Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2021

What’s in this article: How to become a shipper of choice. For instance, even if a truck picks up the load on time, if the delivery is a midnight drop, the driver might be forced to idle at the destination—wasting precious hours of service (HoS) which in the carriers/driver’s eyes is lost revenues.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2019

If you are a high volume LTL shipper, you should pick a 3PL that understands your unique requirements and can customize their service to meet those requirements. Look for the following cultural traits when picking a 3PL: Your 3PL should be a trusted partner. Original article: [link]. Customized Solutions.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 27, 2021

In this article, let’s explore the factors you need to look for in a shipping provider: . Ensure that the shipping provider covers insurance from pick-up until your freight reaches its final destination. . How will your carrier address the situation in case of damaged or lost goods? Coverage . Reliability .

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Freightera

JUNE 8, 2022

That’s why, in this article, we want to focus on all three and make sure to give you all of the information you’ll need in order to ship any of them. It’s important to get your quote on time (and possibly expect some changes) before your shipment is picked up. They cannot be picked up on the same day that you submitted your order.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Whether you’re new to refrigerated trucking or a veteran, it’s important your company knows how to properly transport temperature-controlled products, from pick-up through delivery. Find my next refrigerated trucking shipment * This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 25, 2020

Specifically, how to make them lower. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at fulfillment costs and show you how partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can result in significant cost savings compared to handling fulfillment on your own. How to reduce eCommerce fulfillment costs with a 3PL. population.

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 6, 2021

Many years ago I wrote an article for SME called The Essence of Jidoka. In that article I described a four step process designed to drive improve productivity and drive continuous improvement. Sometimes with attribution back to my article, may times without. Your choice, as a leader, is how to handle that problem.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. Certified Supply Chain Professional : Learn how to develop streamlined supply chain operations.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

We are happy to suggest specific Supply Chain and Logistics key performance indicators (KPIs), but it’s helpful to show you how to pick your own KPIs. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: 11 Golden Rules for Meaningful Supply Chain KPIs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Today’s article comes from Eric Mcpherson at Open Sky Group and looks at a WMS budget and preparing for implementation. Here are some tips for making your WMS Budget work (you can apply this thinking to an upgrade or other supply chain solution implementation too): List hardware costs – Examine what devices (voice picking, etc.),

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

Prescriptive and predictive analytics help companies see the proverbial iceberg coming and learn how best to avoid it. What’s in this article: What are Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics? How to Implement High-Level Analytics in Logistics. Instead of the ‘How to Do Better in the Future’. level of analytics.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 5, 2021

It should also specify how many items on a pallet and the weights. This information will be essential for the winning bidder to design storage spaces and pick slots in readiness for commencement of the contract. A very accurate product master that specifies the dimensions of all the cartons and the pallets.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

At the end of the day, you should pick your eCommerce battles on a case-by-case basis. Keep an eye out for our articles in the upcoming weeks, as we’ll be taking you through what you need to know to make a Q4 killing. If you have enough resources to last you through this year plus a zombie apocalypse, go for it. Let’s talk!

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Ship Monk

JULY 19, 2022

Whether you’re handling your own eCommerce fulfillment or considering a third party logistics company ( 3PL ) to handle it for you, you need to have a clear understanding of the shipping options available, how to calculate eCommerce shipping costs, and ways to reduce these shipping costs. How to Reduce Shipping Costs.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction. However, in this article, we’ll focus exclusively on the cost factor, drawing your attention to some questions you might ask yourself (and your team) about your facility’s energy usage.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 23, 2020

How to Adapt Your Business for Online Order Delivery—Quickly. However, as we hope to illustrate in this brief article, it needn’t be! Your customer collection point, however, should be set up at your store rather than at the warehouse, since regulars would prefer to pick up their orders in familiar surroundings. .

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. In this article, we have highlighted the most common, but often overlooked elements to consider. Packaging and product damage during shipping is extremely common.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The 299 newly installed AMRs move pallets and totes to transfer stations and picking stations at its logistics centre in Groningen, Netherlands. From there, they are transported to transfer stations and picking station racks at the packing stations. The same process then takes place in reverse. •

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2022

Prior to COVID the company had a three-year plan to add omnichannel order flows by adding buy online/pick up in store and curbside pickup. They decided the existing solution had good workflow and pick and pack capabilities. Shrinkage is much greater in stores, and recent articles suggest this problem has gotten worse during COVID.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

If you’ve identified a need for carpet cleaning services in your area, you may be wondering how to get started. In this article, we’ll provide you with everything you need to know about how to start a carpet cleaning business. If the former, you may want to pick a central location other than your home. LEARN MORE.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. Simply put, product slotting is about putting the right product in the right place so you can pick it in the most efficient way. How to do this? To start with, find out which products are picked the most and place them as close as possible to where dispatch is situated. How Supermarkets Slot Products.

