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What is Reverse Logistics?

GlobalTranz

Normally, logistics deal with events that bring the product towards the customer. With ecommerce sales expanding into more non-traditional, oversized items (like refrigerators and other appliances), shippers need to be prepared for the incoming boom of returns. Imagine this scenario. A customer returns an item based on a malfunction.

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Crisis-proof, customer-centric logistics in times of global pandemic

Forto

In China, trucks are at a standstill, goods are stranded in the country’s transhipment centers, and (refrigerated) containers are missing. In this way, we ensure that our contact persons are available for our customers and partners at the usual times, and especially in the event of a quarantine. .

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This Week in Logistics News (January 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

Although, in recent years, the season has really been extended to a year-round event as you can buy them online. Of course, the coronavirus pandemic is shifting things as it is doubtful Girl Scouts will be going door-to-door or setting up outside of shopping centers this year. It’s that time of year again: Girl Scout Cookie season.

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Carrying the Cure: The Logistics Of The COVID-19 Vaccine

Blue Grace Logistics

Security and labor are another consideration companies need to make when meeting this unprecedented need for refrigerated shipping. Security and labor are another consideration companies need to make when meeting this unprecedented need for refrigerated shipping. Review the continuous DDL temperature data daily.”.

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Veterans in Trucking: Career Guide for Finding Success After Service

WorkWave

Of course, those who may not possess all of these skills can easily learn them over time. So this would not be a good option for those who need to transport items that require climate control like refrigerated items and perishable foods. Refrigerated Trucking. Flatbed Trucking. Regional Trucking. Choosing a Truck Driving School.

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Supply Chain Management:The Real Headline for the 2011 Holiday.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Cloud & Big Data. News & Events. |. In our household, my daughter is just completing a major refurbishing of a home, and placed a rather significant appliance order with home improvement retailer Lowes, involving the purchase of a refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer all involving one particular manufacturer.

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NAFTA’s impact on U.S. meat industry

247 Customs Broker

poultry, namely chicken leg quarters and mechanically separated chicken (which is ultimately sold as ground chicken), have been specialized over the course of NAFTA to the point where some of those products are shipped fresh. For example, Mexico-bound supply chains of U.S. 2 destination by volume for U.S. Withdrawal Complications.