Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

One area that many companies overlook for potential benefits is material handling and fleet management. That’s one of the key questions I addressed with Jeff Burns, President of Kenco Material Handling Solutions , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. Fleet Management: A Different Definition. Material Handling Challenges.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. Expertise of Freight Forwarders Freight forwarders are well-versed in the knowledge of how to handle the customs regulations and documentation for your international shipments. Well, a freight forwarder negotiates rates on your behalf, knowing the market.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

During the war there was huge growth and turnover within the industrial base as production shifted from civilian products (locomotives, for example) to wartime production (tanks). And, Job Relations, what we are discussing here, the skill of handling people problems. Are you comfortable with this definition of “good supervision?”

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 20, 2021

It is a widely used term in the industry, however, not everyone knows the accurate meaning and definition. FOB definition. Basically, FOB marks who handles the payments and responsibility for freight. A lack of understanding of certain industry abbreviations or terms can cost you time and money. What is FOB in shipping?

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 2, 2023

Mistakes when shipping hazmat materials can cause injury, damage to property, or endanger lives, so hazmat shipping should always be handled with tremendous caution. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) handle these regulations. One reason you don’t want to make any hazardous shipping mistakes? Violations.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 8, 2024

Definitely not. The FDA ensures that goods have been handled with all necessary safety precautions to keep customers from getting sick or hurt. For example, if milk wasn’t FDA-certified you wouldn’t have verification that the cows producing it are healthy. Exaggeration? What is the FDA?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 12, 2023

And might it even be possible to reduce handling costs and create a value chain from returns? Pouch technology eases the handling of returns by placing each item directly into a pouch rather than sending it back to the shelf or regular storage, where it has to be picked again when it is ordered.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

By definition, it refers to the handling of care used when moving products in which the movers or shippers literally wear white gloves to protect the product. Refrigerators, large household appliances, furniture, and expensive electronics are examples. This is where the term, white glove services, comes into play.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

The way you handle returns can actually set your brand apart and give you a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Of course, the opposite is also true — when handled poorly, returns can hurt your brand. Loss of repeat customers: If a customer is unhappy with the way you’ve handled a return, they are unlikely to shop with you again.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

When it comes to the efficiency of handling cargo, U.S. For example, for a small container ship between 0 and 4,000 TEUs, the unloading and loading time is three times higher than the most-efficient port. These companies are in charge of container handling, and they drive their rights by port authorities. ports are quite low.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

There are many other similar growth examples in warehouse automation. Daifuku doesn’t explicitly break out warehouse automation, but it does report on its intralogistics business (including manufacturing material handling). So I expect Daifuku’s warehouse automation business, by ARC’s definition, grew within a reasonable range of 20%.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 6, 2023

One such example is the concept of warehousing, which, despite having a shared fundamental definition of a place to store goods, takes on nuanced interpretations within different contexts. It encompasses not only the movement of physical products but also the acquisition, handling, and utilization of data as a valuable asset.

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20Cube Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Different types of cargo have specific requirements for safe storage, transport, and handling. Examples of common perishable goods include fresh meat, frozen food, pharmaceutical drugs, and flowers. Supply chain managers must consider the safe storage and handling of perishable goods before and after the flight too.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 4, 2024

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The tasks associated with the delivery of raw materials are handled by inbound logistics or supply logistics to guarantee their availability throughout the production process. We will address the following topics in this article: Inbound logistics definition and significance. Examples of Inbound Logistics Strategies.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2017

This example generates a huge amount of data that can leverage in the supply chain. While this example may still be a few years off, it is important that you understand how the top emerging trends in automation will shape supply chains and transportation processes in the coming years. The truck never stops until arriving for reloading.

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Freightera

MAY 31, 2022

For example, carriers may not know their pricing too far ahead of time because they cannot possibly predict their availability, so prices might fluctuate heavily. Full truckload shipments get handled by much fewer people and they don’t make nearly as many stops as LTL ones do. 5) Check out our definitive guide to shipping.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The formula for calculating landed cost is as follows: Landed Cost = Unit Cost of Product + Shipping + Customs + Risk + Handling. In this example, your ecommerce business is making a profit, but much less than you planned. ShipMonk, for example, operates fulfillment centers in Mexico and Canada to utilize Section 321 benefits.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Definitions of agility, resilience, visibility, and end-to-end collaboration are all very much tied together. For example, if a company had built up safety stock, and the inbound supply of components needed to make a product is disrupted, the company can still respond to customer demand without breaking a sweat.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The rationale for a new brand name – Movu – is because the ‘stow’ name is perhaps too associated with rack and storage – traditional materials handling. The global material handling equipment market size is forecasted to reach $350 billion by 2030, driven by AS/RS systems and robotics. How is Movu Robotics positioned in the market? “We

