Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Plenty of examples of warehousing. Tips for choosing the right type of warehouse. This accounts for 15% of the total warehousing industry in the US. Looking for a private warehousing definition? Now that we’ve covered private warehouses, let’s give a public warehouse definition. Their pros and cons. Let's dive in!

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Conger

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The different types of MEWP along with examples of each. Examples of MEWPs. They’re a private, non-profit organization that develops design and usage standards for many kinds of industries. ANSI is the organization that sets industry standards for aerial lifts. And among those industries is aerial lifts.

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Bringg

DECEMBER 27, 2018

How to provide them with an agile, flexible and transparent experience is something that is widely discussed in our industry these days. Tipping Drivers. Tips are a widely used method to reward services. In theory, the better the service, the bigger the tip.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

6 Load Center Tips. The forklift load center concept is important because if the load you're lifting exceeds it, you can tip the forklift over. Otherwise, the forklift will tip over. Now, this definition introduces the concept of the “forklift center of gravity.”. Where Can You Find the Load Center of Your Forklift?

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 12, 2018

In all three examples, technologies that we take for granted today were, in reality, fairly slow to become part of what Jim Rice at MIT calls “the dominant design” – just another tool in the tool kit. To paraphrase Stephen Stills, it’s not exactly clear, but something is definitely happening here. btrebilcock@peerlessmedia.com.

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Bringg

DECEMBER 27, 2018

How to provide them with an agile, flexible and transparent experience is something that is widely discussed in our industry these days. Tipping Drivers. Tips are a widely used method to reward services. In theory, the better the service, the bigger the tip.

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Locus

MARCH 27, 2024

To put it in perspective: according to the National Retail Federation, the total amount of returns in the US retail industry hits a staggering $743 billion in merchandise. Take XYZ Retail for example, juggling 100 diverse orders ranging from on-demand to next-day deliveries. This is where the magic of optimal routing comes into play.

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Ship Monk

MAY 1, 2023

No two days are ever the same, and your warehouse-storage needs are a prime example. Definitely also look at the historical data when you have sales, special promotions, and new product launches, because all this can affect the order rate of your full family of products. 6 Returns, Mishaps, and More No one likes dealing with returns.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

For example, if your omnichannel ecommerce business processed 5,000 orders last month for a total of $300,000, the average order value for the month was $60. If you sell clothes for example, offering free shipping for every item purchased doesn’t work for your bottom line. This is one of the simplest ecommerce metrics to calculate.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 3, 2021

While you don’t want to forget any of those documents (no matter how numerous or tedious they may be), there’s one you definitely want to become familiar with: the bill of lading. A bill of lading is one of the most common – and important – documents in the shipping and logistics industry.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Tips for Peak Season 2022. Now let’s get into additional tips that will set you up for success this holiday season! If you want to dedicate your entrepreneurial time to that vital marketing and advertising, definitely lean on a 3PL fulfillment provider like ShipMonk that takes fulfillment stresses off your plate.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 16, 2020

Analysts have selected strategic supply chain technology trends that have a high potential for positive impact on people, performance and industries. Some are now reaching critical tipping points in capability and maturity. For example, retailers utilize CI to automatically react to customer behaviors when they shop online.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

For others, they’re signs of elevated stress levels, which can definitely lead to eating way too many cookies. After taking stock of your batting average, aim for the fences by comparing it to the data gathered by other ecommerce business owners and industry professionals. Part 2: Tips for Peak Season 2022.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Did you know by definition, a 3PL is considered a freight broker and must go through the process each year to invest in their own business so they can support those? If you've been eyeing the idea of starting your own freight brokerage, the startup costs have definitely been on your mind. Money-Saving Tips.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain and Trade. Shipping Business = the act of carriage of cargo from point A to point using the ships which falls under the Maritime industry.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 30, 2023

Example—In the case of a lost or undeliverable package, a customer-first ecommerce merchant can step up to the plate immediately by contacting the shipping carrier to determine the cause of the problem and sharing this information with buyers so they know when to expect delivery or reshipment. Utilize shipping insurance.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Because this article explains everything you need to know about order pickers, like: What order pickers are What they’re used for All the types (and subtypes) of order pickers Which industries use them? These movements can introduce instability, potentially resulting in a tip-over. Let’s dive in! How Do Order Pickers Work?

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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! Example: a bicycle is more eco-friendly than a sedan, but a sedan is more eco-friendly than a Hummer. What is Eco-Friendly Packaging? and many more uses.

