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Securing the Pickleball Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Franklin Sorts buys deflated balls, packaging material, and a ball pump. Those materials come into their distribution center in Memphis where they inflate the balls, use a die cut machine to create the packaging, and then kit the ball and pump into the custom-made box.

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When is Expedited shipping better/faster/cheaper?

CargoBarn

In April 1973, Federal Express delivered 186 packages from Memphis’ airport to 25 U.S. cities overnight, starting a transport revolution. Now, overnight delivery and Expedited shipping have become standard practice. But WHEN is that cost justified?

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REPOST: Selecting an E-commerce Fulfillment Partner with AJ Khanijow

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to founding Fulfyld, AJ held business development and leadership positions in the manufacturing, technology, packaging and consulting industries. For instance, Huntsville is great for us because it is close to three of the biggest hubs (terminals) for small parcel carriers: Louisville, Memphis, and Atlanta. About Fulfyld.

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The 5 Largest LTL Carriers

The Logistics of Logistics

FedEx Corporation is based in Memphis TN and has $42.7B Domestic Package, International Package, and Supply Chain and Freight. FedEx Freight is the largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $5.3B in sales (estimated 2012). FedEx Freight has a market share of 14.9%. in revenues in 2012. had $54.1B

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Supply chains on film

Supply Chain Movement

He holds up a FedEx package for the Russian employees to see. And explains that he sent it before leaving Memphis. “It From Memphis, America, to Nikolia in Russia in eighty seven hours. We never turn our back on it and we never ever allow ourselves the sin of losing track of time.” Eighty seven hours is a shameful outrage.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

Offering a secure, temperature-controlled and internet-connected outdoor receptacle, the Smart Box enables unattended delivery of fresh groceries and packages directly to consumers’ front doors. The company is enacting contingency plans to minimize service disruptions, including diverting packages for its Ground division to deliver.

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Vans and Reefers Head South for Rising Rates

DAT Solutions

Demand is also heating up in Memphis , and outbound rates there are on the rise. Memphis – It is no surprise to see rates and volume picking up in Memphis. Memphis is associated with consumer goods, including truckload as well as the LTL and package freight from FedEx and UPS. Memphis-Atlanta-Memphis.