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Fast Shipping: 2022 Consumer Expectations

Ware2Go

Learn how fast shipping promises drive top of funnel purchase decisions and how merchants of all sizes can make fulfillment a competitive advantage. When Amazon Prime launched in 2005, 2-day shipping was a novelty and what Jeff Bezos himself said felt like “an indulgent luxury”. Fast Shipping in 2022. A Look Back.

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National Logistics Day 2023

Enterra Insights

By 1956, the first container ship sailed from the port of New Jersey to Texas. It has been around since 2005 and is celebrated every year as a way to thank those who work hard behind the scenes, ensuring that goods are delivered quickly, efficiently and safely.”[3] That includes packaging, warehousing, shipping, and more.

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Where Do We Go From Here? Taking a Look at the 2016 State of Logistics Report

GlobalTranz

Changes in transportation and storage of inventory costs made up significant portion of the 2016 SOL. However, less-than-truckload shipping revenue rose 7 percent and small package shipping rose by 8 percent. Inventories are a major issue analyzed by the 2016 SOL as well. Yet, the inventory cost increased in 2015 by 5.1

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This Week in Logistics News (September 3-7, 2018)

Talking Logistics

The New First Moment of Truth: Can We Ship It Profitably? The first moment of truth in retail, as coined in 2005 by former P&G President and CEO A.G. In this age of free shipping, it seems that for online orders, there’s a new first moment of truth: can we ship it profitably?

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Six Sigma Tools and Inventory Management

EMERGE App

At first glance, there may not be much synergy between Six Sigma and inventory management. Next, we’ll explore whether it is still relevant today and what it means for inventory management. Finally, we’ll finish by exploring Six Sigma methodologies and tools used in modern Lean Six Sigma and Lean Inventory Management.

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Last Mile Carrier Tracking: 5 Tips for eCommerce Merchants

Ware2Go

Last mile carrier tracking shows the status and often location of a package from the moment the shipping information is sent to the carrier. By adopting a distributed fulfillment network, merchants can offer their customers 1 to 2-day ground shipping. What Is Last Mile Carrier Tracking? Watch ECR4Kids’ full story here.

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Amazon Effect: What Does Amazon Teach Us With Its Obsession Over Customer Experience

Turvo

On the surface, the Amazon Effect is the new standard of excellence that all customers have come to expect following the break-neck speed and low-cost, if not free, shipping associated with Amazon purchases. Amazon has become the quintessential example of customer experience and quality service as a leader in on-demand shipping services.