Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

So, without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week with some brief commentary: Target to Buy Grocery Delivery Startup Shipt for $550 Million (WSJ – sub. FedEx, UPS Want to Steer Santa’s Packages to the Local Drugstore (Bloomberg). More than 500 grocery stores, including Kroger Co.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Here’s the news that caught my attention this week: Free Shipping Is Going to Cost You More (WSJ – sub. Target Offers Free Holiday Shipping (WSJ – sub. UPS, FedEx seek ways to manage massive peak season package bulge (Reuters). UPS, FedEx seek ways to manage massive peak season package bulge (Reuters).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2015

It’s the last Friday of school and my kids are showing off their work this morning, so as I fill my coffee mug and get ready for the walk to school, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s Next Delivery Drone: You (WSJ – sub. The $50 Billion Question: Can Uber Deliver?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Another Friday where I have limited time, so let’s go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Uber to move freight, target trucking for the long haul (Reuters). Package-Delivery Drones Likely Years Away From Federal Approval (WSJ – sub. and global operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

“Around 0600 Pacific Time Tuesday morning, multiple Waymo vehicles in San Francisco encountered very dense fog and determined they should pull over temporarily,” a company spokesperson said. And now on to this week’s logistics news. to smaller logistics operators scrambled to fill jobs at fulfillment centers.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2015

My daughter’s second grade class is sharing their work this morning, so in the interest of time, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Descartes Acquires Oz Development, Inc. Final ‘Driver Coercion’ rule is published in Federal Register, will take effect in January (Logistics Management).

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

DHL launches new logistics service for life sciences products handled at extremely low temperatures. Penske Logistics Joins CargoNet to Enhance Supply Chain Security. I wrote those words in December 2010 , one of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2011. Note: Transplace is a Talking Logistics sponsor.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Menlo Logistics Keen to Build on 2014 Growth in South Asia. DHL Supply Chain commits EUR 218m to develop logistics infrastructure in China. Here are some details from the press release: Airclic’s cloud-based mobile solutions help streamline and automate complex ‘last mile’ logistics processes. WSJ – sub.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The last mile of most traditional logistics’ journeys ended at a retail store. Kraus, Chairman and CEO of EXPAK Logistics, explains, “One of the businesses that technology has been slowly pushing itself into is the last mile delivery business. All of these innovations are making last mile logistics much more complicated.

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Supply Chains Rock

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Thinking End to End on Product Packaging. Last week I was visiting friends in San Francisco, where they are doing an extremely good job in cutting down carbon emissions by buying local products. Local equals less shipping, sorry logistics guys. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

And now to this week’s logistics news. Pandemic has ‘forever altered’ need for logistics space. With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine. The company is also exploring sustainable models for packaging, materials, and carbon emissions.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Chocolate, enjoyed by so many around the world, presents significant logistics challenges for chocolate makers and logistics companies. With more and more consumers ordering chocolate online, logistics become an even bigger challenge. For sea freight, chocolate must be shipped in refrigerated containers, also called reefers.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Chocolate, enjoyed by so many around the world, presents significant logistics challenges for chocolate makers and logistics companies. With more and more consumers ordering chocolate online, logistics become an even bigger challenge. For sea freight, chocolate must be shipped in refrigerated containers, also called reefers.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Chocolate, enjoyed by so many around the world, presents significant logistics challenges for chocolate makers and logistics companies. With more and more consumers ordering chocolate online, logistics become an even bigger challenge. For sea freight, chocolate must be shipped in refrigerated containers, also called reefers.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Chocolate, enjoyed by so many around the world, presents significant logistics challenges for chocolate makers and logistics companies. With more and more consumers ordering chocolate online, logistics become an even bigger challenge. For sea freight, chocolate must be shipped in refrigerated containers, also called reefers.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Chocolate, enjoyed by so many around the world, presents significant logistics challenges for chocolate makers and logistics companies. With more and more consumers ordering chocolate online, logistics become an even bigger challenge. For sea freight, chocolate must be shipped in refrigerated containers, also called reefers.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share.

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A product might be attractive for customers but drive unnecessary supply chain costs because of the impact the product design has on sourcing, packaging, production, warehousing and transportation. POS displayers and other packaging material can be stored flat and assembled shortly before shipping. Transportation. Conclusion.

