Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

North American Transborder Freight up 23.8% Dick’s Sporting Goods reported its Q1 financials this week, beating expectations but lower its outlook. The more cautious outlook is driven by wage and inflationary pressures, as well as increased freight costs. billion of freight, up 15.7% billion of freight, up 20.9%

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Throughout the supply chain, the use of metrics to track and understand processes provides an invaluable resource for ensuring increased production and customer satisfaction. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? However, the most important metrics can be categorized into the following eight areas. On-Time Shipping.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Barbara Schielke Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia explains how carbon offsetting, emissions reporting per parcel, and supply chain efficiencies are helping retailers green their e-commerce fulfilment. The International Post Corporation (IPC), found 44% of online shoppers have changed their purchasing behaviour to be more sustainable.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

The report reveals that increased efficiencies and visibility are top priorities for companies over the next 1-3 years. Read the full report here. Large impacts on the freight market remain to be seen. Now more than ever, there is a need to build supply chain transparency and resiliency through technology.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

As an all-in-one package, it cleans megatons of junk and makes everything run faster. That could include AI-driven analytics, real-time tracking, and integration with loT devices. It encompasses a wide range of features from freight forwarding to brokerage. Hence, it offers an accessible and streamlined procurement solution.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2023

parcel shippers with the threat of a labor strike for parcel carrier UPS and for LTL carrier Yellow Freight. A walkout would impact the movement of upwards of 20 to 25 million packages daily. While transport providers including FedEx , the U.S. transportation and logistics interests. The company filed a request in U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Recently, CEVA Logistics joined the Singapore Changi Airport community in a humanitarian aid project to transport 14,000-kilogram of oxygen concentrators from Los Angeles to Jakarta via Singapore. We want to support and enrich these local communities through what we do best: logistics and transportation services. Acting for Planet.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Primary Challenges in an E-Commerce Shipping Strategy Developing an e-commerce shipping strategy is about more than just considering e-commerce; e-commerce may include the omnichannel purchases in which customers use a variety of online and in-store devices and experiences to make a final decision and complete a purchase.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

We will feature our 5 main categories all week: Logistics , Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Transportation , and Freight. 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2016.So We display the most popular freight blog posts in the order of #5 to #1. 13 Small Package Shipping or Parcel Shipping Best Practices.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. Express and Ground packages not paid according to approved payment terms, as well as a $13.25 12 statement from FedEx. “

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3rdwave

AUGUST 7, 2019

There are 4 fundamental areas where global transportation is challenged. Three of these challenges are variants on traditional transportation challenges and the last is relatively new but growing in importance. These challenges are: Information Accessibility – visibility, reporting & analysis, communication.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

According to Logistics Management, more parcel carriers are moving heavier parcel shipments to less-than-truckload freight in e-commerce because they’re overwhelmed. This creates a wonderful opportunity for shippers to eliminate the middleman costs by considering the use of less-than-truckload freight options for e-commerce.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

Unfortunately, the volume of small packages shipped , as well as the variety of carriers used, can make keeping costs in check sound like a dream, inaccessible. Customers want to pay as little as possible for shipping, and they want their packages delivered yesterday. Purchase Insurance.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 22, 2018

Parcel spend management is growing in importance, and shipper workforces are becoming more diverse, reports Marilyn Gettinger of Parcel MEDIA , which may strain existing work relationships and require use of people analytics to boost morale. The Guide to Reduce Parcel Shipping Costs thru Effective Transportation Management Practices.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Yet, as few as 33 percent of shippers have taken advantage of a transportation management system (TMS), reports Michael of Levans of Logistics Management. This is due to the higher rate of returns associated with e-commerce purchases. Going back to reverse logistics, consumers expect a hassle-free, cost-free returns process.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Global parcel logistics and transportation carrier FedEx reported fiscal Q2 quarterly financial performance this week with the implications continuing to resound across traditional and online E-commerce business circles. Reportedly, total average daily package volumes declined 10.2 Total quarterly revenues of $22.8

