Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2014

UPS, FedEx seek ways to manage massive peak season package bulge (Reuters). The Postal Service wins approval to deliver groceries in San Francisco (Internet Retailer). Transplace Releases New Transportation Optimization Technology. Target Offers Free Holiday Shipping (WSJ – sub.

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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. In a blog post, Yum noted it is transitioning away from plastics and developing new packaging solutions as part of that policy.

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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.

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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.

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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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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2015

to drop off packages en route to other destinations, according to people familiar with the matter. As envisioned, Amazon would enlist brick-and-mortar retailers in urban areas to store the packages, likely renting space from them or paying a per-package fee, the people said. The crowdsource delivery model is not new.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In logistics, last mile delivery is defined as being the movement of goods from a transportation hub to the final delivery destination. ”[3] He continues, “Simply not delivering a package on time will dramatically increase the rate of returns, and poor last mile in e-commerce delivery can contribute to increasing logistics costs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 20, 2018

Podcast Summary: In this podcast, Joe interviews Troy Goode, Co-Founder and CTO of Lanetix, about increasing transportation and logistics sales for companies using customer relationship management (CRM). Troy oversees the Lanetix product management, user design and engineering teams between the San Francisco and Washington, DC offices.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Package-Delivery Drones Likely Years Away From Federal Approval (WSJ – sub. Flexport Raises $65 Million in Venture Capital to Expand Operations (Transport Topics). Moving from trucking to ocean transportation, San Francisco startup Flexport Inc. UPS And CyPhy Works Test Drone For Urgent Commercial Delivery.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Pigs flew over a frozen hell this week, which means Congress actually passed a multi-year transportation bill. Finally, remember Hyperloop, Elon Musk’s vision for a fifth mode of transportation that would allow passengers to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 35 minutes, traveling at a top speed of almost 800 miles per hour?

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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. Founded in 2015, Arka is dedicated to helping businesses curate a custom brand experience through sustainable packaging materials. Series A Funding: $11.8

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

Moving on to 3PL news, FedEx was indicted by the Justice Department for shipping packages from illegal online pharmacies despite being warned from U.S. We are a transportation company – we are not law enforcement. In short, the outcome of this case could have broad implications for the transportation industry.

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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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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2018

The logistics and transportation industry is transforming at a rapid rate, with factors like e-commerce shopping fueling the fire. Companies wanting to optimize their supply chain for speed and efficiency will be able to contact an on-demand scooter service to deliver their packages. Shared Warehouses. Smart Contracts.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

This includes fair sourcing, being a good steward of all resources, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using recyclable / compostable packaging. Wherever possible, food, ingredients, and packaging should be sourced locally. Transportation. This is not an easy path, as it can be quite costly and takes years to implement.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

This includes fair sourcing, being a good steward of all resources, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using recyclable / compostable packaging. Wherever possible, food, ingredients, and packaging should be sourced locally. Transportation. This is not an easy path, as it can be quite costly and takes years to implement.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

This includes fair sourcing, being a good steward of all resources, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using recyclable / compostable packaging. Wherever possible, food, ingredients, and packaging should be sourced locally. Transportation In the U.S., And most of the vehicles run on fossil fuels.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

This includes fair sourcing, being a good steward of all resources, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using recyclable / compostable packaging. Wherever possible, food, ingredients, and packaging should be sourced locally. Transportation In the U.S., And most of the vehicles run on fossil fuels.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

This includes fair sourcing, being a good steward of all resources, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using recyclable / compostable packaging. Wherever possible, food, ingredients, and packaging should be sourced locally. Transportation In the U.S., And most of the vehicles run on fossil fuels.

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ShipBob

MARCH 23, 2020

Figs has committed to donating 30,000 scrubs to US hospitals over the next two months, while also coordinating donations for meal services, childcare, and care packages for workers on the front lines. Free scrubs: Figs. Free shoes: Allbirds. They are hoping to expand to other areas soon.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

The solutions help customers across a number of industry verticals, including third-party logistics (3PL), food and beverage, retail and healthcare, improve transportation efficiency and reduce the cost of delivering goods. Here are some interesting details from the article: At a 1.2-million-square-foot

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

The ideal temperature to store and transport chocolate is between 55F and 65F; the relative humidity should be below 50%. Some chocolate makers freeze the chocolate for storage and transportation, which extends the shelf life. To transport chocolate on the road, refrigerated trucks must be used.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

The ideal temperature to store and transport chocolate is between 55F and 65F; the relative humidity should be below 50%. Some chocolate makers freeze the chocolate for storage and transportation, which extends the shelf life. To transport chocolate on the road, refrigerated trucks must be used.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

The ideal temperature to store and transport chocolate is between 55F and 65F; the relative humidity should be below 50%. Some chocolate makers freeze the chocolate for storage and transportation, which extends the shelf life. If chocolate gets too warm, it will soften, start to melt, and liquify.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

The ideal temperature to store and transport chocolate is between 55F and 65F; the relative humidity should be below 50%. Some chocolate makers freeze the chocolate for storage and transportation, which extends the shelf life. If chocolate gets too warm, it will soften, start to melt, and liquify.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

The ideal temperature to store and transport chocolate is between 55F and 65F; the relative humidity should be below 50%. Some chocolate makers freeze the chocolate for storage and transportation, which extends the shelf life. If chocolate gets too warm, it will soften, start to melt, and liquify.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Content Summary: Personal Mover Transports Employees around BMW Plant. To eliminate some of this traveling BMW’s R&D group developed a Personal Mover solution—a one-person means of transport for covering short distances within an operating site. Moving around a large factory can be exhausting. Several major U.S.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

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. This will help to reduce your transportation costs. About the Author.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

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. This will help to reduce your transportation costs. About the Author.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

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. This will help to reduce your transportation costs.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

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. This will help to reduce your transportation costs.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

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. This will help to reduce your transportation costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. The effort would raise $5 billion through “mandatory contributions” by containership companies in a push to decarbonize the maritime transport sector. The company is also exploring sustainable models for packaging, materials, and carbon emissions.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 10, 2020

ThroughPut has the ability to do long-term, real-time, value-stream mapping for existing dynamic process data versus the current status-quo of statistical and visualization packages that only provide static snapshots. More information about ThroughPut is available at www.throughput.ai.

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Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

At the same time, it quickly cut $5 million from packaging costs by eliminating color and standardizing shipping materials for boxes going to customers, and it identified long-term savings of more than $70 million. Supply Chain: Rethink Distribution and Transportation. Procurement: Buy Better, Spend Better. Printer-friendly version.

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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.

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