Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

As your enterprise grows or market conditions change, it may become evident that your organisation can benefit from partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. You will still need a hand on the tiller to define logistics strategy, manage the relationship with the 3PL provider , and monitor performance.

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3PL Links

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Improving your warehouse and distribution process isn’t necessarily as easy as it might sound since any course of action needs to take into account variables such as your products, staffing levels, scheduling and third-party vendors. What follows are 5 tips for improving your warehouse and distribution process. Automation.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2018

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. Of course, it always helps to have a few tricks up the sleeve, so warehouse managers should follow these steps: Increase forecast accuracy using real-time asset and inventory monitoring and analytics.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Or should you outsource to a third-party returns management company or a 3PL? As one of those third-party logistics (3PL) companies that handles returns, we’re not exactly impartial in this debate, but we can offer you several good reasons to outsource returns management. Just hear us out! All this speed isn’t just for show.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Of course, the cost is a factor in this regard. Pricing is the perpetual thorn in the side, of course, and it’s easy for one side or the other to take advantage when the conditions are right. Why Shippers Should Consider Working with a 3PL. Consider it a “leg up” on building a good relationship.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

As such, carriers can better allocate their assets and determine how to go about reducing the massive strain on resources and effectively divvying up such resources to move freight throughout the country. Tips for Shippers to Future-Proof Their Chains Against Embargoes . Engage a large 3PL with broad carrier relationships.

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Ottawa Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2018

Of course, what this means is that no matter how small your eCommerce site, you’re likely to see a massive boost in sales as the holiday season rolls around. Here are ten great tips to face the holiday onslaught of orders, thrive, and come out the other side with more revenue than you can shake a stick at. Are you ready?

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Ship Monk

APRIL 11, 2024

ShipMonk is an ecommerce 3PL that partners with hundreds of ecommerce clients of all shapes and sizes. Once you’ve regained consciousness and determined that your ecommerce business has tax obligations in a particular state, you’ll need to figure out how to pay them. Full disclosure: we’re not tax experts.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While these tips may not be possible for everyone or every shipment, hopefully, you’ll find one you can start implementing to reduce your freight costs. HOW LTL SHIPPING RATES ARE CALCULATED Compared to truckload rates, LTL shipping rates can be very confusing. Of course, it depends on where your shipments are delivering.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

While advertising, website user interface, social media, and many other factors may tip the scales when it comes to winning customers, shipping is actually one of the most crucial components that influences customer acquisition. do you do it in-house, work with a reliable 3PL like ShipMonk, or outsource entirely to a 4PL or 5PL ).

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 8, 2023

Ever spent waaay too much time trying to find an answer to a product question or figure out how to return something? Consider switching to a 3PL that can guarantee 2-day shipping to anywhere in the continental U.S. It may seem like you’re stating the obvious (Of course we got your order! Customers complaining of slow deliveries?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? While the hurricanes of 2017 were the tipping point that finally drug us into this tight capacity market, they weren’t the sole reason.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

Understanding the nuances of your supply chain and how to improve upon it is the best way to achieve maximum savings, optimize efficiency, and manage customer expectations. Of course, the first step in this process is often the most daunting. Putting it into Action.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 15, 2020

Given that Walmart is an incredibly lucrative contract for carriers they will, of course, oblige. These are questions that don’t always have an easy or straightforward answer and that tends to make smaller companies more hesitant when deciding how to invest their logistics dollars. Ensuring that Walmart gets exactly what it needs.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

To pull off logistics effectively, it takes a lot of expert planning, assembling the right mix of people, communication, working together, and of course, if something goes wrong, contingency planning. Consumers are READY TO BUY This Holiday Season, Lean on a 3PL to Not get Mired in the Muck. How can shippers stay ahead?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 2, 2023

So let’s talk floor-loaded and palletized shipping, their pros and cons, and how to choose between the two! But of course, because of the added materials, palletized shipping tends to be pricier than floor-loaded shipping. Make sure everything is centered so nothing tips or slips in transit. What Is Floor-Loaded Shipping?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

While the reasons for explaining a higher need for transparency are clear, what is less clear is how to get there. Of course, there are also operational benefits to be had by utilizing a highly visible supply chain. Additionally, consumer trust and satisfaction also rise, which creates stronger brand loyalty and a larger customer base.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

We, as a 3PL dedicated to helping our ecommerce clients thrive and grow, wish the same for our world, and as such aren’t going to focus on hammering the problems home; we’re going to focus on giving you ideas for how to help fix those problems. We’ll give you 15 IDEAS , in fact, for amazing eco-friendly packaging options!

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

We, as a 3PL dedicated to helping our ecommerce clients thrive and grow, wish the same for our world, and as such aren’t going to focus on hammering the problems home; we’re going to focus on giving you ideas for how to help fix those problems. We’ll give you 15 IDEAS , in fact, for amazing eco-friendly packaging options!

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Long Haul (over 800 miles) The long haul runs are also affected by the ELD mandate, of course, but many carriers operating these runs were already in compliance. . with one or two trucks, so they wanted to adjust the playing field in this market space and be price competitive.” .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. The first post covered how you can get the DC or warehouse ready for the holidays or peak seasons. . This is an easy tip, but it goes a long way.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Editor's Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. The first post covered how you can get the DC or warehouse ready for the holidays or peak seasons. . This is an easy tip, but it goes a long way.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 26, 2023

Yes, site design, advertising, branding, and, of course, product design have an impact on customer acquisition. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Ergo, choose how you structure your 2-Day shipping option wisely, but do choose to offer it. Benefits of Offering 2-Day Shipping 1.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

How cold storage works. How to choose a cold storage warehouse. Tips for working safely in cold storage warehouses. How Big Is the Cold Storage Industry? How Cold Is a Chilled Warehouse? How Many Types of Cold Storage Are There? How to Choose a Cold Storage Warehouse. Let's dive in! Table of Contents.

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