Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint by taking a deeper look at their supply chain, including product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. The answer is to invest in sustainability benchmarking tools.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Package theft is on the rise as “porch pirates” continue to swipe packages from people’s doorsteps. The holiday season is the busiest time for package theft, as more and more items are delivered. For the 2023 holiday season alone, it is anticipated that between 850 million and 950 million packages will be delivered.

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Zipline Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It’s not the trucks that change between brokers — it’s the tools and expertise behind the operation. Built in-house and improved daily by the Zipline Development Team, KanoPI is our proprietary shipper intelligence tool. Top shipping locations: Walmart, Costco, Bath & Body Works, Whole Foods, and Best Buy . Our stats: .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

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. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Perfect Packaging Design! Personalized packaging article and permission to publish here provided by Jasof Mac. We believe that it has been established that thoughtful, personalized packaging resonates with the consumers. Even the eco-friendly aspect of packaging can leave people in awe of your brand. Subscribe Here!

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

We will turn over each stone and consider how innovative technology will shape the future of shipping and logistics. So, let us reflect on the peak shipping season trends we saw at the close of 2018 and how those trends will affect the industry now and throughout 2019. Of course, the best plans depend on the actions of yesterday.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 8, 2021

And, with the growth of ecommerce, customers are buying unique luxury or everyday perfumes online at more affordable prices than ever before — while also still expecting fast shipping. . The different types of perfumes that shipped regularly include . But no matter what type of perfume you sell, shipping perfume is a risky endeavor.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Those that seek to succeed in shipping online need to know a few things about why less-than-truckload may be the solution, how customers’ expectations are increasing, and what benefits less-than-truckload offers. Since e-commerce exists around the globe, variety in shipping can amount to better cost management and fewer delays.

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Multichannel Merchant

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Last mile delivery has become a costly undertaking for multichannel retailers, with home delivery comprising an estimated 41% of overall supply chain costs and 53% of the total cost of shipping. These customers enjoy the fast delivery cycle and are happy to have package left at their doorstep at any point during the day.

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RFgen

APRIL 18, 2023

Shipping accuracy is an important aspect of any business that relies on delivering products to customers. Your ability to ship accurate orders to the right destination directly impacts profitability. Misships, or incorrectly shipped items, can lead to customer dissatisfaction, increased costs, and damage to your brand.

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Multichannel Merchant

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Last mile delivery has become a costly undertaking for multichannel retailers, with home delivery comprising an estimated 41% of overall supply chain costs and 53% of the total cost of shipping. These customers enjoy the fast delivery cycle and are happy to have package left at their doorstep at any point during the day.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

For visualizing a products next life or “end of product life”, I will be focussing on packaging. #1 The energy generating and saving equipment alone was able to propel the ship over the ocean in many different conditions. Packaging for consumer products is the most customer-facing marketing tool that we have.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Why Tech Giants Are Focusing on Trucks and Ships. While it seemed years away, this week the first “pilot” drone delivery took place, delivering a small package in the UK within 13 minutes of order time. mile for delivering a 5 lb package. to ship a 5 lb package the full distance from Shenzhen to Los Angeles.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 1, 2021

The world of e-commerce shipping and parcel delivery fulfillment is vast and complex. It becomes easy to get lost in all the options and information for retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Understanding how packaging can impact dimensional-based pricing (DIM pricing) is vital.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 1, 2021

The world of e-commerce shipping and parcel delivery fulfillment is vast and complex. It becomes easy to get lost in all the options and information for retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Recognize the Importance of Route Optimization to Lower Total E-Commerce Shipping Costs.

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ShipBob

JULY 28, 2023

But, the fact of the matter is, if you’re transporting products overseas then you need to know how to properly fill out a shipping manifest. Understanding the ins and outs of shipping manifests, and getting them right the first time, can save you a lot of time and stress down the line. What is a shipping manifest? The result?

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed both the world and how companies conduct business, especially regarding how pharmacies are shipping pharmaceuticals. Why and How the E-Commerce Explosion Carried Over Into Pharmacies Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, online pharmacies that specialize in shipping pharmaceuticals grew exponentially in 2020.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed both the world and how companies conduct business, especially regarding how pharmacies are shipping pharmaceuticals. The business of shipping pharmaceuticals involves the transportation of high-value medication that requires the most accurate up-to-date data.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 15, 2018

E-Commerce Growth Is Incompatible With Stagnate Freight Shipping Strategies E-commerce growth can boggle the mind. Unfortunately, shippers using traditional freight shipping strategies, including limited use of Intermodal freight shipping, will result in added expenses and delays in moving e-commerce freight. Download Here.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 10, 2020

