West Coast and California Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

you may be limiting the weight of your containers in order to meet U.S. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of the shipping overweight containers into the California Overweight Corridor and tell you what types of products make the most sense to ship overweight. If you’re importing containers into the U.S.,

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Bulk Connection

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This is especially important in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, where tanks might be used to transport or store products that must meet kosher certification standards. The process involves several key steps to ensure that the tanks are free from any non-kosher residues and are suitable for holding kosher products.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 29, 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, a year in which Logistics In War consolidated, it’s a good time to reflect on what were the most popular or relevant articles to the readers. Before I mention the articles, I thought it best to also reflect on the key themes covered on the site this year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Today’s article comes from Greca Manuzzi, Senior Expert Product Marketing at Kinaxis, and explores breaking down silos in material and transportation planning. Businesses’ top concerns include meeting customer demands, optimizing capacity to navigate volatility, meeting sustainability goals and finding skilled labor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. In this article we will explore four factors that must be thoroughly evaluated. Cost and Efficiency – The most obvious factor to consider when deciding whether or not to pursue self-distribution is cost.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. In searching for a provider, here are five tactical challenges that any MLP must meet. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. Supply Chain Brain. September 15, 2022.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

Dutch plastic packaging manufacturer Flestic installed SmartMONITOR from WERMA to optimise its production. Just a few years later, the company moved to a larger hall and today the medium-sized company in Dronten, the Netherlands, produces intelligent packaging solutions made of plastic on a production area of more than 7,000 sq m.

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LabelMaster

AUGUST 18, 2022

Meet Capsuloc™ appeared first on Labelmaster Blog. You’ll hear about leaks in transit, smashed fingers from errant mallets, and ring locks that won’t come off without a power. The post Stop cursing your paint can hazmat containers.

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Today, products are often most useful and profitable when offered as services. . The product-as-a-service shift has compelled Michelin to study its customers to better meet their needs. For Michelin, studying customers has led the company to provide tires as a product-as-a-service offering based on distance traveled.

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3PL Links

MAY 19, 2024

This article contains useful information on how to integrate the operations and sales departments in a demand planning process. The corporation can effectively plan its inventory and production based on this forecast. Decisions about production and inventories are based on this forecast. How to do demand planning?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Headquartered in Pipersville, PA JW Surety bonds is licensed on all 50 States able to offer surety and insurance products across the United States. To meet the requirements of becoming a licensed freight broker, you have two options: obtaining a freight broker bond (BMC-84) or a trust fund (BMC-85).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

This article explores the disruptive nature of supply chain disruptions, the significance of collaboration in managing direct spend, the role of Purchase Order (PO) Collaboration in tracking materials throughout the order cycle, and real-world challenges faced in PO Collaboration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This article is from Chetan Chaudhari at GEP and examines the ongoing aluminum can shortage. However, the production of aluminum is electricity-intensive. For reference, the production of 1 ton of ingot takes about fourteen megawatt-hours of energy – typically enough to power a mid-size home for a year. What’s Next?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Predictive and prescriptive analytics have emerged as valuable tools that enable warehouse operations managers to streamline processes, minimize costs, and enhance productivity. Slotting Optimization – Product slotting is a complex problem. Predictive analytics can inject some intelligence into this process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2024

Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Ferguson PLC In 2022, I wrote an article called The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of. The article was about Ferguson PLC, a value-added distributor of plumbing and heating products. Ferguson has an extensive and complex supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supply chain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability. These businesses get products to market faster and more efficiently. To read the full article, click HERE. Here are the five critical factors business leaders must focus on: 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2021

Today’s article is from FarEye and highlights the importance of last mile optimization. The customer’s expectation that products are delivered accurately and quickly, at a low price, and in perfect condition. The key to meeting customer demands lies in utilizing last-mile optimization software for tracking orders in real-time.

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

As this industry has grown, so have the various options that are available to meet interests ranging from cooking supplies, pet supplies, video game and popular culture memorabilia and much more. More likely than not there is a box service to meet your needs. Contact us for more information and to find out how we can meet your needs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

One article touched on an interesting point that no one else was looking at. Will Oremus wrote an article about what everyone was getting wrong with the toilet paper shortage.People weren’t necessarily hoarding; in fact, they were buying more toilet paper because they needed more. The toilet paper shortage got the ball rolling.

