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Peak Season 2021: What to Do Now to Secure the Supply Chain

Forto

Major calendar events are – quite literally – casting their shadows ahead for the supply chain: Golden Week in China, Black Friday and Cyber Monday on November 26 and 29, and of course Christmas holidays and also Chinese New Year are already just a few logistics steps away. Plan early, react in time!

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10 Challenges for Shippers in Negotiating Trucking Contracts

FreightWaves SONAR

Still, if the carrier loses drivers, there is nothing a shipper can do to secure more capacity during peaking asset demand periods. Disruption is, by definition, unplanned. Of course, that depends on securing shipping data insights well in advance of disruptions’ arrival. Download the White Paper.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. Retailers face security-related challenges on many fronts. Walmart has entered a definitive agreement to purchase micro-fulfillment center (MFC) developer Alert Innovation.

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OEM Parts Shipping Guide

GoShip Blog

You will need to find ways on how to transport your OEM products securely and on time. OEM Parts Definition . The best course of action is to communicate with your freight carrier for the best method. . Shipping OEM parts can be time-consuming, expensive, and risky. OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer.

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Your Guide to eCommerce Packaging

Ship Monk

We’re talking, of course, about eCommerce packaging. Fragile items tend to be a bit finicky, usually needing to be in a secure, confined space that doesn’t let them run the risk of breaking or getting tangled by bouncing around too much. The definition for “oversized” varies by carrier. For Oversized Goods.

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The History of eCommerce: From the 1960s to the 2020s

Ship Monk

Inspired and invigorated, Michael connected a modified TV to a transaction-processing computer via a telephone line, thus making it possible for closed information systems to be open and shared by outside parties for secure data transmission. What we can definitely say is that the future looks bright for eCommerce! We loved writing it!

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International Shipping Delays: What to Expect this Holiday Season

Trans Global Auto Logistics

Of course, that didn’t happen, and this year’s delays are likely going to extend into if not beyond 2022. And remember, even the most secure or fastest methods can’t be completely immune from international shipping delays. Why Are There International Shipping Delays in 2021 ? Roll On Roll Off. What type of shipping method is used.

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