GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The following definition is one of the most simplistic of all we've found, from TechTarget : A 3PL (third-party logistics) is a provider of outsourced logistics services. But, if you are a shipper, or work in the industry, you understand there are, what we like to call "50 Shades of Third Party Logistics Providers."

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Let’s analyse the questions starting with the definition of Incoterms®. The Incoterms® rules are an internationally recognized standard and are used worldwide in international and domestic contracts for the sale of goods. Remember that a sales contract and contract of carriage are two different things.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Omnichannel fulfillment services are definitely not one size fits all, as every ecommerce brand is unique and has its own special needs. Appropriately Prep for All Major Sales and Promotions Black Friday, Cyber Monday, the sale space in between, and the final Christmas countdown are four key periods your ecommerce brand must prepare for.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2016

Yesterday we started our two part series about manufacturing technology trends we will see impact the industry in 2016 by painting a picture of the top 4 trends. In today's conclusion, we now focus on 5 other manufacturing technologies that will also impact the manufacturing industry, but to a lesser degree than yesterday's predictions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Transaid used the occasion of its recent annual showcase in London to announce the further expansion of its professional driver training programme into Mozambique – less than a year after securing the funding to launch a similar project in Ghana.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

It is definitely a bittersweet time of year. In a move to reduce the size of its sprawling delivery operation amid slowing sales growth, Amazon has abandoned dozens of existing and planned facilities around the US. Amazon said that its solar installations will come back online after inspections are completed.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 29, 2022

The industrial truck manufacturer Baoli EMEA , part of the KION Group, aims to become one of the top suppliers in the entry-level segment in all 53 countries where it is currently represented with its products. According to my estimates, the entry-level industrial truck segment has at least doubled in the past 12 months.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Walmart has entered a definitive agreement to purchase micro-fulfillment center (MFC) developer Alert Innovation. The retailer is taking over Alert after working with the startup on a multi-year pilot of the company’s robotic grocery order-fulfillment technology, known as Alphabot. percent in the third quarter, down from 3.8

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

For others, they’re signs of elevated stress levels, which can definitely lead to eating way too many cookies. While ecommerce has experienced boom after boom, 2022 has proven to be an interesting year in its already storied history. How did your ecommerce business’s regular sales compare to seasonal sales last year?

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Jayem Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2017

E-commerce Growth tends to High Expectations for Warehouse Management: As per Net retailers, E-commerce sales are required to grow to more than $400 billion in coming years. billion in sales in 2018 at the same time E-marketer estimating $491.5 Technology adaptation changes supply chain structure from time to time. billion in 2018.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2021

Ambition without execution often leads to biting off more than one can chew, and that’s definitely not what you want when you already have a million things to worry about. Or, perhaps, getting acquainted with each of your intended sales channels one by one. Walk a Mile in Your Customers’ Shoes.

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ShipLilly

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For a long time, industry experts and observers suggested that e-Commerce was the next big thing and that it’s here to stay. After all, they would be one of the key modalities for quickly transporting goods from different parts of the globe. During the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a definite shift toward online shopping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And while this definitely points to an industry making strides, a recent Procurious survey found that 75 percent of women in supply chain experience gender-based adversity. This is after Amazon already closed or paused 66 facilities last fall. million square feet of active or planned ground-level space in 30 states.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 12, 2022

These sanctions do not apply to other ships originating from or destined for Russian ports; ships carrying cargo to or from Russia are not within scope of the transport sanctions unless they fall within the definition of a Russian ship or specified ship as above. There are several exemptions as set out in Article 3ea of Regulation 833/2014.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2017

However, the term, white glove service, and transportation management sounds a bit odd in an industry dedicated to getting packages to consumers at the cheapest costs possible. It’s Service Before, During and After Delivery. It takes the service after the cell concept to a whole new level. This is similar to white glove service.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 21, 2023

The literal definition of entrepreneur is “a person who organizes and operates a business, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.” Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of forward movement in every industry; they are the movers, shakers, idea creators, and changemakers.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2017

The definition of supply chain management (SCM) includes information flow as one of the two major flow components of the supply chain. The need to share information across the various entities along the supply chain is definitely of paramount importance. This saves Wal-Mart a significant amount of managerial and other resources.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back. And, as if choreographed, speakers from startups, carriers, and forwarders brought up example after another of where the forces of change are finally breaking through. Not just as an industry worth emulating, e-commerce came up time and again in other contexts.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Hopefully by getting to know Lyn, you’ll gain some insight into the life of an Independent Freight Agent, what it takes to be a success in the industry, and a little about what it means to be an Authorized Freight Agent with Trinity Logistics. Jen: How long have you been in the industry? I was so happy to come. It was brand new.