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2020

For example, ocean transportation is a notable contributor to global sulfur emissions. Consider the following examples: Individual employee energy consumption Truck and forklift usage Handling and packaging Paperwork. You can reduce double handling, reduce packaging, or recycle more.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 9, 2023

As an all-in-one solution, we at ShipMonk, handle both distribution and fulfillment for ecommerce businesses. Let’s start with a few definitions. Smaller ecommerce merchants may choose to handle their own fulfillment, or utilize a third-party logistics ( 3PL ) provider that manages DTC fulfillment for multiple brands.

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Conger

MAY 11, 2022

This article explains everything you need to know about AGV vs. AMR material handling equipment. AGVs are automated material handling equipment that follows predefined paths with limited ability to make real-time corrections to its course. These are the simplest AGV material handling machines. The average cost of each.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

This may mean that some of the potential efficiencies and savings are not immediately captured, but these are by definition long term projects. thinking to be done – what if, for example, demands for less packaging lead to more loose goods being handled? Could it, in fact, be unnecessary? Has anyone mentioned promotions?

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ShipLilly

APRIL 19, 2021

Let us begin with key definitions. Definitions. For example, it is too risky for more delicate or fragile products. That is why some consider this to be a more secure way of handling cargo. For example, any box that is at least 50lbs must be palletized under the Amazon FBA contract.

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WorkWave

MARCH 25, 2023

For example, installing screens on windows and doors can help to keep insects out of a home, while erecting fences around a garden can prevent rodents from accessing the area. Proper handling, application, and storage procedures are essential to minimize the potential risks of chemical pest control.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 16, 2024

Are you experiencing frequent inventory discrepancies , or wishing you had a better handle on forecasting demand? Let’s start with a few definitions. For example, product teams can track fast or slow-moving items, and use historical data to more accurately forecast demand. What is a Perpetual Inventory System?

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Palletization is a logistical process that involves placing goods on top of a pallet to secure and consolidate the load and ease its handling during transportation, storage, handling and distribution. Quicker product handling and shipment. Shipping pallets make items easier to handle, making them easier to transport.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 26, 2023

You need to outsource your inventory storage and order fulfillment to a space dedicated and designed to handle it with the respect it deserves. If you said yes, then it’s definitely a sign you’re ready to outsource. For example: How will you manage your inventory? Will increasingly intricate orders cause any shipping delays?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2021

For example, if you’re shipping freight cross-border from the U.S Intra-Canada freight, by definition, is the shipment of goods from one Canada address to another Canada address or, more simply put, the shipment both begins and ends in Canada. This changes from situation to situation.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2021

By definition, it refers to the handling of care used when moving products in which the movers or shippers literally wear white gloves to protect the product. Refrigerators, large household appliances, furniture, and expensive electronics are examples. This is where the term, white glove services, comes into play.

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Ship Monk

JULY 9, 2021

Cardboard boxes, for example, are an ubiquitous shipping staple, and for good reason! Not only can they handle a multitude of scenarios, but they’re also widely available, easy to store, and can take a beating on the road. The definition for “oversized” varies by carrier. Let’s begin! For the Standard Stuff. For Oversized Goods.

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Ship Monk

JULY 7, 2022

As online shoppers, we see examples of minimum order quantity everywhere. This article will define minimum order quantity, show you some examples, and help you decide if it’s the right strategy for the type of items you sell online. Minimum Order Quantity Definition. It’s that pop-up in your shopping cart that says, “Add $17.96

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Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For many manufacturing and distribution organizations, for example, inventory management may be the pain point most worthy of attention. This is a definite prohibitor of good supply chain visibility, and it’s something that many organizations are trying to rectify as they move out of the pandemic and into recovery mode.

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Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Through an auditing process, for example, DB Schenker ensures that the transportation providers have the right processes in place and that they can perform the transport within the shipper’s parameters. “If When the hurricane hit, some were definitely better prepared than others.”. Local regulatory requirements. Batch traceability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Increasingly, some retailers, e-commerce merchants, and other shippers have broadened their definition of carrier capacity management to include new and effective ways to lessen the carrier capacity crunch. A growing number of shippers now embrace the gig economy to get orders to customers, for example.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Either way, you have to act fast because that return (and how it’s handled) can minimize your chance of getting that customer’s business again. The optimal way to handle them is having a strong 3PL partnership. This is just an example of course, but it’s the perfect one to illustrate how impactful a review on a product page can be.

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