The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For logistics managers, packaging is likely the closest area of influence they have to move the sustainability needle. Can packaging have less weight? When moving cargo, can shipments be consolidated more? Can products take less space? Can pallets be built higher? Can pallets weigh less? MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The initiative involves placing RFID tags on packages and wearable devices on employees to eliminate manual scans, reduce misloads, and accelerate parcel throughput in the delivery giant’s warehouses. The smart package program also aims to improve the customer experience by slashing the rate of packages placed in the wrong delivery vehicle.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Chris Cunnane ( @ccunnane ), a senior analyst with the ARC Advisory Group, notes, “Online retailers need to work hard to please e-commerce customers in this advanced digital age. To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. At the same time, retailers seek to please customers.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Chris Cunnane ( @ccunnane ), a senior analyst with the ARC Advisory Group, notes, “Online retailers need to work hard to please e-commerce customers in this advanced digital age. To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. At the same time, retailers seek to please customers.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 12, 2018

This week: how expectations for rapid delivery are driving competition in the air cargo space; the growing driver shortage in the trucking industry; how in-store mobility could help boost retail sales; the startup business behind reducing food waste; and how the Internet of Things (IoT) will impact the supply chain.

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Savi

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Agile supply chain operations, especially in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, are using IoT and end-to-end shipment visibility software to outperform competitors with better service while keeping lower inventory levels. The post How IoT Improves Consumer Packaged Goods Value Chain appeared first on Savi Technology.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 12, 2018

This week: how expectations for rapid delivery are driving competition in the air cargo space; the growing driver shortage in the trucking industry; how in-store mobility could help boost retail sales; the startup business behind reducing food waste; and how the Internet of Things (IoT) will impact the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Air cargo has rebounded with the capacity crunch. Air cargo is easier for predictive ETAs based on the network and speed of transportation when compared to ocean cargo. The vehicles move in a group or platoon with the trucks driven by smart technology and communicating with one another.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Robert Cadena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lean Solutions Group , which provides operational, marketing, sales, and technology services to the logistics and transportation industry. About Lean Solutions Group. Small Package. Lean Solutions Group. About Robert Cadena. Transportation 2.) Logistics 3.) Warehousing 4.)

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Typically, 45% to 50% of cargo is carried in belly holds of aircraft. With broad-based support packages, targeting hardest-hit industries like aviation, coupled with support of a strong logistics ecosystem, reinforced by global players such as DB Schenker. From its peak, 97% flight capacity was reduced from Singapore Airlines.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 26, 2017

The online retailer’s most recent patent focuses on drone technology, and would involve drones delivering packages with parachutes. It has leased 20 Boeing 767 aircraft to shuttle goods around the US, and helped ship at least 150 cargo containers from China since October 2016.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 23, 2023

Highlights of the new agreement include full time package van drivers garnering a reported annual compensation of $170,000 in pay and benefits. All existing delivery vehicles will be equipped with two fans and air induction vents in cargo compartments. economy and for industry supply chains. In the labor negotiations involving U.S.

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ShipBob

JULY 28, 2023

No one would really know what was on any cargo ship until they opened each individual package. Cargo A cargo shipping manifest is a detailed document that itemizes all the goods being shipped on a container or cargo ship. Plus, without shipping manifests, the sorting of goods would get convoluted and messy.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2022

What differentiates the wide body Airbus A330 as a full cargo aircraft is its capacity to transport high volumes of lower-density cargo such as packages. In the case of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) , a leasing deal came with a nearly 10 percent initial equity stake. All rights reserved. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

What was formerly known as Amazon Prime Air, Amazon Air is a cargo airline operating exclusively to transport Amazon packages. million shares of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG). Cargo planes are not the only piece of Amazon’s aerial plans for the future. Amazon has also spent $131 million to acquire about 13.5

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

While delivering medicines, food and spare parts, Skyports electric drones by design also eliminate all of the carbon emissions and much of the danger in ship to ship cargo transfers. Tim volunteers his free-time with the Singapore Wildcat Action Group, a not-for-profit organisation that raises awareness and funds for wildlife conservation.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2021

” One big stakeholder group she left out is logistics providers. million packages are delivered daily to people’s doorsteps — three times as many as in the beginning of the decade, according to the Center of Excellence for Sustainable Urban Freight Systems. ” Big packages, however, are a problem for cargo bikes.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2023

A walkout would impact the movement of upwards of 20 to 25 million packages daily. Bloomberg has cited an Anderson Economic Group estimate that a UPS strike lasting 10 days or more would impact the U.S. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. economy in $71.1

