Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

Thus it must be possible to transport the packed stacks safely on the loading space of a truck, preventing them from slipping and being damaged due to sudden steering moves or hard braking. Spiekermann remembers a customer who had to stack filled jam jars directly from production on pallets and pack them securely.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. Whether in packing a freight truck or tracking invoices, wasted time and resources can quickly eat into your margins. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. Whether in packing a freight truck or tracking invoices, wasted time and resources can quickly eat into your margins. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 3, 2022

Not all of those examples are exactly illustrious, but they do (for the most part) prove that two heads really are better than one. We’ll get into some examples of the different types of “PLs” later, so hang on to your hats! Of course, not all logistics service providers are created equal, which leads us to.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 31, 2023

We’ll offer you some pointers for managing your stock in this article. Track stock Of course, the first thing to consider is whether or not the stock is being monitored. If you don’t do this, there’s a good possibility that you’ll gradually lose the overview and end up choosing the wrong course of action.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 25, 2024

An item has been purchased online, your 3PL has processed the order and sent instructions to the appropriate fulfillment center, and following the picking, packing, and shipping, the package is now on the final phase of its route. Last-mile delivery refers to the last leg of an ecommerce order’s journey.

eCommerce 79

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Forto

AUGUST 3, 2020

Manufacturers in China often produce articles much cheaper, so the profit margins in sales are therefore higher. Of course you can start by looking at the websites of the suppliers in question and find out who they already supply. After all, what good are articles that you are not allowed to market here?

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 8, 2018

I like to read articles and try to follow this topic. For large brands, it is more common to rent space in a warehouse, where items are shipped in from factories by air, truck or boat and then “picked and packed.” Since I was a child I am interested in fashion, so everything related to it attracts my attention.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations. and Unnu, Kaan. [2]

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t altered that much, but as we received many comments, including requests for more information, I figured it might be a good idea to expand on the original piece. For example, we need to know if we can get to the required level of packaging unit.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2017

For example, your company’s objective might be to achieve maximum operational productivity, to improve customer service, or perhaps to minimise capital expenditure. The most important SKU characteristics to understand are as follows: Dimensions, weight, number of units per pack, pack dimensions, pack weight.

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Forto

JULY 25, 2018

For instance, non-perishable products like apparel, toys and home decor products can be easily packed up and shipped by air or sea without having to worry too much about the handling of the cargo. They may be pure chemicals, mixtures of substances, manufactured products or individual articles on their own.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 7, 2021

Of course, there’s only one way to find out if crowdfunding is the secret ingredient missing from your eCommerce sauce of success, and that’s through reading this article. Take PopSockets, for example. If you’re more of a lone wolf, it’s time to join the pack. Luckily, we’ve made it a good one (did you expect any less?),

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

This article will cover some five tips that you can use to write an effective transportation management plan: 1. Only those people who have duly completed the advanced traffic management course or its equivalent should write it. Identify the Authority Concerned The transportation management plan is a document that bears a legal face.

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EazyStock

MARCH 11, 2019

When she isn’t writing blog articles, she enjoys spending time in downtown Charleston, South Carolina and all the amazing food her hometown has to offer. Almost all fulfillment centers want to improve pick and pack efficiency. Slotting, picking, and packing can all realize productivity gains from an improved receiving system.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2019

Editor’s Note: This article is from Steve Bettwy , Vice President – Quality and Business Continuity, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement at Direct Supply. Of course, along with that comes a lot of products that need delivering. None of this is new news, of course. Amazon itself says it won’t.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2018

As this article proved extremely popular, I thought it worth adding a few updates to follow progress on the six trends. Depending on the response received by the latest updates, I may revisit this article yet again with additional updates to Trends #4, #5, and #6. 2018 Update: How Did the Trends Progress?

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In this article, aptly prepare for the most important time of year in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) market by learning about the problems at your door, and more importantly their solutions. Specifics can vary by industry, of course, but for the most part this takeaway is a good summation.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business. eCommerce pick and pack : The WMS can design the most effective picking pattern so that associates reduce walking distance and overlap, and therefore minimize labor costs. pick and pack).

