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THE RISE OF SUBSCRIPTION BOXES

Ottawa Logistics

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. The article also reports that many times items coming from subscription boxes are not ones that a consumer would normally buy in a store.

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Sustainability is a Competitive Advantage with Justin Goldston

The Logistics of Logistics

Dr. Goldston is the author of multiple peer-reviewed journal articles on supply chain management and emerging technologies, of Critical Success Factors in ERP Implementations and is a five-time TEDx speaker. The financial benefit of sustainable logistics: Reduced costs of packaging, labor, fuel, utilities. Improved quality procedures.

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An 8-point Guide to Understanding Your Cost to Serve

Logistics Bureau

Maybe some products fall into the category of dangerous goods, maybe some need special packaging. Then, because you’ve had a look at your warehousing and transport, you can allocate a cost to each of those order lines, depending on the volume, and the handling requirements, and other factors. Do the same for your product profile.

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Successfully Fulfill Your Crowdfunding/Kickstarter Campaign

Ottawa Logistics

What was once a daunting task that required countless man hours by a development team can be completed with a good idea and a proposal video. Ottawa Logistics provides shipping, distribution, and warehousing services to Canada and the U.S. However, one of the most challenging aspects of a successful campaign is usually fulfillment.

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Boom Time for the Shared Economy within Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. US start-ups MakeSpace and Omni are leading the way in urban discreet warehousing.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 16-19, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Customers of UPS can now ask the chatbot to find nearby UPS locations, calculate shipping rates and show the location of a package. You can watch a demo of Coleman in this YouTube video.