The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Transportation services include : Small Package, Air Cargo, Ocean, Less Than Truckload, Truckload, Fleet Acquisition, Equipment / Drivers, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Intermodal, Final Mile, Rail. There are 5 different categories of 3PL services: Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Special Services, and 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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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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Clear Spider

APRIL 18, 2023

Green Packaging Uses efficient packaging designs with recycled materials that consider every phase of a package’s lifecycle including consumer disposal. Think Lean to Go Green Lean inventory management is a greener approach to managing your inventory. Inventory is a huge part of your operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Small Package. Vendor Managed Inventory. Inventory Management. Transportation Services. Less Than Truckload (LTL). Intermodal. Dedicated Contract Carriage. Field Acquisition. Equipment / Drivers. Final Mile. Warehousing Services. Pick and Pack, Sub-assembly. Cross-docking. Distribution Center Management. Site Location.

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ShipBob

JULY 28, 2023

It includes critical information such as a comprehensive inventory of the shipment’s contents, the shipping and receiving parties, and the destination. No one would really know what was on any cargo ship until they opened each individual package.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910. That includes packaging, warehousing, shipping, and more. By having more efficient delivery routes, warehouses, and inventory systems in place, companies can reduce their operational costs while still delivering great customer service.”

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ShipBob

MARCH 28, 2024

This process could result in your package being stuck in customs , significantly delaying delivery times and tying up financial resources. This method is key for businesses looking to manage inventory flexibly and save on upfront costs. Before reaching you, it must navigate through US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Small Package. Vendor Managed Inventory. Inventory Management. Transportation Services. Less Than Truckload (LTL). Intermodal. Dedicated Contract Carriage. Field Acquisition. Equipment / Drivers. Final Mile. Warehousing Services. Pick and Pack, Sub-assembly. Cross-docking. Distribution Center Management. Site Location.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 30, 2021

It is remodeling 13 stores to deliver an even greater portion of the volume, reducing the sales floor square footage, and installing warehouse-grade packaging station equipment and supplies. Supply Chain Implications Smaller stores typically mean less inventory. The key here is fast. The key here is fast.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 1, 2022

Consumers couldn’t get enough of buying goods since the pandemic occurred in 2020, and shippers struggled to keep enough inventory on hand once pre-pandemic inventories were depleted. As a result, many retailers are sitting on excess inventory. This year, everything seems to have changed again.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 10, 2022

Somewhat similar to what Amazon does – transporting goods from its fulfillment centers to its sortation centers for goods to be sorted by final destination and consolidated onto trucks for faster delivery, Chewy appears to be using its fleet to directly move its packages and freight to its carriers' facilities for last-mile services.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 31, 2022

According to 3PL provider AFS, the cost per package increased 3.5% However, in its first-quarter earnings call on May 26, it saw some success in reduced splits or reduced packages per order. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, as well as a monthly podcast on Air Cargo World.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 21, 2022

Also referred to as light freight or parcel package delivery, small parcel shipments usually weigh less than 70 pounds, can be lifted without assistance, and are shipped in businesses’ own packaging or carrier-supplied boxes. One way to minimize shipping costs is understanding the differences between small parcel and freight delivery.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding. Package Delivery. Vendor Managed Inventory. What are the 3PL Services? Below are the 5 categories of logistics services along with a listing of the 46 services. Logistics Services.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Driverless vehicles and package delivery dominated the supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to it: Google wants to deliver packages from self-driving trucks ( Quartz ). Future of brokerage: Cargo Chief to bet on pay for time ( Overdrive ). And couldn’t that drone on wheels deliver packages?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

These materials were then transferred to barges and rail cars for delivery, and finally to terminals where they were packaged into shipping containers for final delivery by rail. In addition to product management, logistics also includes inventory management. In this scenario, a retailer orders stock from a manufacturer or a designer.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

Air cargo firms feel the pressure from plunge in freight prices (Reuters). When the economy picks up, inventory levels drop below a certain threshold, and/or capacity is realigned with demand — whichever occurs first, which by most estimates won’t happen until late this year or early 2017. percent from 3 percent. Woolworths Ltd.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Global trade has eased as warehouse inventories of retailers and manufacturers remain elevated,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said. All of it is designed to help drivers deliver packages more efficiently and safely. year-over-year decline, processing 684,290 20-foot-equivalent containers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding. Package Delivery. Vendor Managed Inventory. What are the 3PL Services? Below are the 5 categories of logistics services along with a listing of the 46 services. Logistics Services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding. Package Delivery. Vendor Managed Inventory. What are the 3PL Services? Below are the 5 categories of logistics services along with a listing of the 46 services. Logistics Services.

