Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Real-World Applications Several companies have already started using autonomous delivery vehicles in practical scenarios: Amazon has launched its “Amazon Scout” autonomous robot, which delivers packages to customers. Nuro has developed an autonomous vehicle designed for transporting groceries and small packages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

They can deliver lightweight, time-sensitive packages, such as medical supplies and consumer items, with direct access to delivery locations. Payload Limitations: Drones have low payload capacities, restricting them to lightweight packages, while autonomous vehicles can transport larger loads.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Postal Service reversing its package ban from China to LGs big robotics acquisition, companies are adapting to new regulations and automation trends. US Postal Service Reverses Decision to Ban Packages from Hong Kong China The U.S. From the U.S. Lets dive into the biggest stories impacting businesses and consumers alike.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Postal Service reversing its package ban from China to LGs big robotics acquisition, companies are adapting to new regulations and automation trends. US Postal Service Reverses Decision to Ban Packages from Hong Kong China The U.S. From the U.S. Lets dive into the biggest stories impacting businesses and consumers alike.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2025

Wing , Amazon Prime Air , and Walmart are conducting drone trials for small-package deliveries. The economics of drone delivery suggest potential cost per package as low as one or two dollars once multi-drone operation scales are achieved. These drones reduce delivery time by bypassing road congestion and reaching remote areas.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Global Supply Chain Index Over Time A Critical Look at Industry Performance Notice in Figures A-C that the beverage, chemical, and containers/packaging industries took advantage of the lower cost of crude oil but failed to build industry resilience. Figure A: Beverage Industry Aggregate Industry Trend 2014-2023 Figure B.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

It’s also the time of year when we face immense pressure to deliver more packages, faster than. Appliances and furniture, food and beverages, and electronics are hot commodities. Warehouses and distribution centers are top targets.

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Kinaxis

MAY 29, 2025

Let’s take a closer look at how four key industries—automotive, consumer packaged goods (CPG), high tech, and industrial manufacturing—are navigating the tariff rollercoaster and adjusting to the shifting landscape. Key takeaway Top challenge: Rising input costs and consumer price sensitivity caused by tariffs on ingredients and packaging.

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Locus Robotics

MAY 19, 2025

Automation in the warehouse provides a way to meet these demands and packaging automation stands out as a critical piece of the puzzle, driving efficiency, value, and sustainability across the supply chain. Both consumers and supply chain partners are increasingly looking for solutions that can improve sustainability and speed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Packaging plays a crucial role in the fulfillment process, ensuring items are carefully packaged for safe transport. Automated packaging and shipping systems can help businesses streamline their operations, reduce errors, and lower fulfillment costs. Technology plays a significant role in improving order accuracy and efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2025

Asset visibility was reserved for high-value goods, while the rest of the supply chain operated on estimates, paper trails, and phone calls.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Milk Processing : After collection, milk is transported to regional processing plants, where it is pasteurized and packaged. This reduces intermediaries, ensuring that farmers receive a higher price for their milk. Amul has established a robust network of chilling centers and processing facilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

Here are just a few examples of industries that can benefit from a supply chain data gateway: Fast Moving Consumer Goods and Consumer Packaged Goods (FMCG and CPG) : In FMCG and CPG, the ability to make rapid, data-driven decisions is crucial for staying competitive in a fast-paced market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

These changes may also necessitate updates to production processes, packaging formats, and labeling. Packaging requirements may also evolve to include light-blocking materials or moisture-resistant designs. Each reformulation may involve regulatory submissions, quality assurance reviews, and potential consumer communication strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2025

Key details include: 14 environmental data attributesare now disclosed, which is up from five and covers additional aspects, such as carbon footprint, energy efficiency, packaging, and recycled content. The initiative builds on the legacy Green Premium label and supports regulatory compliance and sustainability planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 5, 2025

During the 2024 holiday season, it reduced unnecessary package movement and shortened delivery distances by leveraging AI to strategically position inventory closer to customer locations. Instead, it provides recommendations that people review and act on. This is known as a human-in-the-loop (HITL) model.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

Not only is this a waste of packaging material, it’s also a waste of space on trucks. We’ve all experienced it: we order a small item online, like a pen, and it arrives in a box large enough to fit a toaster oven. Companies are effectively paying for shipping air. In late June 2024, the.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

One such advancement is the integration of warehouse robotics, which has revolutionized the way tasks such as sorting, picking, transporting, and packaging goods are performed. These automated systems are designed to perform tasks such as sorting, picking, transporting, and packaging goods with unparalleled efficiency and precision.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

By collaborating closely with suppliers and carriers, managers can establish uniform carton dimensions that minimize the need for excessive packaging materials. Tailoring carton sizes in this way eliminates unnecessary void space within packages, which not only optimizes space but also minimizes the risk of product damage during transit.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In June 2024, Amazon announced “its largest reduction in plastic packaging in North America to date.” ” This is the latest example of how improving packaging can lead to benefits for transportation and warehousing operations. We asked that question last July to members. We asked that question last July to members.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As part of this package of U.S. In short, Apple plans to commit $500 billion in the US over the next four years, hire 20,000 new employees, and expand to their additional 24 factories producing silicon for Apple products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

UPS UPS will hire more than 100,000 seasonal employees to serve the 2023 holiday rush, including seasonal delivery drivers, commercial driver’s license (CDL) drivers, and package handlers, the company said. The e-commerce company said it has opened over 50 new fulfillment centers, and other facilities in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2023

Amazon began delivering packages with the vehicles in July, and Rivian last month touted 10 million packages delivered via the vans. helps it facilitate the rapid transport of packages. Several grocery chains have tested new case-ready meat packaging from Tyson Foods that’s more eco-friendly and extends product shelf life.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The company is boasting its quickest delivery time yet, saying that packages are being prepared for dispatch within 11 minutes of an order placement at same-day facilities. This allows faster delivery, as delivery stations go from handling 60,000 packages a day to over 110,000 during the holiday season. billion packages in the U.S.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 10, 2022

The company has developed a fleet of last mile drones for small package delivery in the US, Australia, and Finland. Recently, Wing has developed a fleet of new drone prototypes designed to more efficiently deliver packages ranging from small pill bottles to items weighing as much as 7 pounds.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 13, 2025

All thawed out Tjoapack, a global contract packaging organization (CPO), is significantly scaling its cold‑chain and sterile injectable packaging infrastructure at two key sites: Clinton, Tennessee, and Etten‑Leur, Netherlands. needles, finger flanges), and safety components.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2024

Lots of news last week about the use of drones in supply chain and logistics operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Recently, I was at my local grocery store for my weekly shopping trip and found myself in the packaged salads section. While this is easy for packaged/processed items with Best by Dates, it is not as easy for bulk, loose, or field packaged products. Am I alone in this habit or thinking? or squeezing an Avocado.

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Kinaxis

MAY 16, 2025

What food and beverage companies need to know about tariffs: Lessons from Canada sharkins Fri, 05/16/2025 - 09:53 Tariffs have been a constant threat since the beginning of 2025, but one sector has felt the impact more immediately than most: consumer packaged goods. Enter a Canadian supermarket today, and you will witness the transformation.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2025

A 3PL can help your sustainability efforts with blind shipping Reduced packaging waste: By cutting down on excess handling and warehousing, blind shipping minimizes unnecessary packaging. Optimized delivery routes: 3PL providers can leverage trusted carrier networks to select the most efficient shipping methods.

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