Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Traditional slotting solutions require customized models, extensive engineering, measurement, and data collection. They learn the spatial characteristics of the DC, and predict task time based on activity-level data captured in the DC. Predictive analytics can inject some intelligence into this process.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of order management, the role of an Order Management System (OMS), what happens after checkout and how to master your order management strategy with the help of cutting-edge order management systems and order management software. What Is Order Management? Schedule your free demo today.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

To develop a method to analyse and contain CO2 consumption and emissions deriving from the automatic packaging processes of Sitma lines with a specific focus on e-commerce solutions and then define a go-to-market strategy. However, the company wanted to go a step further and look for tools able to provide objective data and values.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. For those that make the right applications of freight data, the massive problems created by the pandemic could have been more easily mitigated.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

Data and optimization can improve efficiencies in supply chains, save shippers money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to logistics experts who shared insights last Friday in honor of National Supply Chain Day. “In I don’t think most shippers understand that because the access to that data isn’t totally available to them.”.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 3, 2021

The idea went something like this: There is no strategy without intelligence , so gain as much information as possible on the current state of things. If a customer placed an order and was told she would get the delivery next Thursday, the package better get there next Thursday. The importance of data. Let me share an example.

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LandLink

MARCH 11, 2020

Under the NMFC classification density was taken into consideration as was packaging and commodity but it was largely based upon weight. This strategy ultimately led to unprofitable operation ratios, subpar delivery performance and ultimately the bankruptcy of some major carriers. The ability to double stack pallets is a prime example.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Sitma Machinery — a leading company in the design, construction and marketing of packaging and distribution solutions — has teamed up with Crono Log, an innovative start-up incubated in 2019 for the development of Data Science and Cloud Computing expertise, for a new partnership with the University of Parma.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

A new calendar year is a perfect time to set some goals for your organization and start planning new business strategies. As you might have guessed from the title, it’s time to start collecting more data. The Big Benefits of Big Data. Consumers aren’t content to order their package and wait. How Do I Collect More Data?

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WorkWave

JANUARY 4, 2022

We’ve curated the most relevant and up-to-date information for you based on data and trends from the past few years. From food gathering and packaging to the production line, shoppers are willing to pay more to feel like they’re helping the environment. Time To Read: 5 minutes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

Courtin has extensive global experience with both small and large companies – concentrations in B2B software and package applications. Private label is becoming an important strategy for retailers. For retailers, this is an avenue where they can build more intimacy with their customers and capture more data and loyalty.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Mark Derks, BlueGrace Chief Marketing Officer June 23, 2023 In the dynamic and ever-evolving logistics landscape, having access to accurate and timely data is essential. Updated quarterly, the LCI has become an important resource for shippers seeking to maximize data forecasting as part of a predictive and prescriptive analytics model.

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WorkWave

MARCH 26, 2024

Let’s delve into this topic to understand its significance and explore strategies for optimizing delivery routes to enhance customer satisfaction. Imagine ordering a package online and eagerly awaiting its arrival, only to face delays and uncertainties in the delivery process.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It’s calculated by multiplying a package’s length, width, and height and then dividing by a standard DIM factor, which varies by carrier. Understanding how dimensional weight is calculated and its impact on shipping costs is vital for anyone looking to optimize their freight shipping strategy.

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Conger

APRIL 1, 2024

Continue reading to learn more about this essential strategy to ensure your equipment performs optimally at all times. Introduction to Maintenance Strategies In industries such as Manufacturing, Distribution, Food Processing/Storage, Paper, Packaging, and Lumber, equipment efficiency is not just an operational goal but a necessity.

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3PL Links

APRIL 5, 2024

When implemented properly, this strategy improves customer satisfaction, lowers expenses, and strengthens the company’s position in the market. It goes beyond simply being an operational strategy. This is one of the logistics strategies that needs to be reinforced the most going forward.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Advancements in tech, including data analytics and automation, have made it possible to gain better visibility into transportation operations and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Organizations have turned to data-driven decision making as a cornerstone of transportation spend optimization.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2022

She has leveraged her sales and operational skills to drive the company’s vision, strategy and growth while focusing on providing sustainable and efficient last mile solutions. Every MetroSpeedy customer gets a customized dashboard with full visibility, live updates and AI-driven data to ensure operational ease of mind.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

alternate sourcing strategies), while others are potentially negative (e.g. the daily delivery of packages to our homes). FedEx founder and chairman Fred Smith, famously said “Information about the package is as important as the package itself.”. From that perspective some changes have been clearly positive (e.g.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