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Estimated time of arrival (ETA) indicates when the cargo shipped is expected to arrive at its final destination. Indeed, direct contracts will enable shippers to negotiate the best package that include: rates, volume capacity, container availability and some extra services.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 8, 2022

One thing is certain, in order for our airline to be successful, it is imperative the value our pilot group brings to the table must be properly recognized. At a time when pilots are in tight supply, it is critical to attract and retain available pilots with a competitive pay and benefit package. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

would be reclassified immediately to Regular Package Car Drivers and placed into seniority, ending an existing two-tier wage system. Added safety and health protections, to include vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

FedEx neglected to specify the amount of package volume covered under the 4% of contractors who have decided not to join FedEx’s incentive program. . Ocean Shipping Giant MSC Announces Air Cargo Service. Last week, ocean carrier MSC joined Maersk and CMA CGM in announcing the development of an MSC air cargo service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The program, called Ships in Product Packaging , will allow sellers to ship items without any additional packaging. Through the Ships in Product Packaging program, Amazon can help sellers redesign products’ packaging so they can be delivered to customers in their own branded container only.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 3, 2022

Known as Scope 3 GHGs, this includes raw materials extraction and processing to packaging and shipping. The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee has been discussing the idea since October, and the full group may adopt such a carbon fee to help achieve IMO’s pledge to reduce GHGs from ocean shipping 50% by 2050.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

Air cargo firms feel the pressure from plunge in freight prices (Reuters). According to an article in Quartz : The robots, from Starship Technologies, will be deployed this month to make deliveries for food-ordering services Just Eat and Pronto, and carry packages for courier service Hermes and supermarket Metro Group.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2015

to drop off packages en route to other destinations, according to people familiar with the matter. As envisioned, Amazon would enlist brick-and-mortar retailers in urban areas to store the packages, likely renting space from them or paying a per-package fee, the people said. And one of those, e-commerce company Gilt Groupe Inc.,

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SupplyPike

APRIL 17, 2020

In this system, space is shared by all of the cargo on one truck. You can save money by: Stop paying for unused cargo space. LTL shipments can contain one to six pallets, cases, large bundles, or other units for loading that still leaves space for more in the freight carrier’s cargo. LTL shipping functions from terminal groups.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 25, 2024

Much of the change in response to FedEx and UPS activities during the pandemic as noted in this Bloomberg story : “Since the pandemic hit in 2020, FedEx’s revenue per package soared 33% as retailers leaned on e-commerce to keep their businesses afloat. These tech tools may also use crowd-sourced carriers or traditional ones.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. The company is setting up a new “Development Center” to support Amazon Scout, which is a fully electric autonomous delivery robot that is being tested in four US locations.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 20, 2016

Organiser: SMi Group. SMi Group are delighted to offer a special £100 discount (on top of the currently advertising price) to all subscribers of Supply Chain Movement. Learn about the latest technologies in cold chain distribution, from temperature monitoring to packaging. Andrea Gruber, Senior Manager, Special Cargo, IATA.

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SupplyPike

MAY 20, 2020

These shipments are not big enough to occupy a whole truck and usually contain packages from multiple suppliers. During FTL shipping, a company’s cargo remains on one truck, right from its pickup to its delivery. First of all, the size of the consignment to be transported must be taken into account. How Walmart Does It.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A single intermodal container or trailer railroads carry for UPS could contain 1,800 to 2,000 packages. A train with 100 containers or trailers could have 200,000 UPS packages headed for our doorsteps.” ” UPS utilizes intermodal services to ensure on-time deliveries. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2014

trillion in cargo annually. Once the computers were under their control, the group could follow “their” container and upon arrival, unload it to a location and at a time of their choosing. This in return enabled the criminal group’s drivers to access the container before the normal harbor staff would.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

A further factor was that air cargo rates are now down upwards of 80 percent because of lower volumes and excess capacity among carriers and commercial airlines. This is a likely reflection that consumers are not buying as much as they had previously giving the current high levels of inflation and thus, package volumes are indeed lower.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 8, 2015

A popular subject in several expat Facebook groups is checking to see who’s planning on flying back to their origin country, and whether those individuals would mind taking along a little extra cargo. I’ve been part of a few of these groups. (To be fair, Canada has had its share of mail nightmares in the past).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2016

According to the article: UPS will provide a grant of $800,000 plus logistical support through the UPS Foundation to a partnership including Gavi, a group providing vaccines to poor countries, and robotics company Zipline International Inc for drone flights in Rwanda starting in August. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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