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Ottawa Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In an effort to help, let’s discuss 3 costly shipping and fulfillment blunders and how to avoid them. How to Avoid These Blunders. If modern enterprises fail to plan accordingly by upgrading and streamlining existing systems, costly blunders could stifle future growth. Careless Shipping Mistakes.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 21, 2021

Link replacement articles to offer alternatives to sold-out products. When obtaining optimal order points and order quantities buyers need to keep track of everything from minimum order quantities, to stock multiples, article replacements and ensuring adequate storage space. Link items to create a bill of materials for production.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

What’s in the article: What is a freight claim? How to minimize the amount of freight claims How to mitigate freight claims when they happen What is a Freight Claim? This document needs to be signed by the carrier when the cargo is picked up. Mitigation is legally required on all claims.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 14, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. It allows you to track your performance over time and, ideally, how it compares to others. How to benchmark? You need to determine what your current performance is and how it measures up against other performances in your industry. The What, Why, How of Supply Chain Benchmarking. How to Benchmark.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

This is a plethora of articles, but at ShipMonk we know that one of the few cases of overpreparing that doesn’t hurt is when you’re absorbing as much information as possible about best ways to project your budget. How much money do you waste on reshipments due to inaccurate orders? Overnight shipping puts great strain on your budget.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2016

Here’s how to keep it that way…. That’s a lot to lose, considering that it’s easier to improve manufacturing productivity by protecting crucial equipment than it is to pick up the pieces following a sustained period of downtime. Your computer equipment no doubt plays a crucial role in that process, right?

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 3, 2018

From their model I think I picked out a fundamental failure mode of what we like to call “change initiatives” regardless of what tool set of operational models we are trying to deploy. and every paper and article I could find on the topic or about people’s experience. At the same time, another client (Thank you, Tomas!)

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Freightera

JANUARY 12, 2022

The booking process requires a few more details in order to get your paperwork in order and ready for pickup: For pick up. Pick up date; Company name; Pick up address; Contact’s name and phone number; Pick up contact email; Pick up hours; Pick up reference number (if applicable); For delivery.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

What are the causes, impacts, and how can shippers successfully navigate this environment? What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. How to navigate the current import/export environment. Steamship lines are racing empty containers back to Asia to pick up high-paying freight. Impacts on imports and exports.

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Freightera

JANUARY 10, 2019

how perishable or fragile the shipment is) determine Class. If pick-up or delivery location is challenging to access or needs special equipment for lifting and loading or unloading the freight, the freight rate will increase. Please note that information in this article is based on LTL rates calculation rules in the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 16, 2016

How to future-proof manufacturing floor internet connected computers. Therefore, you should pick enclosures that allow almost instant access. Daniel is the company's Head of Content and specialises in the production of web copy, articles, blogs, press releases and white papers, for use by Armagard's marketing team.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

What are the causes, impacts, and how can shippers successfully navigate this environment? What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. How to navigate the current import/export environment. Steamship lines are racing empty containers back to Asia to pick up high-paying freight. Impacts on imports and exports.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Back in 2013, in a survey of 250 supply chain executives, more than half of them reported picking error rates of 3-4%, with each mistake costing the company an estimated $22. A mispick occurs when the picker picks the wrong item, adds the wrong quantity of items, or omits an item. But let’s take a look at accuracy.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 29, 2019

A Simple Guide on How to Manage Warehouse Inventory. The layout of your warehouse should facilitate logical inventory flow, from receiving and inspection through to picking and packing, to ensure that operations move quickly and smoothly. cross-docking, wave picking, etc.)? January 29, 2019 ·. By Legacy Supply Chain Services.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When it comes to picking, an operative needing to pick one of those electric blenders for an order will receive directions to the closest storage location to which the item has been assigned. In effect, the “chaos approach means picking operatives are always within easy reach of items required for customer orders.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 27, 2019

19:57] One trend I’ve seen over the past ten years is that the shippers didn’t necessarily have to pick a 3PL based on technology and investment. They want to find a 3PL because they will know how to manage all of this already. 37:19] I saw an article recently about how Amazon is buying up old malls.

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