Ship Monk

JULY 9, 2021

We’re talking, of course, about eCommerce packaging. Cardboard boxes, for example, are an ubiquitous shipping staple, and for good reason! Tip: For more info on time and heat-sensitive products, we have you covered ! There’s more where that came from — all you have to do is subscribe to our blog newsletter ! Let’s begin!

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

But if you and your team are perplexed over performance measurement and management, the following tips might help you get KPI selection right. Because you can find plenty of other articles on this blog and the Logistics Bureau blog if you’d like to peruse such lists. Conflicting KPIs: A Brief Example.

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Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

In past articles we’ve looked at some of the signs that it’s time to change your 3PL, and tips for finding the right fulfillment partner. For example, you might ship 50% of each SKU quantity, or a specific group of products. But that’s a topic for another blog post. Take a second to pat yourself on the back.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. For example, you could reduce human labour by deploying robotic equipment or other forms of direct automation.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For example, if an order is supposed to take five days to arrive, let your customer know and watch them be pleasantly surprised when it gets there in three! Unless, of course, it’s a cartoon piano falling out of a high-rise apartment. Want more expert tips and tricks? Have a Backup Plan. Plan A didn’t work?

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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. P.S. Want more helpful tips, tricks, and advice? Subscribe to our blog newsletter today ! What Is Crowdfunding?

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Locus

MARCH 27, 2024

Take XYZ Retail for example, juggling 100 diverse orders ranging from on-demand to next-day deliveries. These aren’t just any routes; they’re meticulously calculated courses designed to dodge delays, cut costs on fuel, and ensure timely deliveries across the board. Schedule a demo with us!

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Using QR codes to track goods, sensors for shipping containers and APIs to compile data onto logistics platforms is one example of how IoT shines brightest when prolifically integrated. When it comes to digitization, an abundance of data can tip the scales in either direction. The Risk Of Information Overload.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The answer depends, of course, on your company’s objectives and, particularly, on your customer service promises. It’s a random approach in which, for example, a consignment of electric blenders might find a home in a storage location between bottles of shampoo on one side, and dog collars on the other.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 30, 2020

For example, your shipping rate could be $5 for orders within 50 miles of your warehouse, $10 for 100 miles, and so on and so forth. Of course, this option can be somewhat complex, so it might not be the best choice for those who are just starting out. P.S. Want more tips & tricks on all things shipping and eCommerce?

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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. Receiving is a great example of the principle that making the beginning of a process as efficient as possible often has positive downstream effects. Get your hands dirty. .

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Specifics can vary by industry, of course, but for the most part this takeaway is a good summation. There’s an immense amount of orders they have to handle, issues with supply chains that need to be overcome, and of course they have to contend with an ever-growing demand for faster delivery that burns in the hearts of eCommerce customers.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

Editor’s Note: We continue our collaborative blog series with Ben Goldwasser of Spendrix, a company who helps shippers determine which carriers operate best in certain regions, and conditions, allowing you to be more thorough. What tips would you provide to enhance supplier risk management skills?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2017

. Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Robert Everett who gives us some fantastic tips for managing logistics effectiveness. Of course, it is not an absolute must among the logistics skills to have a basic knowledge about IT or technology-specific area to be good at supply chain domain. IT and technology literacy.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

Example: a bicycle is more eco-friendly than a sedan, but a sedan is more eco-friendly than a Hummer. Okay, there are two ways we could write this part of our eco-friendly ecommerce blog: 1.) For example, mailers that have more than one adhesive strip can be used more than once. and many more uses.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

Example: a bicycle is more eco-friendly than a sedan, but a sedan is more eco-friendly than a Hummer. Okay, there are two ways we could write this part of our eco-friendly ecommerce blog: 1.) For example, mailers that have more than one adhesive strip can be used more than once. and many more uses.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post, republished with permission, from the Fronetics Supply Chain & Logistics blog. We have enjoyed engaging with Fronetics and their team in social media for quite some time and are avid readers of their blog. Core values make you who you are. They are the DNA of the company.

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

Another example, this time in the oil industry, would be an oil blending app. The trick of course is to combine these two approaches. Companies have vast amounts of data at their disposal to plot the right course, but they need powerful algorithms to draw insights from this data and make it actionable. Oil blending is not easy.

