Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 10, 2023

During what is typically peak season in customer demand, what we’re seeing instead is reduced shipping demand and declining freight rates. We’re seeing signs of how lower freight volumes are affecting peak season parcel shipping. These falling freight volumes have led to lower rates and lower transportation costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

million shoppers hit the stores and the internet to capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. The top gifts were clothes and accessories, which about half of those surveyed purchased, and toys, which nearly a third of people surveyed bought.

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

The Digital Freight Ecosystem. Part 2: What’s Bringing Freight Online. In the first part of this article , Dr. Schreiber observed that freight is still largely offline and examined why freight digitalization has been so complicated. . Bringing Freight Online In The Carrier Space. By Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

When asked what peak season is, it’s easy to assume the holidays are the only peak shipping season. However, four shipping seasons occur throughout the year and are often regular and expected. That was the case until the ongoing disruptions of the past few years changed the shipping game. Q2: The Produce Shipping Season.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Warehouse vacancy rates are at an all-time low. Learn how to secure top-tier warehouse space and SLA’s without paying peak season premiums or getting locked into a long-term contract. Warehouse capacity is at an all-time low, with vacancy rates as low as 3.6 % on the west coast.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2023

The division offers a wide range of products and solutions, including warehouse management systems, voice picking technology, and robotics automation. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping. It focuses on providing innovative solutions and services for optimizing supply chain processes. Episode Sponsor: Greenscreens.ai

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

The Digital Freight Ecosystem. Part 2: What’s Bringing Freight Online. In the first part of this article , Dr. Schreiber observed that freight is still largely offline and examined why freight digitalization has been so complicated. . Bringing Freight Online In The Carrier Space. By Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

It’s a calculation of the total costs for shipping, including compliance costs, divided by the total number of pounds and again divided by miles driven. This is a way to determine which carriers are able to deliver properly and without issue, as well as identifying opportunities for packaging and label optimization to avoid freight claims.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Orchestrating the efforts of suppliers, manufacturers, truck drivers, warehouses, retail employees, and other critical links in the supply chain was no small feat. Throughout the pandemic, factories were shut down due to COVID-19 infected employees and truck drivers and warehouse workers were idled as well.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Customer expectations for shipping are higher than ever. Why Shipping Costs Matter. In today’s anything, anytime connected world, shipping costs and delivery speed have become make-or-break factors for small-and-medium sized businesses (SMBs) across the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) spectrum.

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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 average contract cost of shipping a container from China to the U.S. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Retailers in the U.S.

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Ware2Go

DECEMBER 2, 2021

.” Optimizing fulfillment to meet customer expectations for fast and affordable shipping can actually drive sales at the top of the funnel. Our 2021 consumer survey showed that 69% of consumers more likely to click on an ad that mentions fast and free shipping. Watch the full ECR4Kids case study at [link].

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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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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

According to McKinsey survey of global supply chain leaders , only 53% of respondents describe the quality of data in their supply chain planning systems as “sufficient” or “high.” On-time shipping For a delivery to be made on time, it needs to go out on time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And while this definitely points to an industry making strides, a recent Procurious survey found that 75 percent of women in supply chain experience gender-based adversity. A central part of Amazon’s ultrafast delivery strategy is its network of warehouses that the company calls same-day sites. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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Stord

MAY 5, 2019

Ocean freight volumes surged in the first quarter and the overall growth rate in global container trade is expected to rise from 4% in 2018 to 4.8% Supply chain leaders are struggling to find skilled workers, according to survey data. and China has lowered grain shipping volumes in 2019. Trade uncertainty between the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Manufacturers, retailers and their logistics partners often managed supply and demand volatility by shifting scarce inventory among stores or distribution centers, or investing in expedited freight charges, without considering the real implications of these strategies on their long-term profitability. While driving a projected $14.1

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

Here are the challenges we’re seeing across the industry, and what they mean for your supply chain and your shipping processes. And moving materials and products was made difficult, especially at the start of the pandemic, due to closed borders, limited air freight, and driver shortages. Skilled Labor Shortage. According to U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Early Adopters Making Gains A Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation survey which looked at effects of drone delivery on healthcare showed that Ghana was able to decrease stockouts of vaccines in general by 60%. Singapore for example has allowed for delivery to ships in its waters.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? And then freight volumes took off, which has left everyone struggling to keep up.