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

According to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2020-2021 a USD 2.4 In fact, today several leading halal production standards (like the Indonesian and Malaysian halal standards) are already requiring a segregation between halal and non-halal in transport and storage for halal certified manufacturers. Developments.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A report by McKinsey shows that early adopters of AI in the supply chain have improved their inventory levels by 35%, reduced logistics costs by 15%, and enhanced service levels by 65%, vis-a-vis competitors who were slow to embrace AI. Optimize delivery routes, improve freight operations, and propose the best shipping methods to you.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

Product travel in reverse of their original paths from the seller to buyers’ locations, after which they may undergo disassembly and disposal or recycling, or repair or refurbishment, testing, packaging, warehousing, resale, shipping, customer support, and other reverse logistical processes executed by the seller outsourced services.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly? We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both. However, though, with the expectations of an easy return experience from the B2C side of business, the industrial (read bigger freight shipments than small package) side and B2B side of business are now expected to have an efficient, focused, an costly reverse logistics program.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. 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. Supply Chain 4.0

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

According to Steve Banker via Forbes , Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods positioned the company to corner the omnichannel area , and Amazon went a step further. percent, but it was still insufficient to meet demand with many consumers not receiving packages on-time. million returns, reports the Washington Post.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Not even B2B is spared from these changing expectations (which is why we at Freightos launched an online freight marketplace ). While freight industry executives likely sighed with relief when an update of Amazon’s logistics.amazon.com page on June 28th turned out to be nothing more than a franchise model for courier delivery services.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Demand latency is the time from channel purchase to order receipt.) Today, the bellies of the airplanes are full, and the cost of air freight is too high for many manufacturers. One of Mary’s other competitors is implementing SAP HANA and a packaged order-based forecast technology and is struggling to read the market.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2018

That’s because the most personal contact consumers have with the supply chain is when a package is delivered to their doorstep. As modes of transportation improved and supply chains extended, logistics got more complicated and complex. That’s why so-called “last mile” logistics receive so much attention.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Customers expect to return products in the same way they purchased them, so it is not always as simple as just returning to a store. By integrating the process of managing return logistics with supply chain systems, particularly the transportation management system (TMS), managers can see reverse logistics KPIs and metrics in real-time.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Shoppers now want to purchase from brands that are congruent with their personal values. That is especially true in the consumer-packaged goods marketplace. Now, when most think of sustainability, they think of ethical sourcing or environmentally friendly packaging. Finding Freight Consolidation Opportunities.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that would improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon emissions. billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 21, 2015

In my last four posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , and the all important ASN. Today I want to discuss inbound logistics requirements. And this isn’t limited to process execution.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Annually, container ships contribute approximately one billion metric tons of carbon dioxide. Beyond ships, the transportation industry contains many other forms of transportation that contribute to carbon emissions. Broken down, most of the 2020 transportation sector emissions in the U.S. You must report these.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 29, 2021

Pharmaceuticals Are High-Value and Require Intensive Data Tracking to Ensure Stability, Viability The business of shipping pharmaceuticals involves the transportation of high-value medication that requires the most accurate up-to-date data. Start thriving today with the right tools and freight audit and payment system.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 29, 2021

The business of shipping pharmaceuticals involves the transportation of high-value medication that requires the most accurate up-to-date data. To ensure that this particular type of product is delivered successfully, thorough data tracking and logistics analytics are essential. within six months. . within six months. .

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 20, 2021

Enabling customers to see where their package is, where it is heading next, and the expected outcomes are important retail shipping features. Giving customers access to a range of package tracking options ensures everyone stays on the same page. Retail shipping is complex, and its costs can quickly skyrocket.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. Small Package Auditing, Consulting, and Contract Negotiation.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

You’ve taken your brand from an idea to physical product, determined packaging and pricing, and landed shelf space at a retail store. Survey insights reveal that 90% of retail buyers say a supplier’s ability to deliver on time impacts their purchasing behavior of that brand. Article originally published by Progressive Grocer.

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