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.

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Sustainability Shipping Waste Reduction Modeling 111

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

UPS Freight, has started to empty its network of freight and is refusing inbound shipments with delivery dates after November 8, 2018, reports William B. The actions taken by UPS will place a considerable burden on LTL shippers, and it is essential to understand what this move means for the shipper that routinely uses UPS Freight.

Freight 169

Freight Negotiating Skills Third Party Logistics Supply Chain Network Software 169

Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

I’ve spent most of this week in Dorking, England (not far from London) meeting with executives from Paragon Software Systems and several of its customers (I’ll share my takeaways from the visit, including my video interviews with clients, in a future post). Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Predictive Analytics Software 0

Freight Center

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

2020 Freight Shipping Outlook. Freight Shipping Factors Changing. We’ve been pointing to a number of issues that have elevated freight shipping rates over the last few years. In the past few months there has been an increase in the volume of freight shipped. Here’s why. More Trucks on the Road.

Capacity 42

Capacity Shipping Freight Price Reduction 42

FLEXE

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Meeting customers’ demand for flexible shopping options is more complicated than ever before. Consumers expect shorter product life cycles with higher product variety, same- or next-day delivery, free shipping and an option to order online and pickup in-store. —it’s very likely it would have lost the sale to a competing store that did.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 66

Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 66

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

The authors of this report noted that manufacturing output fell at second-steepest rate since this survey began in early 2004. Panelists reported higher rates of quits compared to previous months with fewer panelists reporting improvement in meeting headcount targets.” in March to 46.0 and European businesses in the coming months.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement China Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning 52

FLEXE

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Meeting customers’ demand for flexible shopping options is more complicated than ever before. Consumers expect shorter product life cycles with higher product variety, same- or next-day delivery, free shipping and an option to order online and pickup in-store. —it’s very likely it would have lost the sale to a competing store that did.

Supply Chain Software 38

Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 38