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Ware2Go

MARCH 2, 2022

.” Optimizing fulfillment to meet customer expectations for fast and affordable shipping can actually drive sales at the top of the funnel. Our 2021 consumer survey showed that 69% of consumers more likely to click on an ad that mentions fast and free shipping. Watch the full ECR4Kids case study at [link].

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

Warehouses are turning to EV charging. In all, the acquisition will add more than 350 temperature-controlled vehicles and four million square feet to the UPS Healthcare global footprint, offering customers access to faster shipping times, greater production flexibility, and offerings to help them attract new business.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case inventory strategies. . In a November survey , 87% of merchants shared that they already were affected by increased freight costs. Disadvantages.

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CormSquare

JANUARY 6, 2017

Warehouse management systems are no longer constrained by mobile operating system offering limited hardware options. From iPhones and ring scanners to compact 2D barcode scanners, warehouses now have unlimited potential for mixing and matching mobile hardware. Limitless Mobile Options. The rules of mobility are always changing.

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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. Warehousing and E-Fulfillment.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This sequence of events involves many moving parts, including purchasing, packaging, shipping, and transporting materials to distributors to sell to the end customer. Many functions are required to complete this, including: Maritime, road freight, digital freight, truck, and/or air delivery services. Warehousing and storage.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

… Authorities have now imposed restrictions on Beijing, while the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou, a gateway for air freight, also limited the movement of people in May.” … Beijing’s zero-tolerance approach to Covid has idled factories and warehouses, slowed truck deliveries and worsened container logjams.

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Locus

JUNE 9, 2023

Freight transportation costs Freight transportation costs are incurred from the large-scale movement of products and goods. It is the actual shipping costs calculated for delivery, pickup, handling, billing, insurance, and collecting. A software service company must only transport a few sales reps or technicians. They are: 1.

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Locus

JUNE 9, 2023

Freight transportation costs Freight transportation costs are incurred from the large-scale movement of products and goods. It is the actual shipping costs calculated for delivery, pickup, handling, billing, insurance, and collecting. A software service company must only transport a few sales reps or technicians. They are: 1.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

Global Shipping. The World Container Index , assessed by Drewy Consultants, is a compilation of eight major shipping routes to and from the United States , Europe and Asia. Shipping Transit Timeliness. The Flexport Ocean Timeliness Indicator tracks average ocean container shipping transit times. per 40-foot container.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 13, 2021

According to IDC’s 2020 Supply Chain Survey – 72.8% Intelligent automation can be used to digitize compliance procedures like verifying export and import documents, ship vessel certificates and insurances. This is the conclusion found by a new report conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of RPA company UiPath.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case procurement strategies. In a November survey , 87% of merchants shared that they already were affected by increased freight costs. Disadvantages.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 1, 2019

According to a recent survey conducted by Forbes Insights , 65% of logistics, supply chain and transportation executives acknowledge the necessity to revamp existing models and add flexibility to business operations in order to ensure omnichannel delivery, reduce costs and meet the ever-shifting consumer demand. Smart warehouse.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 21, 2022

Between buying presents, plane tickets and party supplies, 36% of consumers went into debt, owing an average of $1,249, according to a survey by LendingTree. Transportation and warehousing jobs also fell — but very slightly (less than 1%) — after last year’s 67.4% 2021 Holiday Retail Trends. growth, according to Challenger.”[3]

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

” Indeed, handling/reusing returned products is increasing as noted in the Reverse Logistics Association’s (RLA) recent survey. During the third-quarter, 45% of survey respondents noted the number of returns increased while a combined 46% said that returns either stayed the same or did not increase during the quarter.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

The 2021 holiday shopping season was characterized by high freight rates, elevated lead times , and over-crowded warehouses. According to a 2021 survey, 43% of merchants ordered holiday inventory earlier than usual, and 44% ordered more than usual. On the other hand, a Just in Case model is capital-intensive.

Inventory Reduction 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 14, 2021

The creation of the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) and an increasing number of startup challenges, incubators etc. Warehouse automation was in full swing and maritime apps were suddenly mushrooming. They immediately knew where they needed to take action, such as rerouting freight or adding new cross-docking facilities.

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