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3PL Insights

MAY 15, 2017

After all, even the highest quality car will eventually have parts that break down due to mechanical wear and tear. Original equipment parts can be extremely expensive, which has given rise to the aftermarket auto parts industry, which offers consumers a more affordable choice for replacement parts for their vehicles.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

This accounts for 15% of the total warehousing industry in the US. Looking for a private warehousing definition? Now that we’ve covered private warehouses, let’s give a public warehouse definition. Reverse logistics warehouses process returned items, such as consumer electronics that buyers have sent back after purchasing.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 3, 2022

Logistics Service Provider Definition. Another way to look at a logistics service provider is to think of it as the before, during, and after of order fulfillment. The sky is the limit, after all! In the simplest of terms, a logistics service provider provides logistics services ! Speaking of scaling, ShipMonk is here to help.

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Forto

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

On Black Friday and Cyber Monday alone, retailers in Germany reported a sales increases of 189% in 2020 compared to the previous year. These two days are the biggest sales days in annual e-commerce, and by now probably in retail as well. All of these events mean one in particular for retailers: lots of planning and preparation work.

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10xLogistics

APRIL 28, 2018

This word really lacks meaning in this industry but I will try to define it. The definition is simply "Do what you say you are going to do" and regardless of tight capacity or not, this is something everyone should be able to do. First, lets deal with commitments. that type of argument gets you in trouble.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2019

Towards the end of last year, passenger car production in Poland looked like it was going to finish lower for the second consecutive year, after being affected by weak sales in the EU. up on the previous year, according to the Polish Automotive Industry Association. In 2017, Poland produced 689,700 finished vehicles, 1.2%

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2016

The supply chain is playing host to emerging logistics technologies and modern marvels of an industrialized society. By definition, competition encourages companies to try to do better than their competitors. Omni-Channel Sales and Increasing E-Commerce. Driving Forces Behind Adoption of RFID-, AIDC-, and IoT-Based Technologies.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2016

After all, it's just making stuff and tedious process-driven operations!" Well, the answer lies in not thinking of yourself as some boring industry (and let's be real, as you've seen emerging tech in both the manufacturing and supply chain industries, it ain't boring anymore!). You’re publishing a sales pitch instead of content.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

It seems that no matter what industry you are in there is more and more buzz about the advantages of using reusable packaging and rightfully so. After taking a look at these five key areas where you can save by using reusable packaging for your global supply chain, you will understand why there is so much buzz about this packaging option.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2017

Today, it has become one of the largest sectors within the shipping industry, and shippers are looking for ways to squeeze better profit margins from carriers and the consumers. Surcharges have become commonplace in shipping after rising costs, notably the sudden spike in gas prices over recent years. Surcharges. Service Charges.

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Automotive Logistics

MARCH 20, 2019

With a reliance on just-in-time and just-in-sequence supply chains, the automotive industry is one of the most vulnerable sectors to disruption caused by a disorderly British exit from the EU. The political standstill regarding a decision on the negotiated deal means continued insecurity and planning uncertainty.”.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2016

They want to know when a package is on its way, have the ability to track the movement of the driver on a real-time map through their mobile phones, as well as the capacity to rate their experience after. However, there is still a lot of unknowns about how Brexit will affect Britain, Europe, and the shipping industry. Definitely.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

DEFINITELY NOT AN EASY OR SMALL JOB AND CERTAINLY NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. A shipbroker’s role is to bring the shipowners and charterers together to facilitate the charter of a ship for the carriage of cargo or negotiating and accomplishing the sale and purchase of a ship. A business landscape at change.

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Bringg

DECEMBER 27, 2017

With ecommerce sales reaching $23 trillion in annual sales worldwide, customers are relying on better and faster deliveries for all sort of goods and services. These are some of the key industry trends in delivery logistics and supply chain management which will take center stage in the upcoming year: 1. Real-time Visibility.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2022

In April 2021, Toll announced it had entered into an agreement with Allegro Funds for the sale of the Global Express business. Completion of the sale is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, with completion targeted for the third quarter of this calendar year. Shift to automated operations.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

While there is a cost associated with EDI integration, it is definitely worth it. Though this notion comes up less often than it used to, this myth does not go away, even after years of continued EDI traffic growth. The implementation of an EDI integration is incorrectly assumed to be a costly endeavor with little ROI.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 27, 2019

Lawn care service is an evergreen—no pun intended—industry which will always have its place in the economy. After all, having machinery out of commission costs you in the form of lost time on the job. Most people dislike door-to-door solicitation, but it can definitely work for new businesses just starting out.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Bribes can occur before, during, or after (kickbacks) award of a contract. Sadly, this story centres on how a company was harmed by unethical sales (as opposed to procurement) practices, primarily because it’s not known what became of the people on the other side of the negotiating table.

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