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Beumer supplies individual packaging solutions

Logistics Business Magazine

Jörg Spiekermann, sales manager for palletising and packaging systems in the Consumer Goods area of Beumer Group , knows how to solve individual tasks with standard components. “For our customers, it is often not just a matter of packaging goods simply to protect them from environmental influences,” says Spiekermann.

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Insights for Developing, Executing, and Monitoring your Parcel Freight to Meet Demand

CH Robinson Logistics

Customers now expect reliability, speed, and convenience in their small parcel delivery experience and a company’s ability to meet those expectations can even be a source of differentiation. The number of small packages shipped in 2020 is estimated to have been 132 billion, which is a 32% increase over the 2019 volumes.

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A Complete Guide to Shipping Hazardous Materials

Blue Grace Logistics

ORM-D – Materials classified as consumer commodities that may be subject to the regulations but presents a limited hazard during transportation due to their form, quantity, and packaging. This dictates how the goods are labeled, packaged, and handled while in transit. Proper classification of hazardous materials is essential as well.

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7 Ecommerce Brand Tips for an Epic Unboxing Experience

Ship Monk

Whether you’re setting the Thanksgiving table, giving a briefing during a team meeting at work, or wrapping a gift for the holidays, presentation matters. Both the messaging and visual sides of branding should be represented in the way your products are packaged. Packlane Custom Packaging 2.) Lumi Custom Packaging 3.)

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Omni-Channel Fulfillment is Key for the Holiday Season

Logistics Viewpoints

And over the last month+ of the year, that equates to over 3 billion packages in the US alone. ARC’s definition of omni-channel fulfillment is end-delivery centric. The key component is to fulfill the orders through the most efficient channel for both the consumer and company.

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Editor’s Choice: What Are White Glove Services in Transportation Management?

Logistics Viewpoints

While a consumer may be pleased with seeing a package sitting on the front doorstep when returning home, it is at an added risk. The package could be stolen, or the package’s contents could perish. White glove services are the services offered in transportation management that go beyond the standard expectations for delivery.

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2018 Parcel Oversize Changes: Tightening of the Vise

Talking Logistics

With the 2018 General Rate Increase (GRI), FedEx and UPS are further “tightening the vise” for oversize packages. Overall, not only are fees increasing to $80 list for both carriers, but the definitions are tightening, and the minimum billable weight is changing (FDX). Additionally, examine packages that are less than 90 lbs.