Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Can you possibly prepare for a supply chain future that may be completely inconceivable right now? The answer is not only yes, but definitely so. However, this strategy involves more than parts of your supply chain watching for simple leaps forward in tech evolution.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

Unfortunately, sometimes supply chain disruptions, differing carrier restrictions, and fluctuating costs can keep that from happening. If your ecommerce brand imports from international sources, this is definitely a reason why ShipMonk should be your 3PL of choice. Have more questions?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

Sometimes I just like to live on the edge, which is definitely a qualifying status for anyone bold enough to make predictions about the future of supply chain operations and management—but I just can’t help myself. The supply chain talent gap will not be a concern in the supply chain of 2028.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. Dealing with Supply Chain Disruptions Even before the COVID-19 crisis, ecommerce was booming, but the pandemic was a catalyst for the boom to become a very big bang indeed. COVID-19 brought that reality home with breathtaking force.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Today’s supply chain managers are primarily concerned with streamlining the movement of goods from suppliers to customers. All businesses are concerned about reverse logistics, regardless of where they are in the supply chain. ” The success of this business is most definitely not unrelated to this mindset.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The company created Project Gigaton in 2017 to engage suppliers and other stakeholders up and down the supply chain to reduce carbon emissions. The goal is to reduce or avoid one billion metric tons (a gigaton) of greenhouse gasses from the global value chain by 2030. The nationwide vacancy rate for industrial real estate was 3.2

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

Another survey found that 73% of global consumers would “definitely” or “probably” change their buying behavior to reduce environmental impact. Of US adults surveyed , 69% say environmental impact is important when making a purchasing decision. Teach them how purchasing from you makes them a part of that positive mission.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

After taking a look at these five key areas where you can save by using reusable packaging for your global supply chain, you will understand why there is so much buzz about this packaging option. Reusable and recyclable are different terms with different definitions. It is purchased, used and thrown out. The Evidence.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 1, 2022

Over the past two years, many things have changed fundamentally in the industry, including purchasing and consumer behaviour. Our goal is to make our customers’ supply chains fit for the future through intelligent software and transparent data points. Most definitely not on technology implementation as such.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

That’s a lot of merchandise flowing backwards up the supply chain. Of course, the opposite is also true — when handled poorly, returns can hurt your brand. Of course, the opposite is also true — when handled poorly, returns can hurt your brand. It’s the dictionary definition of a PITA. the cost of goods sold).

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

Over the past two years, many things have changed fundamentally in the industry, including purchasing and consumer behaviour. Our goal is to make our customers’ supply chains fit for the future through intelligent software and transparent data points. Most definitely not on technology implementation as such.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2021

Among the universal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed upon the supply chain management profession is the question of inventory, specifically, “how much is enough?”. Today, the question is more about how much inventory is sufficient to safeguard the supply chain from disruption. Know Your Turnover Ratios.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This is just an example of course, but it’s the perfect one to illustrate how impactful a review on a product page can be. A strong customer service game before a purchase is made can help reduce returns. And our package protection post-purchase suite MonkProtect ensures claims management is easy for your customers and your company.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 20, 2021

Before you jump on any purchases or investments, see if they’re a need-to-have, a must-have, or somewhere in between. Alas, the reality of the supply chain is that, with so many moving parts, there’s a lot that you can’t control. Of course, it’s the hardest lessons that are always worth learning. Listen and Learn.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Remanufacturing and refurbishing activities also may be included in the definition of reverse logistics.”. In the case of reverse logistics, the resource goes at least one step back in the supply chain. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2020

On the front of expanding industries and supply chains, fossil fuels’ predominant role correlates to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As logistics are an integral part of supply chains, they affect the global distribution of goods. Many companies report savings after adopting greener courses of action.

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10xLogistics

AUGUST 14, 2016

The topic was a general update on their supply chain however a statement was made that has stuck with me. This is the definition of a true customer centric supply chain. If you own the final mile of the delivery then you definitely have more impact. These are the point of purchase and the first point of use.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Each type of logistics option involves different levels of supply chain involvement, ranging between handling everything yourself and outsourcing everything. In this case the new supply chain layer to your business model is a professional shipping carrier like UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL. So let’s talk PLs 1 – 5.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 10, 2023

That means consumers need to really do the research when making online purchase decisions, otherwise the risk for returns is strong. Omnichannel fulfillment services are definitely not one size fits all, as every ecommerce brand is unique and has its own special needs. Hint: it’s Shipmonk.

