchasing Training 187

Purchasing Training Price Mitigation Strategies Training Freight 187

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s Podcast episode Cerasis welcomes Bob Malley, CEO of Pierbridge , a company offering enterprise shipping technology aiding logistics entities & shippers in managing parcel shipping more effectively to meet the challenges of omnichannel shipping.

Optimization Software 197

Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Analytics Software Resource Reduction 197

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

In today's ever more complex supply chain riddled with thousands upon thousands of processes, shipping freight has moved beyond tactical prowess for those who execute well and has evolved to now include strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to maintain not only a competitive edge but reduce overall transportation cost footprint.

Negotiating Skills 120

Negotiating Skills Freight Shipping Innovation 120

Freight Plus

JUNE 5, 2020

explains small package shipping and it's cost. This conversation is a part of a white paper guide to small package coming Summer 2020. Chris Peckham, Director of Operations at Aborn & Co., Audio only version. Chris can be reached on. Future proof your supply chain. Subscribe now on. Spotify. ,

Packaging 52

Packaging Shipping Supply Chain Logistics 52

Freight Plus

JUNE 5, 2020

explains small package shipping and it's cost. This conversation is a part of a white paper guide to small package coming Summer 2020. Chris Peckham, Director of Operations at Aborn & Co., Audio only version. Chris can be reached on. Future proof your supply chain. Subscribe now on. Spotify. ,

Packaging 52

Packaging Shipping Supply Chain Logistics 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2020

Shipping Damage article and permission to publish here provided by excelsior.ph. Shipping damage can cost any business owner a significant loss in annual gross sales. Although it can be prevented, damages on shipping can happen more often and might bring a series of detrimental effects for both the buyer and the seller.

Shipping 98

Shipping How To Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Packaging 98

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long The end result of the loss of propulsion was the ship crashing into the bridge. mile-long span. An estimated 11.5

Prescriptive Analytics Software 251

Prescriptive Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Logistics 251

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” Rising Freight Spend . One area that can quickly yield benefits is in parcel shipping.

Negotiating Skills 103

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies 103

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The company is boasting its quickest delivery time yet, saying that packages are being prepared for dispatch within 11 minutes of an order placement at same-day facilities. This allows faster delivery, as delivery stations go from handling 60,000 packages a day to over 110,000 during the holiday season. billion packages in the U.S.,

Logistics Network Optimization Software 231

Logistics Network Optimization Software Albuquerque Logistics Cost Reduction Strategies 231

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 11, 2022

How Eco-Friendly Packaging is Impacting Sustainability! Product packaging significantly contributes to the modern world’s waste problem. Many businesses are now switching to eco-friendly packaging and shipping mailers to solve this problem. Here are eight reasons your business should use eco-friendly shipping mailers: 1.

Shipping 89

Shipping Material Savings Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 89

Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

Freight Market California’s AB5 AB5 has the potential to destabilize the trucking market in California, which can create a variety of issues for shippers moving freight in and out of the state. Large impacts on the freight market remain to be seen. CNN continues to provide real-time war coverage here.

Freight 76

Freight Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 76

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

That’s exactly what Amazon is doing as it with its “Ships in Product Packaging” (SIPP) program, which, as the name suggests, allows products to ship in their original box or bag without any added Amazon packaging. Bank Freight Payment Index. But sometimes, branding has to take a back seat to sustainability.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 214

Logistics Network Optimization Software Las Vegas Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software 214

Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 26, 2021

Freight managers have a lot to track and keep up with when it comes to logistical planning for shipments within the supply chain. Of all these, freight fee considerations are among the important but most overlooked. And they form the basis of the two most crucial shipping documents, says the Balance SMB. Cargo Insurance.

Freight 59

Freight Cost Reduction Strategies Shipping Expense Reduction 59

Freight Center

DECEMBER 19, 2019

But logistics is a tricky industry and there are easy ways to waste money when shipping freight. We’ve put together the 3 most common ways to waste money when it comes to freight shipping and what your business can do to stay ahead of the game. Costly adjustments post-shipment can wreak havoc on your freight budget.

Shipping 44

Shipping Freight Material Savings Third Party Logistics 44

Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Throughout 2020, disruption took center-stage, leaving companies and shippers scrambling to find resources and strategies that will enable the survival of the coming peak season shipping capacity crunch. For that reason, shippers need to know a few tips to survive and thrive with a data-driven, peak season shipping strategy.

Capacity 52

Capacity Prescriptive Analytics Software Packaging Resource Reduction 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Shipping Zones article originally published by, and permission to publish here provide by Jake Rheude at redstagfulfillment.com. Carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS use shipping zones to determine the shipping cost of a package. ECommerce businesses need to pay attention to shipping zones. Subscribe Here!

Negotiating Skills 96

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Shipping 96

Intelligent Audit

JUNE 8, 2021

Transportation and logistics managers have a lot jockeying for their attention as many different services and aspects of shipping fight for time and resources. One important consideration that must not get overlooked is the impact the paper and packaging industry has on various transportation services.

Packaging 52

Packaging Transportation Management Transportation Industrial 52

Intelligent Audit

JUNE 7, 2021

Transportation and logistics managers have a lot jockeying for their attention as many different services and aspects of shipping fight for time and resources. One important consideration that must not get overlooked is the impact the paper and packaging industry has on various transportation services.

Packaging 52

Packaging Transportation Management Transportation Industrial 52

Freightera

JUNE 14, 2023

One of those little things that’s gaining in popularity is pallet shipping. Beyond its convenience and cost-effectiveness, pallet shipping offers significant environmental benefits. In this article, we explore how pallet shipping contributes to a more sustainable future and the positive impact it has on the environment.

Waste Reduction 34

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Shipping 34

Intelligent Audit

JULY 14, 2022

Cargo vessels, planes, and semi-trucks portray freight transportation as they cross great distances to get loads to their final destination. However, without the correct paperwork, freight can’t leave the ground. It would follow that an increase in packages and parcels will increase freight damage. dollars in 2021.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Intelligent Audit

JUNE 22, 2022

That primary business platform is the foundation for the shipping industry today. But delayed payments or mistakes with freight invoices can create a cascade of disruptions for companies of all sizes. What is a freight invoice is a loaded question. According to 2022 reports within the shipping and freight industry from C.H.

Freight 52

Freight Expense Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

SupplyPike

MAY 20, 2020

Learn about: Key differences between LTL and FTL shipping Shipping options offered by Walmart. Did you know that you do not have to hire and pay for a full truck if your freight is much less than a truckload? Freight carriers offer a variety of choices for transporting commercial shipments. Want more on shipping?

Shipping 98

Shipping Warehousing Purchasing Skills Freight 98

ShipBob

JULY 28, 2023

But, the fact of the matter is, if you’re transporting products overseas then you need to know how to properly fill out a shipping manifest. Understanding the ins and outs of shipping manifests, and getting them right the first time, can save you a lot of time and stress down the line. What is a shipping manifest? The result?

Shipping 52

Shipping Cargo Material Savings Third Party Logistics 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 17, 2020

What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management? Freight Management services article and permission to publish here provided by Saheer Gurjot. According to Steele’s Transportation Group , freight management services help companies more efficiently move freight from one point to an end destination.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 78

Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 78

Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 10, 2023

During what is typically peak season in customer demand, what we’re seeing instead is reduced shipping demand and declining freight rates. We’re seeing signs of how lower freight volumes are affecting peak season parcel shipping. These falling freight volumes have led to lower rates and lower transportation costs.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Real-time Visibility 52