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

Another example, this time in the oil industry, would be an oil blending app. The trick of course is to combine these two approaches. Companies have vast amounts of data at their disposal to plot the right course, but they need powerful algorithms to draw insights from this data and make it actionable. Oil blending is not easy.

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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

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Content comes in all shapes and sizes — blog posts (like this one!), Revisit the basics and get actionable examples with our introductory guide ! #6. Of course, as you kickstart your customer acquisition endeavors, keeping track of KPIs (key performance indicators) is absolutely essential. P.S. Hungry for more tips and tricks?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. What is an Example of Internet of Things?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

And of course, it hinges on the ability to understand and maintain consistency in your metrics. . As a few examples, these are four critical KPIs to focus on: Owner-operator to driver ratio – A lower ratio here means more opportunities for in-house drivers who bring more affordable rates. . Request a SONAR Demo.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2017

We work with a lot of manufacturing companies and one of the questions we get most often is 'Why do we need to blog'? Often followed by 'How do we blog for manufacturing'? A word about what a blog is. But a blog is not all writing and the part that is written should be conversational and natural. Podcast or audio.

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Forto

JANUARY 15, 2020

Because of the increased sales of course. . Simply let Amazon do the main marketing work by promoting Prime Day for example. To help you succeed in selling on the Amazon marketplace and start earning money, we’ve gathered seven of the best tips for you: 1 More is more. You can also read up on more content on our blog.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

If you browse through the Logistics Bureau blog, you’ll find at least two or three articles—and about the same number of videos—that cover warehouse product slotting. For example, slotting strategies often involve placing the fastest-moving SKUs close to the warehouse dispatch zones, minimising picking operatives’ travel distances and times.

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Freightera

MAY 20, 2022

For example, the first tip we’d like to give you is: 1) Do not use just one carrier. For example, many shippers are so accustomed to using FTL (full truckload) services that they will do so even if they’re shipping only 10 medium-sized pallets. By having very competitive prices and providing excellent service, of course.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I’ve written many posts on this blog about the importance of having a supply chain strategy aligned with the overall business plan, and why it is a mistake to have misaligned strategies. A prime example of this kind of manipulation (and really, it is manipulation), is when performance issues arise which result in shipment delays.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

For example, one of the main problems with Asian-US trade is that all container ship deliveries are now routed to the West Coast, even though the bulk of America’s manufacturers are based on the East Coast. This is to avoid more costly routes such as the Panama Canal or taking the long haul around the tip of Africa or South America.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you follow the Logistics Bureau blog, you might recall that we have, once or twice, made passing reference to the concept of the circular supply chain , primarily in our articles focused on developing trends in the supply chain and logistics sector. Examples of the Circular Supply Chain in Action. C) Regenerating natural systems.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 26, 2023

For example, say an ecommerce merchant has a 2-Day delivery policy for orders received before 3PM. Yes, site design, advertising, branding, and, of course, product design have an impact on customer acquisition. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Benefits of Offering 2-Day Shipping 1.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

For example, take a lawn and landscape business that’s offering a fall deal for homeowners who need to grade and seed their lawns. This business has the opportunity to first educate these potential customers with content, such as a blog or video explaining why the fall is the best time for planting grass, delivered right to their news feeds.

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Freightera

MAY 25, 2022

Follow These Tips If You’re Looking to Ship a Large LTL (Less than Truckload) Shipment Stress-Free. That’s why we’ve collected some good tips for you! That’s why we’ve collected some good tips for you! And of course, experience is the best teacher, so we also recommend that you start shipping right now and see for yourself!

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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. For example: Compared to selling a product in-store, the cost to deliver that same item as a small parcel can be several times higher. Rework – due to errors.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

And these positive, Earth-protecting assertions are only the tip of the doesn’t-have-to-melt iceberg. To learn more about the benefits and implementation of sustainable supply chain management, you check out our eco-friendly blog focusing on the subject. Consider the clothing industry as an example. We hope you do!

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 1, 2022

For example, say an ecommerce merchant has a 2-Day delivery policy for orders received before 3PM. Yes, site design, advertising, branding, and, of course, product design have an impact on customer acquisition. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Benefits of Offering 2-Day Shipping. Reduce Cart Abandonment.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

I’ve written many posts on this blog about the importance of having a supply chain strategy that’s aligned with the overall business plan, and why it is a mistake to have misaligned strategies. Don’t get me wrong here; off-the-shelf KPIs can serve a useful purpose, for example, when used for external benchmarking exercises.

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