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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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 26, 2021

Cloud-based transportation management offers a variety of benefits for businesses that operate in the global supply chain. But there are times when it becomes necessary to outsource the entire process thoroughly, which many refer to as transportation as a service. Why Outdated Approaches to Transportation Management Can Fall Short .

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2022

Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Transportation execution and visibility solutions can provide these efficiencies. Transportation execution and visibility solutions can lead to the selection of lower priced, higher service level carriers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 24, 2023

Mike Newman and Joe Lynch discuss sustainability and reusable packaging. About Mike Newman Mike Newman , the CEO of Returnity Innovations, is a recognized authority in the field of transformational logistics platforms, specializing in shifting from single-use to circularity through reusable packaging solutions for companies and organizations.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

Creating a data-driven supply chain tracking important transportation metrics helps shippers respond and adapt as quickly as possible to known and unknown events. Why Monitor Transportation Metrics. Transportation metrics provide visibility that helps drive operative and competitive advantages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2023

When looking at over the road transportation, there are first mile, middle mile, and last mile deliveries. First mile is a trip to a local or regional transportation or distribution hub. billion tons of freight (primary shipments only) was transported by trucks in 2022. percent of the nation’s freight by weight.

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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 17, 2021

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and explores white glove services in transportation management. That’s the overview of white glove services evolution and it’s another piece of the transportation terminology puzzle. It’s important to know how white glove services and transportation management go together.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Process-based companies continue to focus on manufacturing efficiency (OEE) and discrete on procurement (PPV) without designing the supply chain to balance transportation, manufacturing, and procurement to a balanced scorecard. Functional Metrics and the Lack of Alignment to Strategy. The Lovefest with Shiny Objects.

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 15, 2025

Shipping packaging materials comes with its own set of challenges that can disrupt operations and impact profitability. Optimize Freight Efficiency : Consider consolidating shipments or utilizing alternative transportation modes to offset higher costs. This is especially true for plastic products, which are under increasing scrutiny.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

For example, with a data gateway, a supply planner gains accelerated access to customer orders, inventory levels, and transportation schedules, all in one place, to increase the user experience of making the right choice to identify inefficiencies and make better, more informed decisions.

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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. Direct Procurement : Milk is collected directly from farmers at the village level. This reduces intermediaries, ensuring that farmers receive a higher price for their milk.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2021

No carrier or mode has been excluded from the increased demand of e-commerce and a customer base that’s anxious for a return to normalcy, including the LTL transportation sector. How Can a 3PL Help Shippers Manage LTL Transportation Proactively. State of the LTL Market. As reported by the? Managed Supply chain solutions. GlobalTranz?today.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

A disruption at any point in the global logistics network including the average of 12 touch points from shipment packaging to final delivery can prove disastrous for profits, service levels, customer loyalty, and other key metrics. The Ukraine-Russia conflict is ongoing. Tensions flare in the Middle East without warning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

These changes may also necessitate updates to production processes, packaging formats, and labeling. Cold chain infrastructure may be necessary for both raw material and finished goods transport. In many cases, current warehouse and transportation arrangements will need to be re-evaluated.

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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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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2020

Increased order fulfillment, improved customer satisfaction, validating order details and contents before packaging, automating repetitive processes, and other factors can significantly improve supply chain processes. However, it is not enough to choose a random method and improve it. Supply chain leaders need.read More.

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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

APRIL 22, 2021

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. From that perspective some changes have been clearly positive (e.g.

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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. It strives to reduce waste and increase energy efficiency at its facilities and transportation fleet.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. When looking at energy transition in the supply chain, there are two big opportunities to look at: warehousing and transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2024

This of course generates carbon from transportation activities. In the early 2020s, Microsoft’s transportation and logistics team needed to meet growing demand for cloud services while managing carbon, cost and cycle time. Microsoft’s transportation is outsourced to carrier partners.

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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

JULY 25, 2024

Conserving resources : Automation can help in the efficient use of resources such as water, raw materials, and packaging materials. These systems can precisely control water usage in manufacturing processes, minimize material waste through precise cutting or shaping, and optimize packaging to reduce material consumption.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2024

Nicole is the Founder and CEO of Candor Expedite , a transportation leader known for making its customers heroes by delivering creative, fast, effective, and sustainable solutions for time-sensitive and white glove shipments backed by a trusted carrier network. Nicole built her own team to address the lack of transparency in the industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

Mike is the Head of Intermodal Solutions at SONAR, the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. At Stifel, he had primary coverage of the railroad, rail equipment, and truck equipment sectors.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Transportation Networks and Modal Shifts A good transportation strategy is one of the best ways to reduce emissions. This means consolidating shipments to max out load factors, using route optimization algorithms to minimize distance travelled, and shifting to lower emission transport modes. Through network optimization.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

There are a variety of ways that companies can manage their transportation spend. The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). This is due to the rising instances of “porch pirates.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2024

Under a transportation services agreement that kicked in last year, Amazon leases the aircraft from a dealer and transfers them to Hawaiian Airlines to fly and provide routine maintenance. billion to increase use of these vehicles to transport freight as part of an overall effort to improve air quality. and Canadian stores.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

A growing number of consumers are asking the brands they buy from to invest in sustainability throughout the supply chain, from the materials they use to make products, to the transportation options they use to deliver products. We found three key strategies that could serve as a blueprint for other supply chains: Rethink Packaging.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is the Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics, a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is also a US Army veteran.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

But with the explosion of IoT devices across transportation, warehousing, and distribution, logistics providers face a critical challenge: how to ensure continuous, reliable, and cost-effective communication across diverse physical environments and use cases.

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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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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.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2020

For some, an acquisition offers the opportunity to enter the final mile space and deliver more e-commerce packages, but others may experience losses in.read More. The post Final Mile Differentiation: M&As to Increase Demand for Better Last Mile Service appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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