Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. What is Eco-Friendly Packaging? Why Does Eco-friendly Packaging and Eco-friendly Shipping Matter?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. What is Eco-Friendly Packaging? Why Does Eco-friendly Packaging and Eco-friendly Shipping Matter?

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Image source: Rawpixel.com | How to Make Reverse Packaging Logistics More Efficient? The way we handle packaging is very important in protecting the environment in a world where sustainability is becoming more and more important. Strategic alliances encourage more effective procedures and broaden the scope of collecting.

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FW Logsitcs

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

From the integrity of the food products to their overall freshness, packaging plays a critical role in food-grade warehousing, prompting the need for careful consideration and adherence to a series of regulatory standards. The Role of Food Packaging Food packaging serves several essential functions in the modern food supply chain.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The chemical industry serves as support for many other industries, like agriculture, automotive, construction , and pharmaceuticals. Chemical manufacturers often process raw materials into refined products used in other industries or within the chemical industry. Logistics Operating Costs in the Chemical Industry.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 12, 2022

Among various options, business owners often consider cooling packaging. Why use cooling packaging? Even though refrigerated shipping is typically the most suitable way to move these goods, sometimes shippers need to apply additional cooling packaging to preserve the products’ features. Types of cooling packaging.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As one of the most shipped items through LTL shipping, consumer packaged goods (CPG) continue to set the standard for freight services offered worldwide. What is Consumer Packaging? To start, let’s get to know CPGs or Consumer Packaged Goods. Current CPG Industry Trends New year, new CPG trends.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 26, 2021

One year ago, we wrote a white paper in which we estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. Despite the revenue declines posted by the industry in 2020, we believe that industry freight spend is just as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and higher freight rates.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Overcoming Floral Logistics Complexities Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 8, 2024 Floral logistics, shaped by global demand, has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry. Challenges and solutions in floral logistics.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We are coming down the homestretch with our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So We've already hit 3 of our 5 main categories by featuring the most popular blogs for the logistics blog posts, manufacturing blog posts, and supply chain blog posts. 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2015.So 29 and Jan.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The food and beverage industry has faced significant challenges and growth over the past couple of years. After yet another unpredictable and unstable year, many hope 2022 will bring more stability back to the industry. In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The food and beverage industry has faced significant challenges and growth over the past couple of years. After several unpredictable years, many hope we’ll see more stability back in the industry. In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry.

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Freightera

JANUARY 24, 2023

Follow these simple steps to make sure your cargo is safe during freight shipping If your business ships pallets regularly or occasionally, one or more of these questions has crossed your mind at some point: How do I ensure that my pallets are packaged safely for shipping? They’re the most common packaging type in freight shipping.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 28, 2021

Last year, FreightWaves estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. Despite revenue declines across the industry in 2020, we estimate that freight spend was as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and elevated freight rates. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 29, 2023

It’s crazy to think about how much the shipping industry has changed and evolved over the years. Today we can order, ship, and track our packages from the comfort of our homes with a few clicks. Development of supply chain and logistics Let’s look at the evolution of the shipping industry.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

In each of the blog posts we will include the title, the brief excerpt, and then the link of the top 5 blog posts in that category by the amount of views. . The competition is fierce in each category, as so far this year we have published over 150 blog posts! 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2016.So

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Parade

MARCH 7, 2022

Their staff possesses a wealth of knowledge in the transportation and logistics industries and tech talent galore, which made them uniquely qualified to build a system that really works to solve the problems real brokerages face. What Makes Tai TMS Different from Legacy TMS systems?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014. Read the Full Post.

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LabelMaster

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

New ideas in Dangerous Goods packaging don’t come along very often. Take secondary hazmat packaging kits. For decades, the only option available was the metal can, and all the packaging regulations providing exceptions were written with metal cans in mind. And when they do, they get a lot of extra regulatory scrutiny.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 29, 2017

But what about the way you package those products? Product packaging isn’t typically something you think about in supply chain and logistics, but it actually plays a major role in shipping and producing your products. Package optimization of your products for supply chain management can actually save your companies both time and money.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 18, 2019

When shipping LTL, the role of LTL freight packaging becomes even more important. If you are shipping LTL, you have probably heard about the importance of packaging and palletizing. But the thing is, pallets are not the only type of LTL freight packaging. Obviously, the barrel is a shipping unit, not a package type.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

Proctor & Gamble In 2021, 73% of Proctor & Gamble ‘s consumer packaging was recyclable or reusable. This is a continued effort to work towards 100% recyclable or reusable consumer packaging. Currently at 90%, their goal is to make 100% of packaging recyclable globally by 2025. By 2025, their goal is to be at 100%.