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

However, with the right plan in place before the first crate gets packed, your manufacturing company and everybody under its roof can take part in a smooth transition and get back up to speed before you know it. Here’s a quick look at four of the biggest steps in the process and what you should know about each one. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

Of course that’s really not such a bold prediction to make, since some warehouses are already running dark today. In the distribution centre of 2028, we can probably expect the majority of activities to be automated, from goods receiving, through put-away and picking, to packing and dispatch. Robots Run the Warehouse.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

For example, you can ask your provider to assess your current processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement streamlined solutions to enhance overall efficiency. For example, does your company already own or lease warehouses? A 3PL partner can help you to remedy process fragmentation and its associated weaknesses.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 8, 2023

What if your fulfillment center picks and packs the wrong item? Test different packing materials or switch shipping carriers. It may seem like you’re stating the obvious (Of course we got your order! If you found this information helpful, check out these articles on managing customer expectations and the delivery process.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, we’ve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. Labour productivity: Efficiency and productivity of picking, packing, and shipping activities.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

This, of course, means that streamlining those warehousing and fulfillment operations can drive profitability. This article will cover some of the most important metrics and KPIs to establish if you want to optimize your fulfillment operations. But how do you identify what is going well and what needs improving?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

As I’ve mentioned in other KPI articles that I’ve written, we come across a surprising number of businesses that struggle to choose and use KPIs effectively in our consulting work. So now and then, I like to publish an article to help demystify the topic. 1) Speed up the Warehouse. 1) Speed up the Warehouse.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2015

What the news articles and interviews rarely describe are the failures — the projects that went sour and the teams that failed. It is not a straightforward process of packing everything up, moving to a new location, and setting up the exact same operation. An Example. It’s good for America. It’s good for our future.

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Forto

JUNE 23, 2020

You do not have to worry about picking and packing the ordered items from your warehouse. There is one catch with Amazon FBA, of course: the service costs money. For example, for the screening of possible new goods that expand your product range. Please also note: As a commercial seller, you will of course need a trade licence.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

Depending on which article you’re reading, ecommerce brands should be prepared for return rates of anywhere from 16% to 30%. Of course, the opposite is also true — when handled poorly, returns can hurt your brand. Let’s take apparel, for example. ‘Tis the season for processing ecommerce returns.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 19, 2024

It’s easy We can’t change the fact that ecommerce orders need to be packed and shipped from fulfillment centers to our customers’ doorsteps. Because you care You wouldn’t be reading this article if you didn’t care. Apparel, for example, doesn’t need cushioning but does need protection against rain or snow. It’s a double whammy.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

To that end, we hope you will find the tips in this article helpful as you look to improve container utilisation in your supply chain. For example, you can look at: 1) Your products and the way you package them for shipping. The ubiquitous flat-pack lends itself admirably to container shipping.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 30, 2024

Enter this article. How quickly do you need to restock, how should you split your inventory across multiple locations , and of course what kind of inventory ordering system best suits your brand? Ecommerce software should work hand in hand with warehouse technology to optimize the picking, packing, and shipping journey for every order.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 29, 2024

Within the course of one online chat, an isolated email response, or a single phone call, someone who bought from your ecommerce brand can be influenced whether or not to buy from you again. Of course it is, right? And no, that wasn’t an exaggerated example to make a point. Let’s find out the TOP 10 now! Move Like the Wind!

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

By contrast, the third-party logistics model is where a manufacturer retains oversight of its supply chain but outsources such processes as warehousing, shipping, packing, and distribution to a 3PL provider. The best example of a 4PL model is Amazon.com. Container packing and unpacking. Picking & packing.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

The tips in this article will help you know how to identify the customers, products, and processes that might be inflating your cost to serve (CTS) unnecessarily. Naturally, overall cost-to-serve will be higher for online than in-store sales due to the added expense involved in picking, packing, and delivering customers’ purchases.

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Conger

MAY 11, 2022

This article explains everything you need to know about AGV vs. AMR material handling equipment. Don't have time to read the whole article? AGVs are automated material handling equipment that follows predefined paths with limited ability to make real-time corrections to its course. You’ll learn: What AGVs and AMRs are.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

Make sure you are properly packing your products. Overall, when your warehouses or fulfillment centers are packing and sending your products in an optimal way, and you are offering shipping options that don’t unnecessarily pollute the planet, you are taking epic steps toward eco-friendly ecommerce. We hope you do!

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