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Shipping Perfume 101: How to Pack & Ship Perfume

ShipBob

And, with the growth of ecommerce, customers are buying unique luxury or everyday perfumes online at more affordable prices than ever before — while also still expecting fast shipping. . The different types of perfumes that shipped regularly include . But no matter what type of perfume you sell, shipping perfume is a risky endeavor.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 5-9, 2018)

Talking Logistics

NTSB renews call for sleep apnea testing as part of investigation of rail accidents (Fleet Owner). Shipping with Amazon. See my recent comments on the dangers of viewing blockchain technology as a miracle cure for supply chain visibility.). and FedEx Corp.” Once complete, P&G said its new supply chain will enable 80% of U.S.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Such meetings are generally hyped as platforms that can bring sweeping global action which makes it very hard for the participants to live up to the expectations. In 2018, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) road transport accounted for three-quarters of transport emissions. Most of this, 45.1

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This Week in Logistics News (March 4-8, 2019)

Talking Logistics

Here are some excerpts from the article: The retailer wants suppliers that ship full trucks of products to deliver orders within a specified two-day window 87% of the time, up from an 85% rate it targeted previously. Providers of real-time freight visibility solutions. project44 Adds Ocean Visibility to Platform.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 9-13, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Deutsche Post DHL to deploy self-driving delivery trucks by 2018 (TechCrunch). FAA Panel Splits on Drone Tracking Requirements (WSJ – sub. CSX customers demand end to shipping bottlenecks as CEO apologizes (Reuters). A few questions to ask yourself as you finalize your transportation budget and execution plans for 2018.

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Combat Rising Transportation Costs and Driver Shortage With Supply Chain Analytics

Savi

Supply Chain Challenges: Freight Volume Rising, Driver Shortage Growing The shipping industry plays a critical role in world economics. Its immense power stems from its ubiquity–in every sector, you will find shipping and a supply chain. This confluence caused a problem that persists today.

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Jumpstarting Your Journey Toward Digital Transformation in MRO for Manufacturers

RFgen

What types of software can jumpstart this digital transformation in your organization. 94% of companies view MRO as an important part of their overall operations, according to a 2018 survey by Peerless Research Group (PRG). How digitizing these areas of your business can create value within your existing infrastructure.