Unleashed

MAY 1, 2023

Here’s an example of how a stock control chart might save you money: You discover that a product is selling faster in winter, and your suppliers are also taking longer to deliver during those months. Without it, your business might suffer reputational damage, a higher volume of cancelled orders, and additional shipping fees.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 11, 2023

Learn how businesses of all sizes can help build a more sustainable eCommerce industry, with examples of environmentally friendly brands that are leading the way. A full 66% of consumers said they would be more likely to purchase from a brand with a sustainable shipping option, as long as they could still receive their item in 2 days or less.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Here we give you eight real-world examples of how businesses use Kanban, a popular lean tool that’s helped companies in a huge range of sectors improve efficiency – especially those in the manufacturing industry. assembly), so they can perform their task and hand the product to the customer – or ship it, as would generally be the case.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

Shipping container shortage article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. The massive global shipping squeeze. In their story about the shipping shortage, the CBC quoted shipping analyst Alan Murphy, who detailed how this changing demand has massively disrupted the global shipping market.

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ShipBob

MAY 22, 2023

Shipping labels may seem like a tiny piece of the ecommerce puzzle, but they are critical to both inbound and outbound logistics and are vital to your online store’s success and customer satisfaction. What is a shipping label? Why are shipping labels important? What do you want to learn?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2021

Right shipping boxes article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Martin. Choosing the right kind of shipping boxes may be more complicated than you think. These boxes should be able to withhold the external factors during shipping. Durable boxes maintain the quality and integrity of the shipped items.

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Clear Spider

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Examples of Vendor Managed Inventory Relationships. Below we’ve outlined just a few common VMI examples: Vendor-Owned Industrial Vending Machines – The vendor will often place representatives at each of their customers’ locations, where the vendor retains ownership of their inventory until the moment the customer takes an item for use.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For example, most people expect free next-day delivery for online purchases as a result of Amazon Prime. Looking at the example of route optimization, as a company takes more trucks off the road, or reduces the number of miles driven, it is better for carbon emissions, but also for profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. It’s an apt metaphor for ocean shipping these past many months. And the list goes on.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2023

An Insider's Look at the Current State and Future Trends of Global Trade Introduction to Ocean Shipping in 2023 Ocean shipping plays a vital role in the global trade landscape. The sheer scale and efficiency of ocean shipping have made it an indispensable component of the global supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Working hard on a ship should be under safe conditions that help productivity. You deserve a safe workspace on your ship, especially considering the weather conditions. Your ship should be safe when there are rough waves, storms, and other dangerous weather. Why The Wellbeing Of The Crew on a Ship Is Important.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For example, in manufacturing, the shift in focus is away from OEE to focus on first pass yield and schedule adherence.) They implemented a simple planning technology with an outside-in channel-centric model (Ship to model definition). When implemented in an organization, we add customer service (orders shipped complete and in full).

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

However, freight shipping is the one activity that presents significant barriers to overseas-market entry, as you may have discovered if your business is starting to look across international borders for its next step in expansion. Container Shipping Can be Tough for SMEs. Challenge #1: High Costs and Confusing Pricing.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2018

Companies, like BP, Eni Trading and Shipping, and Wien Energie, have already completed pilot programs for use of blockchain technology to reduce back-office processes and streamline cross-border trade, as well as energy management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Shipping Zones article originally published by, and permission to publish here provide by Jake Rheude at redstagfulfillment.com. Carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS use shipping zones to determine the shipping cost of a package. ECommerce businesses need to pay attention to shipping zones. Shipping Zone Definition.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Flow paths can include buying online/ship from store; buy online/pickup at store, shop at store/have item shipped from a different store, and many other options as well. The need for new omnichannel capabilities – particularly curb pick-up and ship-from-store – soared. Shipping from the store, and 5.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 1, 2024

They can also order online and have goods shipped to their home. For an online order that needs to be delivered within 24 hours, for example, the rule might state that the goods should be shipped to the consumer from the closest location. A customer can of course buy goods in a store. Rules were used to make these decisions.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 12, 2019

If you’re that kind of person, then drop shipping is the thing for you. What is Drop Shipping? Drop shipping is a business method where you (store owner/ retailer) ship products directly from manufacturers or wholesalers to the customer. In drop shipping, you are only responsible for marketing and sales of the products.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Last week, we talked about the three components of cost-based fulfillment optimization – ship cost, labor cost, and expected revenue. Plus, you’ll get to check out real-world examples of major retailers who leverage this technology every day – for good reason. Real-World Examples Looking for a feel-good fulfillment story?

