Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. So, let’s start first with its definition: dis·rup·tion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2022

On a personal note, we definitely built a lot of Lego sets over the last two years. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon is turning grocery-picking gig workers into Whole Foods employees. XPO Logistics to spin off freight brokerage. XPO Logistics to spin off freight brokerage.

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Locus

MAY 14, 2024

Retailers are increasingly seeking retail logistics software to optimize their supply chains and enhance customer satisfaction amid booming e-commerce sales, projected to surpass $1.7 This surge in online and omnichannel shopping has necessitated a rethink of logistics strategies, emphasizing the adoption of tech solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 22, 2021

” And now on to this week’s logistics news. No more room at the logistics warehouse inn, Prologis says. LaserShip and OnTrac announced that they have entered a “definitive agreement to merge.” For a flat fee of $6.95, a courier will pick up the order and deliver the item within two hours. percent and 96.75

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is reverse Logistics? Before we dive in the nuances of reverse logistics, otherwise known as return logistics, integration, let's briefly recap what reverse logistics is. Reverse logistics refers to all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. Managing return logistic can be challenging.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

There were multiple booths showcasing robots that could navigate through the crowd, hauling totes for picking orders. And now on to this week’s logistics news. California is a major logistics hub for these items. The post This Week in Logistics News (January 14 – 20) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Inbound Logistics | Source: Picpedia. The tasks associated with the delivery of raw materials are handled by inbound logistics or supply logistics to guarantee their availability throughout the production process. Duties of inbound logistics. Components of the inbound logistics.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 9, 2023

Is distribution logistics the same thing as fulfillment logistics? When we’re distributing inventory across multiple warehouses, we’re dabbling in distribution logistics. But first and foremost, we’re fulfillment logistics experts. Let’s start with a few definitions. No, and heck no. So, what’s the difference?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

While this is not exactly the best news to hear, it’s time to move on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart said at the end of 2021, it is 57 percent toward its 2030 goal and while that’s great progress, much of the low-hanging fruit has already been picked. Walmart to buy Alert Innovation. That’s all for this week.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 3, 2022

If you’ve ever thought about expanding your business, chances are that you’ve run into the term “logistics service provider.” To get the basics on logistics service providers, and learn how they can take your eCommerce business to the next level, keep reading! Logistics Service Provider Definition.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

It is definitely a bittersweet time of year. And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon in the news: Amazon closes, abandons plans for dozens of U.S. The post This Week in Logistics News (September 3 – 9) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. And what a glorious season it is. warehouses.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Reverse Logistics Solutions | Image Source: dreamstime.com. Reverse logistics is in the same predicament as the product inflow into warehouses 20 years ago, when businesses were more concerned with the product outflow. All businesses are concerned about reverse logistics, regardless of where they are in the supply chain.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

3PL stands for third-party logistics, and at a glance a 3PL partner provides eCommerce brands with solutions to their fulfillment needs. We’ll cover all that and more in this guide, starting with an explanation of the difference between a 3PL and other types of logistics and fulfillment avenues available. So let’s talk PLs 1 – 5.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 13, 2018

Cimcorp, manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic handling solutions, is providing the order picking system for a fully automated distribution centre in Mexico City built for Grupo Bimbo. Peter Riesterer, Managing Director at Stöcklin Logistics de México S.A. Peter Riesterer, Managing Director at Stöcklin Logistics de México S.A.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In the intricate world of business and supply chains, middle-mile logistics emerges as the linchpin that governs the very pace of the process. Middle-mile logistics, despite its critical role, is riddled with challenges that not only hinder its own efficiency but also cast a shadow on the crucial last-mile deliveries.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 22, 2024

Supply chain visibility is the nirvana for most supply chain and logistics managers. Do the supply chain partners use the same definitions? The actual pick-up time depends on the definition. Are you talking about the same assets or content? What does a container ETA mean? Do you mean the time when the boat arrives?

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2021

Paddock was representing his family’s international trucking and logistics firm, looking to expand its presence in the southern states. The Paddock terminal is a major logistics hub in the region, with 13,500 sq m of covered warehouse space surrounded by 6ha of outdoor storage. Transloading for efficient logistics. “We

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

ARC’s definition of omni-channel fulfillment is end-delivery centric. Our research focuses on the end-consumer receiving their product, whether from home delivery, in-store pick-up, or other means. The post Omni-Channel Fulfillment is Key for the Holiday Season appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 21, 2024

Supply chain visibility is the nirvana for most supply chain and logistics managers. The actual pick-up time depends on the definition. • read more End-to-End Container Visibility Offered by Key Players The post Supply Chain Visibility Connecting Data appeared first on Logistics Business. What does a container ETA mean?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2019

I grew up in a logistics family and have been around it my entire life. There are a few differences, but it’s easy to pick up a load in Toronto and deliver it the next day in Chicago. Mexico is definitely more challenging. [13:00] That definitely weighed into why we were able to raise capital. You’ve grown up with both.

