Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2023

Complex MOQs To learn about these different types of MOQs, check out the full, in-depth article on our ecommerce blog here. Learn more about order fulfillment with this detailed 3PL article. The price of each “unit” reflects not only the amount of liquid inside, but also the sales volume and the cost and convenience of the packaging.

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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. Outbound Logistics: Keeping Customers Satisfied. A is for Accessibility.

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Ship Monk

MAY 10, 2023

This article is intended to be more of a how-to guide. Customer Service — Who’s going to take the phone call and troubleshoot when a package doesn’t arrive, or contains an incorrect or damaged product? Branded Packaging — Unlike an Amazon delivery, every DTC order delivery is an opportunity to make an impression. Start writing.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Like traditional outbound logistics, return logistics requires the careful planning of pick-ups and deliveries of products, however, the involvement of end-consumers in the process creates additional complexities. A recent article in Logistics Viewpoints noted that UPS estimated that post-holiday returns were up 23% in 2020.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

In an article about online retail that I published at the end of 2019, I highlighted Target’s click-and-mortar retail model, which, even then, was positioning the company as an ecommerce trend-setter. That was the question I considered in my 2019 article. Target Hitting the Mark With Fulfillment From Stores.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

In this article, we’ll look at some of these value-added services so you can find a 3PL with the capabilities that matter most to your business. As we discussed in our “3PL warehousing 101” article, there are three basic types of warehousing available to you. Inserting and/or replacing an instruction manual into product packaging.

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Now, That's Logistics

APRIL 5, 2018

This article was written by Peter Buxbaum and originally appeared in Freight Business Journal North America. To read the full article, please link here. Zulily’s shipping system allows it to make decisions at the ship point rather than the order point for inbound and outbound packages.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

This article was first published in the July / August 2018 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. Products come back in dribs and drabs, not in nearly packaged batches. In addition, returns typically cost more to handle than outbound shipments – 3 to 4 times more for traditional retail companies, for example.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Along with the design of supply chain strategy, the design of the supply chain itself, especially the part dealing with outbound distribution from plants or warehouses, is instrumental in the success or failure of businesses. . SEE ALSO: Supply Chain Strategy Development. . Supply Chain Network Design.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Consumer Packaged Goods ( CPG ) shippers are being forced to use less-than-truckload ( LTL ) more often. With outbound freight often going into the same distribution centers or general region, reduced rates and efficiencies can be shared among customers. Related Article: 5 Answers to 5 Big Transportation & Logistics Questions.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

You’re in the right place because in this article you’ll learn: The 4 types of warehouse management systems. WMS systems also automate and streamline inbound receipts and outbound deliveries, enable warehouses to handle higher volumes, and eliminate duplicate and unnecessary work. The features, advantages, and benefits of each type.

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FLS Transport

JANUARY 4, 2021

And a final look at the Outbound Tender Rejection Index shows trucking capacity is indeed tight as we head into Jan: Note: Rejections are double the ’18 and ’19 values. Shippers are now packaging their bids into shorter “dynamic” cycles to take advantage of the best market conditions. We are now at just 5% below pre-pandemic levels.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. Your fact-finding efforts should seek to determine what your customers want in the following aspects of supply chain service: Packaging and labelling requirements.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

A couple of articles in the Wall Street Journal this week highlight the challenges shippers are facing as trucking capacity continues to tighten and customer expectations continue to get more demanding. “A Cardboard maker Packaging Corp. Whistleblower Lawyers See a Growth Area: Customs Fraud (WSJ – sub. A number of U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Raw materials, ingredients and components, and packaging materials can sometimes be challenging to obtain, and production or shipping delays are currently commonplace. Switch to alternative packaging materials if you can identify some that are easier to obtain.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

Intel had already whittled packaging down to a minimum, and with a high value-to-weight ratio, the chips’ distribution costs could not be pared down any further. Inbound and outbound logistics planning. The chip had to work, so Intel could make no service trade-offs. Procurement analysis. Supplier communication.

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