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Ottawa Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Whether this is by harnessing solar power, properly recycling the by-products of their manufacturing processes, or by implementing efforts to reduce one’s total carbon footprint, it is just simply fact that the world is made better by these efforts. You can sell the waste-not want-not perk. It can save you and your consumers money.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

This article is from Asena Denizeri & Anil Gurbuz at Solvoyo and examines the challenges around supply chain planning for 2022 and beyond. Insufficient materials to meet customer demand. To read the full article, click HERE. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the world has dealt with supply chain issues.

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Mazars Ledger

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Benchmarking is the process of studying industry or competitive practices, functions and products and finding ways to meet or improve… The post Dare to Compare: Mazars USA’s Consumer Products Annual Benchmarking Study appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Mazars Ledger

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Benchmarking is the process of studying industry or competitive practices, functions and products and finding ways to meet or improve […]. The post Dare to Compare: Mazars USA’s Consumer Products Annual Benchmarking Study appeared first on The Ledger.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And as product ranges and customer needs change, so the needs of our distribution network change. That way, we can make better decisions as we adapt our network to meet those changing needs. As businesses grow, contract, and merge. 4 Tips to Help You Choose Distribution Centre Locations.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Even we have discussed the challenges logistics providers must overcome in recent articles like “ The State of U.S. In this article, we will explain the shipping process, identify the different types of cargo, and show the benefits of ocean freight shipping. Rail and Ports.”. What is Ocean Freight? Current Economic State.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. In addition, product categories are much more segmented and differentiated than they were previously.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In 2018 I wrote an article where I reviewed the news surrounding the U.S. I found his claims that it would be ready for production in late 2019 to be highly suspect based on Tesla’s history of not meeting promised delivery volumes for Tesla’s cars. I got hate mail after I wrote that article.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Combined with declines seen on the industrial production and manufacturing side, the hope for a rebound in freight volumes will not take place in 2023. As freight volumes were accelerating in the latter part of 2020 and through early 2022, trucking companies popped up at a rapid pace to meet the demands of shippers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Today’s article is from Lucas Systems and highlights the ways to reduce warehouse travel. Labor productivity and efficiency is critical to DCs that are struggling to hire and retain workers amid tight labor markets and rising wages. Improving productivity is imperative for meeting the ecommerce labor challenge.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Just last week, my colleague Clint Reiser wrote an article about the top logistics and supply chain conferences to attend in 2024. One day, a product is flying off the shelves, and the next, it’s gathering dust. And finally, what warehouse technologies can help improve associates’ job satisfaction, productivity, and safety?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and explores white glove services in transportation management. 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. What Products Require White Glove Services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This article is from Natalie Walkley, Director of Product Marketing OMS at Koerber. Of course, the key to inventory is having the right amount in the right location at the right time to meet customer demand, or face overstocks, high holding costs and eventual markdowns—or alternatively, overpromising, stockouts and lost sales.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

This year, some small parcel products will experience increases from United Stats Posta Service (USPS), United Parcel Service (UPS), and FedEx. This article breaks down the new small parcel rates and the impact on shippers moving forward. As part of the USPS’ Delivering for America plan, these increases were expected.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

You can Google any number of articles to find some tips and tricks to ensure you are reliable, but to keep it simple you can head back to your writing class! Is this article relevant to what you need? Why was the article written? This email hosts four of the top transportation news articles within the past 24 hours.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at some of those challenges and explore potential solutions to help you and your IM team meet the burgeoning demand for fast and accurate order fulfilment. So what can you do to ensure your inventory management meets the challenge of multichannel sales? Your inventory turns ratio is low.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The decision to opt for frozen products over fresh ones is not just about convenience; it is a calculated strategy to strike a harmonious balance between buyers’ wallets and taste buds. Supply chain professionals in the cold chain space have observed the steady rise of this trend and are ready to heed the call.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

And the company added it plans will bolster BlueGrace’s BlueShip platform by integrating Evos for real-time optimization and also continue to sell the SaaS platform as a standalone product. By integrating real-time optimization capabilities into our BlueShip product suite, it marks a significant advancement. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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