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Will that be automatic or semi-automatic to manage your supply chain?
Kinaxis
JANUARY 16, 2015
Perhaps an earlier low priority order can ship on time while a later high priority order will ship late due to constrained supply?
The Best Practices of LTL Shipping
Cerasis
MAY 18, 2016
Unfortunately, carriers have made figuring out best practices and freight pricing difficult, but you can simplify the process if you know how to distinguish different modes of shipping, when to use less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, and how combining LTL shipping with other modes of shipping will provide the greatest benefit. Understanding the Different Modes of Shipping. LTL shipping is used for packages that typically weigh between 150 and 10,000 pounds.
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A New Model for LTL Shipping with Keith Farnsworth
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 24, 2019
We’re based out of Scottsdale, Arizona. [01:12] It gives customers a cheaper option when they’re shipping less than a truckload. The post A New Model for LTL Shipping with Keith Farnsworth appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. [00:20] Opening / Introduction. [00:39]
The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts
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. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. Arizona.
Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak
Zipline Logistics
MAY 12, 2020
Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Shipping in or out of Alabama should be back to pre-pandemic difficulty. Arizona. Shipping to and from Florida should be undisrupted.
Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Zipline Logistics
MAY 19, 2020
Shipping in or out of Alabama should be?back Arizona ? . Shippers should expect pre-pandemic operations in Arizona.?? . When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational. Shipping in or out of Georgia should not be an issue?for
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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?
Freight Center
JANUARY 1, 2019
Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Additionally, you may notice that the cost of your shipment changes depending on which state you are shipping to or from. Yes indeed, freight shipping prices do vary by state. One important factor to note is that most carriers are not national, meaning they only ship within a region. Arizona.
Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins
Zipline Logistics
MAY 5, 2020
Shipping in or out of Alabama should be close to normal. . Arizona . As the state reopens retail facilities on May 4, shipping in and out of Arizona should not be substantially impacted. . Shipping to or from Colorado should not be restricted. .
Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?
Freight Center
JANUARY 1, 2019
Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Additionally, you may notice that the cost of your shipment changes depending on which state you are shipping to or from. Yes indeed, freight shipping prices do vary by state. One important factor to note is that most carriers are not national, meaning they only ship within a region. Arizona.
This Week in Logistics News (November 14-18, 2016)
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
UPS And Sealed Air Partner To Provide Powerful E-Commerce Packaging And Shipping Solutions. As highlighted in the Wall Street Journal yesterday, the company is enabling Crate & Barrel to “[add] items to its online assortment that it won’t handle or ship.
Road to Nowhere: The Dire Status of U.S. Infrastructure
Elementum
JULY 20, 2015
The collapse of a major bridge on I-10 connecting California to Arizona served as a striking reminder that US infrastructure is failing and little is being done about it.
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What Effects Could Trump Policies Have on International Shipping
3PL Insights
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
With so many uncertainties surrounding President Trump’s plans to impose international trade tariffs and taxes, there has been speculation that the resulting impact on international shipping could be huge. Greater Struggles Ahead for the Shipping Industry.
The $4,000 Transportation Question
Talking Logistics
MARCH 12, 2019
I manage the providers we use to ship and what rates I’m comfortable paying those providers, while also thinking of different ways to get goods to our customers as cheaply as possible. Is it worth overnighting that item from China just to make it to the middle of the desert in Arizona for a photo shoot? Is it really worth de-prioritizing other customers’ orders so that an associate can ship something to an Instagram influencer?
3 Logistics Technology Trends in 2016: Automation Leads the Way
Cerasis
JANUARY 14, 2016
From increased affordability and efficiency of the transportation management system (TMS) to the application of Bluetooth technology for superior tracking of product movements, 2016 will be the year in which technology becomes an integral, if not the exclusive, part of the shipping process.
How E-Commerce Businesses are Winning in an Amazon World
Freight Center
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
With free two-day shipping, reviews system, and easy return policy, it makes sense that Amazon is at the helm of online retailers. Have a Killer Shipping Policy. More than likely, smaller e-commerce businesses cannot offer free two-day shipping a la Amazon.
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Alternatives to UPS and FedEx
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2014
Pitt Ohio’s Ground service also specializes in shipping non-conveyable products (e.g., OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, is headquartered in Chandler, AZ and serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. Introduction.
Container yard planning: 5 steps to big profits
DELMIA Quintiq
JANUARY 6, 2015
If you had the chance to see our latest keynote presentation at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Arizona, you know that big calculations are implemented in 5 steps. And in some cases, the ownership of certain yard blocks (shipping lines usually own or rent parts of the yard).
7 Trending Transportation Updates: March 2017
PLS Logistics
MARCH 30, 2017
Somali Pirates Hijack First Commercial Ship Since 2012. Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker with eight Sri Lankan crew on board, Somali authorities said last week, the first time a commercial ship has been seized in the region since 2012.
Alternatives to UPS and FedEx
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2014
Pitt Ohio’s Ground service also specializes in shipping non-conveyable products (e.g., OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, is headquartered in Chandler, AZ and serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. Lone Star Overnight primarily ships to Texas, Oklahoma, western Louisiana, and southern New Mexico, although it also ships to California and Mexico through its shipping partnerships. Introduction.
