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Package Theft Season is Here

Logistics Viewpoints

For the 2023 holiday season alone, it is anticipated that between 850 million and 950 million packages will be delivered. This makes the season a prime target for package theft. Based on data from the FBI and Google Trends, package theft is big business. In all, porch pirates stole 260 million packages estimated at $19.5

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The impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on logistics operations in post offices.

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

This means that packages and mail can be sorted and processed more quickly, reducing delays and increasing speed and accuracy. These technologies can analyze data on delivery routes, traffic patterns, and weather conditions to optimize routes for postal workers. Another benefit of AI and machine learning is route optimization.

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Using APIs for Carrier Integration with a Warehouse Management System

Camelot 3PL Software

Carrier system integration refers to the process of connecting different carrier systems and platforms to enable communication and data exchange between them. The API defines the way in which the application can access the carrier system’s features and data. Data Fields Used with Carrier Integration. an API key).

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This Week in Logistics News (July 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news: Alphabet’s Wing Develops Fleet of New Drones for More Efficient Package Delivery. Walmart to order 4,500 Canoo EVs for last-mile delivery. Prior to this insight I thought there was no downside to the benefits brought to shipping from the standardized shipping container.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

In 2022, 260 million delivered packages were stolen, and nearly 80 percent of Americans were victims of porch piracy. UPS has launched DeliveryDefense , an AI-powered approach to reducing the risk of delivery theft. The technology analyzes address characteristics and generates a ‘Delivery Confidence Score’ for each address.

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Things you need to know about Asset Management

Jayem Logistics

ERP/SAP/ Oracle Data receiving. Package delivery. Data Accuracy. . • Delay in discrepancy report against the receipt of material may lead to compliance risk. The Responsibility for Asset management has to acquire:-. Gate Pass preparation / Goods Receipt Note. • Courier Management. Bill processing for payment.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

How Walmart and Alphabet jumped ahead of Amazon in drone delivery. USPS slowing first-class package delivery to lower costs. The projects will supply clean energy for Amazon’s operations, including its corporate offices, fulfillment centers and Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers that support millions of customers globally.