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This Week in Logistics News (October 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

UPS earnings rise as higher prices offset shipping slowdown. Sam’s Club finalizes chain-wide deployment of robotic inventory scanners. s profit climbed in the third quarter despite a downtick in shipping volumes as higher prices buoyed the business. billion, as revenue per piece shipped rose 8.6%, offsetting a 2.1%

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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

David Ho, a climate scientist at the University of Hawaii, wasn’t buying it. In a final piece of holiday news, USPS has said will not levy an extra delivery surcharge during the winter peak season, saying the decision makes USPS “the most affordable way to mail and ship this holiday season.” It’s kind of silly.

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What are Ecommerce Shipping Zones?

Supply Chain Game Changer

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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Why Warehouse Automation Matters: 7 Hidden Cost Leaks of Outdated Manual Processes

RFgen

When it comes to inventory, the lifeblood of supply chains, opaqueness hinders business agility. Compare this to a real-time inventory control solution. Using mobile barcoding technology, organizations can automate inventory processes from data collection to material movements inside and outside the four walls.

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Risk Management Can Be a Competitive Advantage, Part Two

Enterra Insights

”[6] Recent events in Hawaii and California should be evidence enough that climate change is having an impact. One solution often considered is having more inventory on hand, or developing dual supply chains that can deliver the same goods via two routes, in case one becomes impeded.

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Sustainable eCommerce: Five Brands Leading the Way

Ware2Go

Even with increased demand for 1 to 2-day delivery , advancements in the logistics industry enable merchants to stock their inventory closer to their customers to lower time in transit and reduce next day air shipments (which emit nearly 6 times more carbon than ground shipments). Final Mile: The Last Frontier in Sustainable eCommerce.

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Leveling the Playing Field for Small Businesses

Elementum

UPS, which accounts for about 95% of Leg Avenue’s shipments, also ships these products to retailers and distributors overseas and offers a software that allows the company to better manage inventory. Both solutions offer services that are best suited for each client.