Alternatives to UPS and FedEx
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2014
Pitt Ohio’s Ground service also specializes in shipping non-conveyable products (e.g., OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, is headquartered in Chandler, AZ and serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. Lone Star Overnight primarily ships to Texas, Oklahoma, western Louisiana, and southern New Mexico, although it also ships to California and Mexico through its shipping partnerships. Introduction.
The Impact of the Coronavirus Crisis on Reverse Logistics
Enterra Insights
MAY 15, 2020
Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, writes, “The coronavirus has disrupted U.S. GoShare analysts suggest the following areas should be optimized: How returns are transported : “Online retailers will need to decide whether they control the shipping or rely on the customer to ship items back with a carrier of their choice. From shipping companies that can pick up packages to warehouses that can sort and process returned items.
Regional Parcel Carriers
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2014
Headquartered in Woburn, MA, Eastern Connection has a large array of services ; in addition to same day and overnight delivery, it also offers international shipping through a partnership with TNT Express and offers customized logistics solutions through its logistics department. Through its shipping partnerships, it also offers shipping to California and Mexico. Introduction to Regional Parcel Carriers.
The Benefits of Evolved Vendor Managed Inventory Model Led by Web-Based VMI
Cerasis
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. When I was Materials Manager at Maricopa County, Arizona, the second largest county in the country, I introduced Vendor Managed Inventory. Editor’s Note: Cerasis is a 3PL focused on transportation management.
How to Figure Out Cost of Freight To …
Freight Center
MAY 31, 2019
We’ll break it down and give you an idea of what’s involved in calculating freight cost wherever you’re shipping. The cost of shipping is called the freight rate. There is no base rate because so many factors needed to calculate the cost to ship freight are constantly fluctuating. Popular Shipping Destinations. Below is a list of some of the more common places that shippers ship to and from. Arizona. Blog Freight Preparation Shipping Cost
Takeaways from the 2018 Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference
Kinaxis
MAY 24, 2018
I just returned from the highly engaging and inspiring Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Direct to consumer online shop launched with fully functioning billing, payment, shipping capabilities.
Elementum Reports: The Most Transformative Supply Chain Technologies of the Year (So Far)
Elementum
JULY 30, 2018
Although the trials have since been put on hold due to an accident, in March 2018 Uber began using its self-driving trucks to ship freight regularly in Arizona. At the start of 2018, we predicted the trends and technologies that would have the greatest impact on the global supply chain. And as the year speeds into its second half and supply chains hurry to catch up with it, companies are continuously reshaping their business models to meet the digital revolution head-on.
The Avnet Tech Games IX Welcomes The Inaugural JDA Supply Chain Challenge
Supply Chain Nation
APRIL 11, 2014
Saturday, April 12, the University of Advancing Technology campus in Tempe, Arizona will once again serve as the host for the Avnet Tech Games , now in its ninth year.
Judging Supply Chain Improvement: Campbell Soup Case Study
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 11, 2014
The Index is a methodology developed by Supply Chain Insights LLC, in cooperation with the Operations Research Team at Arizona State University (ASU), to gauge supply chain improvement. The good news is that the team was aware of the results and feel that they have righted the ship in 2014.
Amazon’s Mexican Aspirations
Logistics Trends and Insights
OCTOBER 19, 2018
This will increase the value in which goods can be shipped before duties and taxes are assessed. Known as SkyBridge Arizona, it is the U.S.’ It will not be surprising if Amazon utilizes its presence in Arizona as a jump off point to ship goods into and out of Mexico.
Elementum Reports: The Most Transformative Supply Chain Technologies of the Year (So Far)
Elementum
JULY 30, 2018
Although the trials have since been put on hold due to an accident, in March 2018 Uber began using its self-driving trucks to ship freight regularly in Arizona. At the start of 2018, we predicted the trends and technologies that would have the greatest impact on the global supply chain. And as the year speeds into its second half and supply chains hurry to catch up with it, companies are continuously reshaping their business models to meet the digital revolution head-on.
Sales and Operations Alignment: Often The Missing Link
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 14, 2015
We outsource about 80% of the primary ingredients of our crop protection business, and pack it in finishing plants and ship to warehouses. Network with your peers on the insights and relax under the Arizona skies as you wrap up a couple of intense days with your peers at the final reception.
6 Supply Chain Trends to Watch in 2019
AB&R
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Plus, thanks to our great employees, we were named as one of the Top Companies to Work for in Arizona for the fourth year in a row. From online shipping to pizza convenience, companies are quickly jumping on the automated locker trend. It’s been a great year for AB&R®.
When the Heavy Hand of Government is Not a Burden
Supply Chain @ MIT
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
One manifestation of this problem is that multiple ports on the east coast are deepening their approach channels in order to attract bigger cargo ships. The widening of the Panama Canal to enable larger ships to pass through the trade artery will generate this traffic.
It is all about me, right?
Supply Chain Nation
JANUARY 7, 2015
You know they have children, they have pets, they play golf, and they are Arizona Cardinals fans. As we lead up to NRF 2015, this week Supply Chain Nation turns its focus to trends impacting digital retail.
ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service
Supply Chain Network
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Since 2009, when ScottsMiracle-Gro began implementing its new distribution model, the Company has reduced the number of miles traveled to ship products to home center customers by approximately one-third. ScottsMiracle-Gro is consolidating the warehousing and distribution of its bagged products that are shipped to home center stores. A new 100,000-sq. warehouse will be added to The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s operation in Lebanon, Conn.
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