Even more, WooCommerce offers flexible shipping options and settings, including the opportunity to work with tech-driven order fulfillment companies and other platforms that can help you grow your business. Shipping on WordPress: your top 3 options. It can be inefficient (from renting space to reordering packaging supplies).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

For routes previously served by sedans, SUVs and minivans can deliver more than double the number of packages while the company’s “high-capacity vans” are able to service nearly five times as many packages, Mulligan said. Target has been testing high-capacity van routes at Dallas and Minneapolis sortation centers.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Many shippers and merchants alike have a basic understanding of shipping surcharges but they might not realize how many different types of surcharges there are and the purpose of each. Why Shipping Surcharges Exist in the First Place. Typically, carriers adjust the base shipping rates on a monthly, bimonthly, or annual basis.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Phil Edwards at Melbourne Packaging Supplies. Not all plastics are the same, and there are plenty of eco-green packaging innovations that make use of sustainable plastics easily available. Efficient and flexible packaging makes business sense.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

The first line of defense for Amazon is its seller verification tools, which blocked 800,000 attempts to set up Amazon stores by “bad actors” looking to sell counterfeits, according to the report. The point is to stop shipping small online orders in boxes that are ridiculously oversized. This is down from 2.5 Mike Gallagher, R-Wis.,

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 16, 2014

Best Pick and Pack Shipping Systems for 2014. With software plugged into your warehouse management system, picking and shipping orders has become a lot more accurate. Chirag Patel from Fairway Fulfillment & Logistics explores three popular pick and pack shipping systems in 2014. Voice-Directed Picking Systems.

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AFFLINK

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Two-day, one-day, and same-day shipping—it's becoming a trend. Direct to consumer brands need to be able to provide reliable, fast shipping to their customers, and that means taking a deep look at their supply chain practices. That may sound crazy, but shipping trends support this new, on-demand culture. Shipping Trends.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 26, 2023

How Proactive Transportation Visibility Is Transforming Parcel Shipping Parcel shippers have a lot of tools and technology at their fingertips that allow them to gain more real-time visibility and thus become more proactive in response to global and market changes. This capability is proving invaluable to parcel shippers.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 9, 2020

If you’re shipping large cargo too big for the traditional parcel carriers, then knowing how to ship large items on eBay offers your business a brand-new opportunity for exposure and profitability in the online space. Luckily, we are here to help and guide you through everything logistics so you can ship large items on eBay.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

On today’s Podcast episode Cerasis welcomes Bob Malley, CEO of Pierbridge , a company offering enterprise shipping technology aiding logistics entities & shippers in managing parcel shipping more effectively to meet the challenges of omnichannel shipping. The Wonderful World of Managing Parcel Shipping Spend.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

Hence, leveraging the right technological tools becomes not only beneficial. As an all-in-one package, it cleans megatons of junk and makes everything run faster. This tool is particularly relevant for professionals who rely on their Macs to run heavy-duty software. The world of supply chain management is fast-paced.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly? We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Logistics: Amazon Logistics – Amazon’s in-house delivery network is responsible for customer package delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

Larger types of retail goods such as furniture and appliances, also known as oversized, are more challenging to ship than small packages. Previously, big & bulky items were purchased in-store and had long shipping windows. The cost of shipping and delivering bulky items is high because it is resource-intensive.

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E2open

APRIL 3, 2017

E2open Holds User Forum on New On-time In-Full (OTIF) Package. Two customer partners were recognized for their vision and partnership in developing and validating the metrics/tools with E2open. Two customer partners were recognized for their vision and partnership in developing and validating the metrics/tools with E2open.

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E2open

APRIL 3, 2017

E2open Holds User Forum on New On-time In-Full (OTIF) Package. Two customer partners were recognized for their vision and partnership in developing and validating the metrics/tools with E2open. Two customer partners were recognized for their vision and partnership in developing and validating the metrics/tools with E2open.

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E2open

APRIL 3, 2017

E2open Holds User Forum on New On-time In-Full (OTIF) Package. Two customer partners were recognized for their vision and partnership in developing and validating the metrics/tools with E2open. Two customer partners were recognized for their vision and partnership in developing and validating the metrics/tools with E2open.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

This new infrastructure will allow the retailer to expand ecommerce assortment while reducing both shipping time and cost. The store omnichannel services include pickup at store, ship from store, and digital pharmacy fulfillment options. The packaging algorithms do not work if this data is not up to date.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2018

Overwhelmed By Parcel Shipping Claims? When thinking logistics, there are plenty of things to be aware of throughout the shipping process. Parcel and LTL carriers have responded by expanding dimensional-based (DIM) rating policies making it harder to quote accurate shipping which leads to higher parcel shipping claims.

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