Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

DECEMBER 19, 2017

As a father of four, I’ve learned never to play favorites, especially at this time of year. But I’ll make an exception in this case. Following are the three most popular Amware blog posts on warehousing and fulfillment for 2017, based on readership. If you missed them the first time around, give them a read.

Blog 149

Blog Warehousing 149

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The capacity crunch is starting to take hold of the shipping industry. The onslaught of tropical storms, hurricanes and an expected, record-breaking holiday shopping season spell C-A-P-A-C-I-T-Y C-R-U-N-C-H. However, this capacity crunch is likely to exceed even the worst capacity crunches in history, says Karen Sage of Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez.

Capacity 74

Capacity Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 74

Insight Into Action

DECEMBER 19, 2017

If a customer pays a premium price for a premium product – anything from the latest games console or mobile phone to a designer handbag or top-of-the-range fridge freezer – they naturally expect the very best: a quality product, delivered on time, in prime condition, no excuses. If they decide your product isn’t quite right for them – or they’ve ordered the wrong model, colour or size – they also expect a quick and hassle-free returns or exchange process.

Cargo 66

Cargo Supply Chain Design Outsourcing Supply Chains 66

Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The transportation industry is perhaps one of the most daunting when it comes to rules and regulations. Hours of Service and Electronic Logging Devices are just a few of the most recent roadblocks to come up recently. Merely staying in compliance with these new regulations can be a costly endeavor. What’s worse is that being caught out of compliance could mean penalties, fines, or even a trucker losing their job.

Freight 49

Freight Food and Agriculture Cost Reduction Compliance 49

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Air Freight Rates Peak, Ocean Rates Slowly Sink: Freight Rate Update Wk 50. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos. Early week snowstorms at major airports (like Frankfurt and Atlanta) continue to play havoc, while peak air season may extend into February. Rates have been stabilizing, but by the time pre-Christmas backlogs are cleared, the Chinese New Year surge will kick in.

Freight 48

Freight Availability Supply Chains Capacity 48

Tradewinds

DECEMBER 19, 2017

New year, new opportunities to learn One of the perks of VC is to be constantly synthesizing new information, parsing it into intelligence, and holding opinions on topics with strong conviction. We seek to continuously improve ourselves and by virtue, continually evolve Dynamo for the best. We’ve spent the last few weeks reflecting on where we want to dig deep and learn more.

Supply Chain Planning Software 20

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 20