This shift, which relies on the de minimis US customs regulation that waives direct to consumer packages worth under $800 dollars, is pushing air cargo rates up, and has significant implications for capacity, and regulatory landscapes. The first is that the loss-leading strategy dramatically impacts U.S. and bakes really good cookies.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

One effective strategy that’s been gaining traction is price bundling. Also known as packaged pricing, this strategy involves bundling various services together and charging one price. Data indicates that companies investing in customer understanding strategies see a 35% increase in customer retention.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2023

DS Smith, leading provider of sustainable, fibre-based, packaging, today announces the launch of its global Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation Centre, ‘R8’. Projects will be informed by key industry drivers rooted in sustainability, supply chains, and data.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

Having the right balance of shipping cost and performance to meet customer expectations while preserving margins requires a supply chain strategy that considers your company, markets, and customers. Developing the right strategy and executing it well has numerous benefits for both you and your customers.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2016

However, some continue to refute audits, but take a look at what could be going on in your operation without small package auditing. Shippers May Be Overpaying, Which Affects Small Package Auditing. Shippers pay up to 5 percent more when small package auditing is not completed, explains Jared Fisher of PARCEL Media.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 12, 2018

CBP’s strategy will revolve around four objectives: • Recalibrate CBP’s regulatory posture and partnerships with other U.S. At the end of fiscal year 2017, one port that has an express consignment hub received an estimated 25 million predominantly informal and de minimis (packages declared at less than $800) value shipments.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

To actually realize the promise of end-to-end visibility and control over our incredibly complex supply chain networks, we need really big picture thinking — particularly when it comes to the supply chain data networks that serve as the foundation for true digital transformation. Numbers matter when it comes to supply chain data networks.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 8, 2018

According to data from the latest Cicloplast report, 2,151 kt of plastic waste or plastic scrap is generated annually in Spain. They created an edible packaging for water, in order to launch a competitive enough product to avoid the use of plastic bottles. Most big drinks brands switched to plastic from glass bottles in the 90’s.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 29, 2020

With the right packaging, strategy, and tools, you can cut shipping costs by as much as 60%. Choose Packaging and Pallets Carefully. Everything from the packaging materials you use within boxes to the boxes themselves, pallets, wrap, and containers should be chosen based on the level of protection your cargo needs.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Warehouse Managers Avoiding Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategies Will Lose Competitive Ground Competitive advantage is based on the ability of companies to offer products or services at reasonable, competitive prices. Although pricing plays a big part, it also depends on the ability to offer unique services. Make your case to consumers.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 19, 2023

My job is to ask the assuming shipping cost and time for pre-orders, provide key information including order package info, receiver’s info etc for them to arrange the shipping and ask the feedback from shipping company. These skills can allow you to be involved in risk management or developing new supply chain and logistics strategies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

However, even as retailers scramble to meet e-commerce consumer demands, and providers lean into the latest trends to get those packages to front doors, there is plenty going on behind the scenes. We took an API-first approach because the fluidity of the data has to be there. It can’t be manual. Can they be stopped? Need a warehouse?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

But beyond that, shippers today also expect their logistics partners to provide them with technology solutions, timely and accurate data, and business intelligence and analytics capabilities. We looked around at the various broker TMS packages out there and ultimately selected 3Gtms,” says Sonny. Operational excellence, of course.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2017

The answer is simple; shippers must track the right data. Knowing the proper metrics and data points to track promotes cost-effective shipping practices and can improve vendor, carrier and consumer relationships, reports Merrill Douglas of Inbound Logistics. Less-than-Truckload Data Shows Carrier Performance Scores per Carrier.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

A central part of Amazon’s ultrafast delivery strategy is its network of warehouses that the company calls same-day sites. Perhaps the most notable initiative thus far, however, is its efforts toward launching a collaborative supply chain strategy. million square feet of active or planned ground-level space in 30 states.

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TransAudit

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Best Practices to Protect Against Cargo Theft Proper Packaging and Labeling One might assume that flashy, brand-prominent packaging would deter thieves; however, it does the opposite. Nondescript packaging lessens the visibility and attractiveness of shipments.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

However, they have taken a backseat in modernity as carriers realized shippers were wasting space in packaging. That gave rise to a new time pricing strategy, dimension (DIM) pricing. . DIM pricing considers cubic volume in addition to physical height, width and depth of packages as a factor for price calculations.

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