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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Separately, the company said in the past year, Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit sued or referred for investigation over 1,300 criminals in the U.S., Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC).

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Shipping Freight Isn’t Tactical Anymore: 3 Areas That Require Strategic, Collaborative, & Innovative Thinking

GlobalTranz

In today's ever more complex supply chain riddled with thousands upon thousands of processes, shipping freight has moved beyond tactical prowess for those who execute well and has evolved to now include strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to maintain not only a competitive edge but reduce overall transportation cost footprint.

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How to Ensure Effective Third-Party Deliveries and Excellence in Your E-commerce Logistics Operations

Locus

To get an answer to this question, we connected with Rajiv Perumal , Vice President of the Product team at Locus, for an InFocus Masterclass webinar this week. Low shipping fee: Customers prefer brands that offer lower shipping fees, making it more cost-effective for them to receive their orders. Schedule a demo with us!

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Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

IDC also forecasts that by 2023, 30 percent of Asian enterprises will ship freight using a SaaS-enabled platform, resulting in improved efficiencies in load matching and reduced shipping costs. The concept of asset-less state refers to creating a supply chain that is as lean as possible. Synopsis: GeTS Webinar 9th Sept 2021.

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What Is Last Mile Logistics & Why Are More Shippers Looking at This Transportation Function?

GlobalTranz

Last mile logistics refers to the final step of the delivery process from a distribution center or facility to the end user. Yet, more bulky items are moving from traditional retail to consumer direct shipping models, and consumers want speed and visibility in every stage. . Modern Shipping TMS Must Handle Last Mile Delivery Too.

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Electronic Data Interchange or EDI in Transportation: Breaking Down What it is and How It Works

GlobalTranz

EDI was first developed in the 1960s with the objective of speeding the movement of shipping and transportation documents. In 1965, the Holland-America steam ship line started sending the very first EDI messages, although still not called EDI. Data includes dates, times, locations, route and reference numbers.

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The Most Important Distribution Center Metrics to Track and Understand

GlobalTranz

On-Time Shipping. This involves monitoring for the late departure of shipping containers as well as premature completion of a specific freight loading time. For example, shipping during the holiday season tends to increase as more people begin purchasing items online for gifts. Identify Peaks in Warehouse Capacity.