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Logistics in War

MAY 23, 2020

In his seminal work, Logistics in the National Defense , Henry Eccles writes: “Logistics is the bridge between our national economy and the actual operations of our combat forces in the field.” That end of our logistic bridge needs to start transforming. By Peter Layton. The Australian national support base is changing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2021

It definitely makes you wonder what Apple would have done with its music player without the use of the name. For those companies that offer curbside or in-store pick-up of grocery orders, store associates pick items and prepare them for a staging area. And this survival is going to depend on the greater logistics network.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 25, 2023

In the run-up to the IFOY Award ceremony in Dortmund on June 22 nd , Logistics Business features all the 2023 finalists and shares the verdict from the IFOY test conducted during the evaluation by an expert jury in March. Thanks to its unique steering and drive system, its striking appearance is definitely advantageous in narrow aisles.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

The remote agile medium definitely makes it more manageable for staff and is a lot more practical and cost effective for us as a business than the traditional on-site approach. The post New WMS solution growing up fast appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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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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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 4, 2019

marketing we will talk about logistics as it is a broader concept. That is why the main demands of current e-clients are: We can also meet with technological challenges when talking about logistics and e-commerce: IN STORAGE. – Order-picking systems must be oriented towards small orders.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has worked closely with the USDA to clarify rules and definitions regarding livestock and agricultural commodities in its hours-of-service (HoS) regulations. The mid-point of the radius is placed on the map when the commodities are picked up.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 25, 2023

and picking starts in the system at 12:00 p.m. With Cimcorp’s automation expertise, Edeka experiences fast and efficient deliveries of fresh produce without picking errors or delays. The picking must be done on time,” says Rene Klaus. “We Automation is definitely the future,” he explains. the next morning.

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

In the vast, interconnected world of supply chain management, two terms often come into focus—inbound and outbound logistics. Inbound and outbound logistics are two fundamental components of the overall supply chain management process. Here’s an explanation of both: What is inbound logistics? What is outbound logistics?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

You are Making Significant Logistics Strategy Changes : When you realize that your current WMS cannot support new processes effectively or at all. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google , Apple , Castbox , Spotify , Stitcher , PlayerFM , Tunein , Podbean , Owltail , Libsyn , Overcast.

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Locus

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Navigating congested traffic and logistical hurdles can make daily commutes a challenge. This responsibility falls on enterprises, extending beyond traditional pick-up-and-drop routines. It’s crucial to have a system that can adapt instantly, reshaping the routes to accommodate the additional pick-up seamlessly.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

But don’t pick too quick! When ShipMonk started, one of the driving forces was shaking up the long-static logistics industry with innovation that would allow ecommerce brands to grow and scale optimally. If your ecommerce brand imports from international sources, this is definitely a reason why ShipMonk should be your 3PL of choice.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 28, 2022

FedEx Express has now made its international, day-definite e-commerce service available to customers in 24 European countries with connections to 47 markets worldwide. In addition, 71% of consumers would pick an online retailer that offers flexible delivery options over one that doesn’t.

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Parade

MARCH 22, 2022

It’s not technically a feature, since it’s more of an alternative configuration of the program, but it definitely deserves the spotlight since it gives the power of capacity management to freight agents, something that’s , unique amongst capacity management vendors.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 23, 2021

“Our warehouse operations were inefficient as a result, and we couldn’t implement multi-order picking to improve employee productivity.” “By automating fulfilment processes, manual steps are reduced, which initiated massive changes in daily routines, but definitely paid off quickly.

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Freightera

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whoever works with logistics knows of the constant problems and issues with carriers, but the fantastic team at Freightera always comes through quickly, and often offers and negotiates the best possible solution on our behalf. A highly recommended logistics broker with a level of service that’s hard to find anywhere else.”

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Bringg

APRIL 18, 2021

With consumers today showing a preference for retailers and brands that work to reduce their impact on the environment, green logistics is more than a talking point – it’s a growing imperative. . Companies, in turn, are adjusting their supply chains and logistics systems to meet these new expectations. What is Green Logistics?

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