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Locus

MAY 21, 2023

Customers hate waiting for deliveries This meme is supposed to be funny, but good luck making someone who’s waiting for their package laugh at it. But what if the customer tests the decrypting skills of a business with hidden codes like, “Leave the package under the doormat on Tuesday when the moon is full”?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2021

E-commerce has shaken the retail industry’s logistics approach, as Amazon’s model dramatically altered consumer expectations in a phenomenon now known as the “ Amazon Effect ”. Many workers considered non-essential by governments, happened to be essential in producing, packaging and transporting goods.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this blog post, you’ll learn about produce supply chain and the key aspects that ensure the delivery of fresh and sustainable produce to our table. Timing is critical, as produce must be harvested, cooled, and packaged for transit at peak quality to ensure the best possible flavor, nutritional content, and appearance for the end consumer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The company is boasting its quickest delivery time yet, saying that packages are being prepared for dispatch within 11 minutes of an order placement at same-day facilities. This allows faster delivery, as delivery stations go from handling 60,000 packages a day to over 110,000 during the holiday season. billion packages in the U.S.,

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Morai Logistics

JUNE 3, 2020

This week our friends from the Compactor Management Company are contributing to our blog. The Compactor Management Company is a company that “has been providing all types of businesses with industrial trash and garbage compactors and balers.” So, with further ado, here is their guest blog on material handling.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In past blogs, we have discussed different types of manufacturing – discrete and process. Most enterprise software packages are not designed to handle the combination of process and discrete manufacturing processes, with their very distinct Inventory and Bill of Material needs. Some industries that use mixed-mode include: Food.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Every month, we’ll be sharing some of the top stories in logistics and transportation right here on our blog. Here’s a look at some of the top industry stories making headlines in November. FedEx is forecasting a delivery record between 380 and 400 million packages worldwide this holiday season. Read more here. Looking to Learn?

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 22, 2022

In 2021, 73% of Proctor & Gamble ‘s consumer packaging was recyclable or reusable. This is a continued effort to work towards 100% recyclable or reusable consumer packaging. Coca-Cola is committed to rethinking how products get to consumers, including what kind of packaging is used and whether a package is needed at all. ?Currently

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Ship Monk

JULY 26, 2023

This type of shipping “insurance” can be complimentary or paid depending on the package and the estimated cost of the contents inside. However, while shipping companies will vary in terms of their policies, with ShipMonk, ecommerce clients don’t have to stress about keeping their packages safe because we have MonkProtect.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Their purchases are often strongly determined by nutritional value, packaging, and shelf-life. The food and beverage industry is the most important player in South Africa’s manufacturing industry, contributing approximately R85 billion a year to South Africa’s manufacturing sector. How to select the best ERP solution.

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Envase Technologies

AUGUST 1, 2023

Envase Webinar Series Recap | DrayMaster: Turn RFPs into Rewarding Future Partnerships In this webinar, we delved into the world of Request for Proposals (RFPs) in the trucking industry and explored how to leverage DrayMaster’s bid tool to respond quickly and effectively to RFPs.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friends at Mahan's Thermal Products. They discuss what it takes to create green industrial and manufacturing facilities from scratch. Creating Green Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities From Scratch. IKEA certainly has no problem understanding it.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 4, 2019

However, if you are a newcomer to the industry, you may find shipping prices confusing, especially when you need to ship large items. But if your shipment is heavier than 70 lbs, it may be difficult to find out the cheapest way to ship packages that large. How do you ship a large package?

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

All sorts of organizations have run studies on eco-friendly attitudes in the ecommerce industry, and we have amazingly positive news to share about what buyers are thinking. Go with a More Sustainable Shipping Strategy Billions of packages are shipped just within the US every year. Consider the clothing industry as an example.

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Locus

MAY 20, 2024

If there is one industry that continues to scale robustly, it is Retail. This blog delves into essential acronyms and abbreviations, from BOPIS to WISMO, that are pivotal for optimizing supply chains and elevating customer satisfaction. This knowledge fosters improved communication and effective management within the industry.

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