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Turvo

JULY 20, 2021

For most shipping managers today, the two most significant challenges involve addressing shipping exceptions and overcoming supply chain disruptions. Identifying, addressing, and overcoming exceptions within the shipping network chain is essential for maintaining effective handling and processing. But what does it mean? .

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2019

While we live in an age where same-day delivery and free shipping have become customer expectations, we also live in an age where dimensional weighting and quarterly accessorial increases have become a reality from the carrier. The reality is that most carriers do not invoice as soon as a package has shipped.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice! Did You Know That ….

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

These come from using gasoline for driving a car or coal for heating a building, for example. For example, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law a year ago this week. This can cause massive flooding for coastal cities, impacting manufacturing and shipping times. Perhaps the biggest threat is rising sea levels.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 17, 2021

Supply chain disruptions that consist of port and terminal congestion, shipping delays due to high cargo volumes, lack of labor due to Covid-19 and limited space have caused a myriad of challenges for shippers. Ocean Shipping. Globally, schedule reliability in ocean shipping is at the lowest we’ve ever seen. Air Shipping.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

The History of the Shipping Container. 26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry. Category Key.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2018

For example, a black swan event may include both the physical damage and ongoing disruption caused by a hurricane and subsequent bottlenecks, so shippers that know how to isolate the causes of poor visibility and areas that are likely to contribute to worsening of black swan events can effectively reduce their chances of coming to fruition.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2022

During this unprecedented period of non-stop global supply chain disruption, the Supply Chain Matters blog provides readers with additional industry specific examples, along with their implications. Steep transportation cost increases and shipping delays added to inventory management challenges. General Motors. Bob Ferrari.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies can accurately calculate shipping level emissions and compare them across specific time intervals. By looking at the estimated carbon emissions for each shipment, and by incorporating shipping weights into the equation, companies can get a better estimate of what their scope 3 emissions look like.

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ShipBob

APRIL 18, 2024

This concept plays a crucial role in global shipping and customs, significantly impacting ecommerce businesses and consumers who purchase products internationally. For businesses involved in cross-border ecommerce, understanding the de minimis threshold is vital for calculating the total cost of shipping goods internationally.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

From autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to collaborative robots (cobots) to industrial robots, robots are transforming the way goods are moved, stored, picked, packed, and shipped. Here are some of the examples that caught our attention. They can also work alongside humans or independently, depending on the task and the environment.

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Logility

JULY 5, 2023

Here are 3 examples: Enhanced Demand Forecasting Accurate demand forecasting is the cornerstone of effective supply chain planning. Take for example, a leading consumer electronics company utilizing generative AI to predict demand for its products during the holiday season.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 16, 2016

One of the things you often hear about parcel shipping is the importance of carrier compliance, but what does that mean exactly, and how do shippers stay in compliance? So, how are leading companies leveraging parcel solutions to manage the complexities of parcel shipping?

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Ware2Go

MARCH 8, 2022

Everything you need to know about SurePost, the UPS economy shipping solution. Find the best shipping option for your business. UPS SurePost delivery is an economy shipping option offered by UPS. Read ahead to learn about SurePost shipping and decide if an economy shipping option is right for your business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

The world’s fleet consists of approximately 6,000 ships. These ships carried nearly 150 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers last year. Last October, over 100 ships, including 70 container ships, were waiting at anchor or in drift zones to unload at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed both the world and how companies conduct business, especially regarding how pharmacies are shipping pharmaceuticals. Why and How the E-Commerce Explosion Carried Over Into Pharmacies Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, online pharmacies that specialize in shipping pharmaceuticals grew exponentially in 2020.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed both the world and how companies conduct business, especially regarding how pharmacies are shipping pharmaceuticals. The business of shipping pharmaceuticals involves the transportation of high-value medication that requires the most accurate up-to-date data.

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