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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! Example: a bicycle is more eco-friendly than a sedan, but a sedan is more eco-friendly than a Hummer. What is Eco-Friendly Packaging? and many more uses.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

7 Forklift Data Plate Tips. One example is Professional Forklift Engineering Services in South Carolina. In addition to the above, data plates must also signify that the lift truck follows industry standards, including: Compliance with the ANSI B56.1 For example, let’s say the tag shows "EE.". Quick Summary.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Holding cost (or carrying cost) by definition, is the cost of holding inventory in a warehouse until it is sold or removed. They’re interchangeable terms in the industry, so feel free to use whichever term you like. It wasn’t until your business took off and they kicked you out that you began incurring holding costs a.k.a.

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Bringg

APRIL 18, 2021

This definition includes the carbon footprint of the supply chain, dealing with waste disposal, packaging, recycling, reducing energy consumption, etc. For example, if a company delivers a new electronic item or piece of furniture, they may take away the old product for recycling. What is Green Logistics? The cost of (not) going green.

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Conger

JANUARY 17, 2023

5S Warehouse Examples 5S Warehouse Training: How to Get Your Team Ready How to 5S a Warehouse Warehouse 5S Checklist Warehouse 5S FAQs Warehouse 5S Quiz What Is 5S? For example, it avoids clutter, needless stock build-ups, tools and products on the way, wasted time looking for parts, and the creation of safety hazards. Let's dive in!

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2016

Well, the answer lies in not thinking of yourself as some boring industry (and let's be real, as you've seen emerging tech in both the manufacturing and supply chain industries, it ain't boring anymore!). However, many industrial companies have often found that many people are not reading their content. Now, onto the guest blog.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Bonus Tip : The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits anyone under 18 years old from operating forklifts in non-agricultural environments. Important definitions, like “load center” and “center of gravity”. To avoid accidents and injuries from forklift instability, you'll learn: The most common causes of tip-overs and how to avoid them.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 11, 2019

As recently as 2014, for example, “the average publicly traded manufacturing firm received over 25% of its revenue from large buyers, up from 10% in the early 1980s.”. Assuming you’ve done the math, you’ve come to realize that Customer ‘X’ is definitely an asset to your roster and is worth romancing back into a partnership.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 10, 2019

With the multitude of changes that have been occurring within the logistics, trade, and freight industries now, more than ever, is an opportune time to conduct or review the process of internal audit of your supply chain. Are parts coming in with enough lead time that items can be manufactured and shipped according to customer requirements?

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Freightera

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Terminal to terminal shipping is considered business to business (B2B), dock to dock and since B2B shipping is the industry standard, this is the cheapest shipping option in most cases. Insurance is an additional money sink and may seem counterintuitive, but if you’re shipping regularly it will definitely pay off in the long run.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 9, 2019

The definition of carrier liability, also explained by Tyffany, itself provides a list of instances where a carrier cannot be held liable for loss to shipment during transit. Air carriers are usually liable under Warsaw convention, and ocean carriers under Hague convention.”.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Websites for HVAC are especially critical because there is so much competition in the industry. The company utilized high-definition pictures on the site, demonstrating a professional and up-to-date appearance. This site is the perfect example that less is more. HVAC Website Tips. Preferred Home Services.

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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. Another survey found that 73% of global consumers would “definitely” or “probably” change their buying behavior to reduce environmental impact. We have proof.

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Conger

MAY 6, 2019

We believe this is a special value add for our customers that only the Toyota family can offer and we are happy to share our lean experience with interested customers in any industry.”. Robert gives three specific examples of how they’ve used Toyota Lean Management in their parts department. Make Invisible Problems Visible.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In the ecommerce industry it’s a feeding frenzy out there—DTC and B2B retailers doing everything they can to get shoppers’ attention. Colossal companies like Amazon created this “new normal” in the ecommerce industry, and all merchants have been forced to follow or get left out in the cold. How does a 3PL do that exactly?

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Freightera

MAY 20, 2022

For example, the first tip we’d like to give you is: 1) Do not use just one carrier. For example, many shippers are so accustomed to using FTL (full truckload) services that they will do so even if they’re shipping only 10 medium-sized pallets. So how can they compete with the large, established names in the shipping industry?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 2, 2022

“We definitely wanted to avoid customer-specific adaptations and were able to bring transparency to the supply chain within a few months with the new software generation. “We are convinced that the Walbusch example will set a precedent – also in other industries.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

If you’re in the shipping industry, you’ve likely heard the term ‘dry van truck’ tossed around. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what dry van shipping is, how it works, and how it is used in the transportation industry. What Is A Dry Van Truck? But what is a dry van truck?

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Ship Monk

APRIL 26, 2023

While a hundred years ago you’d be lucky to get a package across the country in a few weeks, over the last twenty years the ecommerce industry has completely changed customer expectations. For example, say an ecommerce merchant has a 2-Day delivery policy for orders received before 3PM. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

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