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Everything from pre-packing orders to maintaining the appropriate inventory levels of packaging material pays off more than you think in the long run. If you need a package delivered by Christmas Day or any other specific date, make sure you’re aware of when your favorite parcel carrier reaches their cutoff. Packaging is key.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

For instance, choosing between a domestic or overseas supplier will impact how quickly you ca receive new inventory, and where you story inventory based on customer location and demand can impact shipping costs and timelines. First-mile delivery also relies strongly on location. First mile vs. last-mile delivery: what’s the difference?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

The tech is fundamentally changing the way packages move around the world, from predictive analytics to autonomous vehicles and robotics. Robots are locating, tracking, and moving inventory inside warehouses, they are conveying and sorting oversized packages at ground distribution hubs. billion by the end of 2021.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2020

Even within the FCL option, optimization maybe achieved using the right type of container for the right type of cargo – like 20’ container for weight based cargo and 40’container for volume based cargo. Optimize your cargo packing. Audit your quotations/invoices. Do not incur unnecessary charges. Optimize your route.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 21, 2022

Where's my package? But consumers also want the ability to track their packages in real-time. They also want to know when the package will be delivered at checkout time, not a day or so after the purchase, when the consumer receives an email from FedEx, UPS, or other last-mile providers. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Indeed, shippers’ logistics costs have skyrocketed over the past couple of years as shippers struggle to ensure enough inventories are on hand to maintain store and online sales. But consumers have been in a buying mood with retail sales up 18.4% year-to-date through October, not seasonally adjusted. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Savi

JUNE 14, 2019

Heads up UPS and FedEx, Amazon is piloting package delivery in Los Angeles for marketplace customers. From there, it can move horizontally to deliver cargo and packages for others and compete with other logistics service providers.

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crisp

JULY 12, 2023

As we speak, cargo vessel traffic is clearing up, shipping costs are returning to normal, and goods are more readily available in-stock. This data empowers brands to make daily decisions regarding sales, inventory, and supply chain management, enabling them to adapt quickly to changing market trends and achieve operational efficiencies.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Recent inventory corrections have caused carrier volumes to stagnate, frustrating carriers and highlighting hopes for volume normaliza t ion in 2023. YoY Volume Lapses Worry Air Cargo Companies. A step away from a normal holiday peak season , air cargo volumes and rates have continued to fall.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

“The aim is to pare what Target calls its replenishment cycle from days to hours and reduce inventory at stores, especially at the retailer’s new small-format stores and locations in denser urban areas. also uses the same pool of inventory to replenish stores and fulfill online orders, a departure from Target’s existing supply chain.”.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Day-to-day fluctuations often mean available cargo capacity will end up going to whoever is willing to pay the highest rate. Many carriers consider building up inventory with a multimodal approach to increase their capacity and avoid this bidding madness. Stay Apprised of the Changes Within Parcel Shipping Capacity Limits. ?

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. More time and energy is spent on forecasts to reduce inventory that is no longer in use. For retailers or e-commerce sellers, it means promoting sustainably manufactured products and using green materials for packaging and deliveries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Restaurants, bars find suppliers’ inventories are running dry. Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. FedEx invests $2 billion in sustainability initiatives. Porsche calls on its suppliers to use 100% renewable energy. Descartes acquires GreenMile.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2013

It entails processing small to large quantities of product, often truck or train loads and disassembling them, picking the relevant product for each destination and re-packaging with shipping label affixed and invoice included. The distribution center manages inbound and outbound shipments and inventory.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

According to the Wall Street Journal : EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said her agency had “thoroughly assessed the markets affected” by the deal due to the importance of affordable package delivery for many businesses and consumers, particularly in the burgeoning e-commerce market. Vestager said.

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