ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The importance of correct packaging. Packaging is an important element that manifests its presence within all stages of the product flow. These stages can be identified as the purchase of raw materials, the production and sale of the final product, and not to forget transportation and distribution. This phase is the smallest.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 14, 2023

Bulu solves the challenges that arise at the intersection of the ecommerce order page and warehouse logistics, positioning itself as a subscription-first, full-service 3PL. Their full-service 3PL model includes everything from warehousing and fulfillment to customer service and marketing support.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Managing a warehouse can be a complicated task. Keep reading to discover how warehouse management works, gain a confident understanding of the typical warehouse team structure, and learn how to optimise your warehouse processes. In this warehouse management guide: What is warehouse management?

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Ask any manufacturer in the packaging industry to describe that industry and you’ll hear things like, “the only constant is change” and “the packaging world is like running on a treadmill while juggling running chainsaws.” QAD’s Automation Solutions deliver shop floor material, production and warehouse transaction capability.

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Vinculum

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

It is essential to accelerate a Warehouse Management System to run any 3PL business which are dealing with physical goods or items that are mostly transported to and from consumers. If your employees do not have an efficient tool to manage their inventory and warehouse, this is serious because your business is at stake.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management. From global to local and regional sourcing. Marco Tieman – CEO, LBB International.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly? This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In 2021, global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, of which emissions from transportation by end-use sectors make up 37% on average, stood at 10.7 In essence, a lot of logistics planning boils down to finding the quickest possible route between various points of delivery before returning back to the source. Sustainable Warehousing.

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20Cube Logistics

APRIL 22, 2022

The transportation and logistics is becoming more and more expensive. Hence, out-sourcing these services can reduce the load and make logistics cost-effective. Public warehousing –shared spaces. The warehousing spaces are shared by more than one customer which means the company has to pay for only a part of that space.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Best-in-class manufacturers have successfully converted these into opportunities with solutions that bridge the gap between production and warehouse management, which is often identified as a weaker link in the value chain. are used to scan and validate materials during receipt and transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

In the article, he wrote about Amazon Relay, the acquisition of Whole Foods, Amazon the carrier, and the expansion of its warehousing capabilities. And the company’s operations and technology have evolved over the last three years, with a focus on its trucking, warehousing, and air capabilities. Amazon Warehousing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. Robotics enabled with AI and ML augment the work of humans in warehouses and distribution centers.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

Reusable packaging may be the one most effective way you can manage your costs better. It seems that no matter what industry you are in there is more and more buzz about the advantages of using reusable packaging and rightfully so. Reusable packaging goes far beyond just reducing packaging costs. More Efficient Transport.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

RRD Supply Chain Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes solution design, print, packaging & labeling, sourcing, configuring, postponement & fulfillment. They offer a suite of services specifically for the life science sector, including solution design, packaging, and fulfillment.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] That includes packaging, warehousing, shipping, and more. Logistics can help reduce costs.

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 12, 2020

For the first three months after Covid-19 hit, virtually every sourcing project , in every sector , was put on hold while companies tried to assess the situation and how best to deal with the epidemic. In recent weeks , all that has changed , and organizations are firing up transportation and mega-bids. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

alternate sourcing strategies), while others are potentially negative (e.g. the daily delivery of packages to our homes). Emerging technologies play a role in managing disruption and are driving change in the transportation and logistics industries. All of these come together in some way with autonomous transportation options.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

Amazon Aims to Sublet, End Warehouse Leases as Online Sales Cool. Once a customer places an order, the item is fulfilled from the store, packaged, loaded into the drone and delivered right to their yard using a cable that gently lowers the package. Walmart and Symbotic Expand Partnership to Deploy Automation System.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

Shippers – the companies paying Ocean, Rail, and Truck carriers to transport their goods – can do little to speed shipments snarled by port congestion. They have a fleet of over 250 container ships and a transport capacity of 1.8 We have many different data sources,” Mr. Dowse went on to say. “We million TEUs.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. 5 Key Areas to Focus on in the Pursuit of Warehouse Cost Savings. Use cross-functional teams to solve problems.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 27, 2023

ESG supply chain management is critical to maximizing the benefits of omnichannel ecommerce and warehousing and distribution services. The Shipper’s Role in Global Fulfillment and Trade Shippers are responsible for transporting goods from the point of origin to the end of consumption.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

The company’s Sail ’27 mission is the second iteration of a plan to “brew for a better today and tomorrow,” plotting a roadmap for a future based on the concept of zero: Zero carbon footprint, zero farming footprint, zero packaging waste, zero water waste, zero irresponsible drinking, and a zero-accident culture.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer. Trucking Logistics. Inside the Box.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, manufacturers, and distributors to outsmart supply chain uncertainty and deliver inventory performance from source to customer doorstep to maximize revenue and profitability. About ToolsGroup. About Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In Malaysia, CEVA Logistics worked closely with L’Oréal , a major producer of luxury and consumer products, to develop a social initiative of providing jobs for the hearing impaired at our warehouse since June 2020. We want to support and enrich these local communities through what we do best: logistics and transportation services.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

What does the transportation industry have to do with a global pandemic? Instead, I am referring to the often overlooked — yet very important — role transportation companies can play in preventing global pandemics. With the help of an efficient transportation network that reaches every corner of the world!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

One Network’s NEO Platform handles supply chain forecasting, sourcing, planning and execution (with routing and logistics optimization) for what may be the largest supply chain control tower deployment in the world. 8 Essential Capabilities to Optimize the Cold Chain. End-to-End and Real-Time Logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The right way” emphasizes that our fundamental relationship with the Earth demands that products be made and transported in ways not harmful to the Earth. So while improving the products and the packages used to hold them get re-designed – getting products to the right place and right time requires movement and positioning.

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

This refers to planning, coordinating, and executing the flow and storage of goods and services, including activities such as transportation, inventory management, order processing, warehousing, packaging, and security. Source: Zebra Technologies). The global last-mile delivery market size is expected to reach $61.57

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

Packaging and Consumer Packaged Goods. In the packaging industry and in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry , it may sound trite, but the only constant truly is change. Overall worker shortages, including agricultural workers, drivers, warehouse workers, etc. Automotive. Rise in ocean freight rates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

USPS slowing first-class package delivery to lower costs. The United States Postal Service will slow delivery times for a third of its first-class packages in an effort to cut costs and its dependency on air transportation amid financial struggles. Apple, others face shipment delays as China Covid curbs squeeze suppliers.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Every warehouse strives for efficient order fulfillment. There are many factors that can impact costs, from warehouse replenishment practices to the warehouse equipment deployed to support the fulfillment process. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Nate Masterson. Dave Masterson. Nate Masterson. MapleHolistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 22, 2022

In years past, sustainable logistics companies have been outliers among the broader freight transportation industry. Paper and packaging industry considerations have gained popularity over the past few years, and businesses are seeing eco-friendly requests coming from consumers of all ages. .

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. First, data integrity is vital.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Optimizing your warehouse means examining every corner of your infrastructure and every facet of your workflows and processes to identify and correct inefficiencies. Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery.

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