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3PL Links

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Improving your warehouse and distribution process isn’t necessarily as easy as it might sound since any course of action needs to take into account variables such as your products, staffing levels, scheduling and third-party vendors. The first tip is definitely a game changer. Automation. Review and revise.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 26, 2023

2-Day shipping is when ecommerce customers receive their orders within two days of purchase, assuming they click BUY before a specific cutoff time on a given day. Yes, site design, advertising, branding, and, of course, product design have an impact on customer acquisition. Sound simple? The remarketing possibilities are abundant!

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Today supply chains stretch around the globe, and few supply chain can exist within a single country without selling or purchasing products or raw materials from other countries. What Exactly Is Freight on Board?

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 1, 2022

2-Day shipping is when ecommerce customers receive their orders within two days of purchase, assuming they click BUY before a specific cutoff time on a given day. Yes, site design, advertising, branding, and, of course, product design have an impact on customer acquisition. Sound simple? The remarketing possibilities are abundant!

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

purchasing/procurement manager with a manufacturer of building equipment with 21-25 years of experience, living in the South Atlantic region and earning $36,00. It sometimes feels as though it is not part of the end-to-end supply chain and not well respected.”

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series on Supplier Quality Management processes and how to evaluate your suppliers from Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain. Therefore, it is paramount for you as a logistics and supply chain professional to have a keen sense of how to properly evaluate a supplier.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

This was due to a massive spike in consumer demand, especially in the UK — where citizens were eager to take advantage of the European single market while they still could, and had excess funds to spend on consumer purchases due to reduced availability of hospitality services during the pandemic.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

It is surprising how far people walk in the course of a year in many processes. To build a lean supply chain, organizations need to build long term relationships with quality carriers that are stable, dependable, and committed to servicing the organization. Transportation takes time. Understand Transportation Cost Structure.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Of course not. With lots of options and aggressive marketing for online certification courses, you've probably had this question cross your mind. Now that we have that out of the way, let's talk about what you can expect from online courses. The course will most likely have end-of-section quizzes to test your knowledge.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2017

International Air Freight Shipping: Definition. CO2 emissions – Of course, air freight also leads to far more emissions. Definitely not the greenest way to ship. Steve Jobs famously purchased the entire available air freight capacity along key Asia-US routes to ship the first iMac prior to holiday season.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2017

Of course, you probably want your business to thrive. So, let’s get some quick definitions and understanding down of the three chief methods that you’re looking at for an order fulfillment solution: Drop-shipping. So, someone will make a purchase with you first. Want to lose customers and sink your business into the ground?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Of course, you will need KPIs that cover each of these elements, so to help you select the right ones, the following sections provide overviews of some of the most useful KPIs in each category. First, of course, you will need some way to measure the rate at which your workforce is picking orders. 1) Speed up the Warehouse. For Putaway.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Requiring customers to spend a certain amount before qualifying for 2-Day shipping increases their basket sizes, which in turn allows you to make enough money from the purchases to absorb delivery costs and protect your profit margin. There are, of course, many hindrances to this aspiration.

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10xLogistics

DECEMBER 24, 2017

I generally do not like to comment on something so speculative however Friday ended with a huge bang in the supply chain industry with Amazon and a major retailer apparently thinking of buying XPO logistics. For example, the final mile portion of XPO was created by XPO acquiring a company called 3PD.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

And if you answered no to these questions and are an ecommerce business owner, definitely keep reading because profits and planet preservation can go hand in hand! Organic Ecological Textiles – This eco-friendly packaging material option provides extra value to your ecommerce customers while reducing waste across the supply chain.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

And if you answered no to these questions and are an ecommerce business owner, definitely keep reading because profits and planet preservation can go hand in hand! Organic Ecological Textiles – This eco-friendly packaging material option provides extra value to your ecommerce customers while reducing waste across the supply chain.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 6, 2018

Of course, that would be hard to do if the business in question needs to pile on costs just in order to increase its market share. We’ll look at the specific costs involved in defining economies of scale and set out three items which are important in the definition. They have more output and sales revenue to validate such a purchase.

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