Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2025

Dynamic Pricing: Real-time data from decentralized oracles (such as Chainlink) can adjust contract terms based on market prices or demand fluctuations. How Smart Contracts Improve Logistics IoT-Enabled Tracking: Sensors on shipping containers continuously log real-time data (e.g.,

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Whether you're a small startup or an established business, choosing the right freight shipping service provider can be a game changer. Understanding the key differences between these services can help you make a more informed decision, streamline your operations, reduce shipping costs and ultimately improve customer satisfaction.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Glenn is the President of iDrive Logistics , a national network of top-tier owner operated warehouses for brands and retailers who require the highest level of service with a focus on customer experience. Cost Optimization: iDrive helps clients reduce shipping costs through its innovative cost model approach and carrier partnerships.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The importance of an omnichannel supply chain strategy cannot be overstated. What’s Wrong With Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategy and Customer Service? Poor performance of new offerings leads to reduced profitability, reports McKinsey & Company. Shoppers see better pricing of products and added savings.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2022

Multi-carrier parcel shipping technology empowers fulfillment teams. Multi-carrier parcel shipping technology gives merchants the functionality they need to roll out these offerings and better serve customers. Despite all that multi-carrier parcel shipping technology has to offer merchants, organizations need to nurture the technology.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Warehouse operations and their efficiency are a key to any company that deals with freight, shipping and inventories. This chaotic environment (usually due to those companies who are still using manual process in the warehouse) will directly affect the profits and reputation to customers of your company.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 27, 2025

A December 2024 study by Professors Jonathan Phares, Jason Miller, and Stephen Burks, published by the Association for Supply Chain Management, shows carriers hire drivers when freight demand rises and reduce staff when it falls. Weak demand leads to job cuts. Carriers respond rationally to demand. In Florida, a 2.6%

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

Including CO2 emissions as a key criterion for carrier selection and using logistics technology to reduce or eliminate empty miles are the biggest opportunities to make an immediate difference. In many organizations, freight shipping has become static: companies use air cargo because that’s what they’ve always done. In the U.S.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

It increases site productivity, reduces the usage of raw materials by up to 50%, but also leads to a more comfortable building. However, their carbon reduction goals for their value chain operations for 2030 will not be changed. However, their carbon reduction goals for their value chain operations for 2030 will not be changed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

Following their fourth quarter results, top executives talked about their supply chain and omnichannel strategy at a high level. This new infrastructure will allow the retailer to expand ecommerce assortment while reducing both shipping time and cost. But there is tension between price leadership and service.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

One of the most effective strategies for building resilience is integrating project management into supply chain operations. This proactive approach minimizes downtime, reduces financial losses, and strengthens overall operational efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Just two days before Thanksgiving, FreightWaves reported an “all-time-high 93 ships” were waiting there. Consumer expectations for cheap and fast shipping continue to climb, and consumers increasingly want to order across borders , only compounding the problems. Carrier capacity management strategies ease the crunch.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

With gasoline prices reaching record highs , transportation managers must make smarter decisions that minimize road miles and associated costs. The energy crisis in China and the European conflict are bringing additional chaos in the form of production shutdowns, raw material shortages and blocked shipping lanes.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in the logistics process, such as delays at warehouses or customs checkpoints, is important. Order Fulfillment Times Monitoring order processing times from order placement to delivery, including order entry, picking, packing, and shipping.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Picture this: You’re a warehouse manager, and with a few taps on your smartphone, you instantly know the exact location and quantity of every item in your inventory. Collaboration: Facilitates real-time data sharing among warehouse personnel, field technicians, managers, and office employees.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, reported its best quarter in 117 years, posting a $5.9B Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. Much of the inventory on the ships at sea will miss the essential seasonal windows.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2024

For retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, the busy shipping season came early. Cheap spot rates and rock-bottom contract pricing have been a welcome relief for shippers — albeit brutal for truckers — looking to preserve cash flow and protect margins in what many predict will be a higher-for-longer interest rate environment.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

And now, you’ve decided to raise the price of my Prime subscription. Amazon Prime’s Price Increase: The Facts at a Glance. On February 3, 2022, Amazon announced its first price increase since 2018. The price for Amazon Prime increased from $119 to $139 per year for annual subscribers (an increase of approximately 17%).