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A product might be attractive for customers but drive unnecessary supply chain costs because of the impact the product design has on sourcing, packaging, production, warehousing and transportation. POS displayers and other packaging material can be stored flat and assembled shortly before shipping. Transportation. Conclusion.

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A product might be attractive for customers but drive unnecessary supply chain costs because of the impact the product design has on sourcing, packaging, production, warehousing and transportation. POS displayers and other packaging material can be stored flat and assembled shortly before shipping.

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A product might be attractive for customers but drive unnecessary supply chain costs because of the impact the product design has on sourcing, packaging, production, warehousing and transportation. POS displayers and other packaging material can be stored flat and assembled shortly before shipping.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2018

The logistics and transportation industry is transforming at a rapid rate, with factors like e-commerce shopping fueling the fire. Those with optimized supply chain and logistics plans can develop a significant advantage over their competitors. Crowd-Sourced Logistics. Layered Services. Shared Warehouses.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Online shoppers expect a fast, effortless, and inexpensive experience with your brand, which requires a fulfillment center that picks , packs, and ships accurate orders at lightning speeds. Logistics Operations Manager. While the basic responsibilities remain relatively consistent, the job title of this role may vary.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. cities have launched Smart City Logistics innovations and protocols, following the lead of Europe and Asia. ? Self-Service Logistics.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

At a time when cross-border commerce and shipping are booming, using multiple means of transport can complicate your operations and require the implementation of sophisticated shipping processes. That’s why many businesses outsource shipping to third-party logistics ( 3PL ) providers like ShipBob.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

Among the objectives of these projects, is to enable fast responses on the rare occasions that quality issues arise in consumer-packaged-goods, requiring batches to be identified quickly and quarantined. As for Tesla, a blockchain partnership with port and shipping companies is all about improving supply chain speed and effectiveness.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Logistics is the prime example of a changing industry – colossal, ripe for disruption and utterly opaque. Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Look for a co-packer that has serviced other clients with similar product lines and packaging needs as yours. Some co-packers support their clients in R&D, buying of packaging material and ingredients, inventory management, warehousing, and fulfillment.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Look for a co-packer that has serviced other clients with similar product lines and packaging needs as yours. Some co-packers support their clients in R&D, buying of packaging material and ingredients, inventory management, warehousing, and fulfillment.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Look for a co-packer that has serviced other clients with similar product lines and packaging needs as yours. Some co-packers support their clients in R&D, buying of packaging material and ingredients, inventory management, warehousing, and fulfillment.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Look for a co-packer that has serviced other clients with similar product lines and packaging needs as yours. Some co-packers support their clients in R&D, buying of packaging material and ingredients, inventory management, warehousing, and fulfillment.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

You also must factor in shipping the products to / from the co-packer. Look for a co-packer that has serviced other clients with similar product lines and packaging needs as yours. Some co-packers support their clients in R&D, buying of packaging material and ingredients, inventory management, warehousing, and fulfillment.

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Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 23, 2018

In an agreement, the governing law can be different from the jurisdiction; for example, the governing law could be Delaware, but the parties agree that any dispute will be decided under the jurisdiction of the court of San Francisco. The agreement should state who is ordering ingredients, labels, packing material, and shipping boxes.

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Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 23, 2018

In an agreement, the governing law can be different from the jurisdiction; for example, the governing law could be Delaware, but the parties agree that any dispute will be decided under the jurisdiction of the court of San Francisco. The agreement should state who is ordering ingredients, labels, packing material, and shipping boxes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The deliveries will take place as part of a pilot that’s being conducted by Waymo and JB Hunt Transport Services to test out self-driving trucks along certain shipping routes in Texas. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 25 – July 1) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news: McDonald’s is testing a new drive-thru concept. By the end of the decade, the company’s goal is to deliver 500 million packages a year by drone in cities, Amazon Prime Air vice president David Carbon told reporters. Some retailers are learning to love bulked-up inventories.

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Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 23, 2018

In an agreement, the governing law can be different from the jurisdiction; for example, the governing law could be Delaware, but the parties agree that any dispute will be decided under the jurisdiction of the court of San Francisco. The agreement should state who is ordering ingredients, labels, packing material, and shipping boxes.

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