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Economic downturns can disrupt the flow of goods, increase operational costs, and reduce profit margins. In this blog post, well explore the importance of robust supply chains, the key risks they face during economic downturns, and practical strategies. Recession-proofing a supply chain doesn’t mean eliminating all risks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

In 2023, Amazon experimented with new logistics strategies and technologies to quickly fulfill and deliver orders, and these changes paid off big. Amazon shipped last-minute Christmas gifts faster in 2023 than in 2022, according to data from analyst firm Momentum Commerce. products on the platform warned it would ship after Christmas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

FabFitFun Warehouse in Chino, CA FabFitFun is an interesting retailer with a complex supply chain. They have assembled a set of hardware and software solutions to enable huge surges in shipping. This is an interesting retail niche, but it comes with a supply chain that has huge surges in shipping. Mr. Van Erlach explained.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

This article explores the key drivers of reshoring, the rise of regionalized freight networks, evolving market trends, and how companies can optimize logistics strategies in this new landscape. Investments in rail networks to reduce emissions and support sustainable logistics. Government Incentives for Reshoring The U.S.

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RFgen

APRIL 18, 2025

China, and the EU, trade barriers are driving more than price changes. Tariffs are reshaping sourcing strategies, forcing tech upgrades, and making inventory planning a lot more complicated. Immediate Cost Surges and Planning Chaos The most obvious tariff impact on supply chains is pricing. How Do Tariffs Affect Supply Chains?

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Demand for ocean freight was lower than anticipated, and Hanjin Shipping, another top ten ocean liner, was already teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. Oil prices tanked, cancellations increased and Maersk drilling and supply chain services would run up nearly $2 billion dollars in annual losses.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 7, 2018

Demand for record-breaking speed of delivery and free shipping are only making the case for greater use of technology in full truckload freight shipping management, and shippers need to understand why. Amazon continues to push its own fleet forward, and the Big Box giants are willing to pay premium prices to get freight to market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The initiative involves placing RFID tags on packages and wearable devices on employees to eliminate manual scans, reduce misloads, and accelerate parcel throughput in the delivery giant’s warehouses. The average contract cost of shipping a container from China to the U.S. Retailers in the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Why Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategies Are Winning in 2022 by Lindsay Schuemann , Marketing Manager at Enveyo Two years. They’re shipping companies. The e-commerce shipping landscape looks quite a bit different from what it did just two years ago. And they’ll make buying decisions based on their shipping experience.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Warehouse Managers need to understand the challenges of maintaining a competitive advantage, how technology can help, and a few best practices in leveraging technology. Modern Technology Is the Solution Think about what makes up a winning eCommerce supply chain strategy and positive customer experience. Improved in-warehouse traffic.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Phillip is the Founder and CEO of Arka , a tech enabled packaging platform that provides custom and unbranded eco-friendly packaging to SMBs at competitive prices. About Arka Arka is a tech enabled packaging platform that provides custom and unbranded eco-friendly packaging to SMBs at competitive prices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The continued growth in e-commerce retail sales has been largely driven by factors such as convenience, product selection and lower prices. Even consumers find making online returns a pain, having to repack, print shipping labels for and drop off unwanted online purchases. Who pays the price? The Dirty Secret of E-Commerce.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

A storm may leave roads closed, warehouses shut down, utilities lost, and employees stranded. Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. Price fluctuations and sourcing issues. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. Here are the challenges we’re seeing across the industry, and what they mean for your supply chain and your shipping processes. But with every challenge, there is an opportunity to innovate and grow.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Covid has increased the amount of time it takes for foreign imports to reach us, and has significantly raised the price of importing products. We can take these off their hands efficiently and for a decent price, so it is a win-win for both of us. ” – Mike Skoropad, CEO, United Tires. Get the Free Playbook ?.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

e-commerce customers’ love for free shipping. ‘de minimis’ rule, which exempts imports under $800 from customs and makes brokerage fees minimal, they have shipped massive volumes via air cargo. rates soared to about $13/kg due to pandemic-driven demand and reduced capacity. Utilizing the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

We found three key strategies that could serve as a blueprint for other supply chains: Rethink Packaging. For example, manufacturers may invest in re-useable product packaging and containers to move goods to co-packers or retailers, cutting plastic out of the equation. Rethink Partnerships. Rethink Process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

The end result is a blending of biotechnology and artificial intelligence to help us overcome our feeble human lives by cutting down on human aging as much as possible. It is the company’s largest plastic packaging reduction effort in North America to date and will remove almost 15 billion plastic air pillows from use annually.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For example, an ERP for automotive distributors needs to include not just a standard sales function but also allow for automotive-specific processes like call-offs and contract pricing, as well as other processes like returns and lot traceability. Inventory management and warehousing Thousands of parts are used in automotive distribution.

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