Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Weather is an unpredictable force that can wreak havoc on logistics in Europe, but there are strategies to mitigate its impact. This proactive approach minimizes delays and ensures that packages still arrive on time, even when Mother Nature throws a curveball.

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ShipLilly

APRIL 7, 2021

This includes events that are caused or worsened by the weather conditions. Ultimately, this is about protecting the supply chain from events that are unexpected and largely outside of your control. That hope does not seem to be coming to fruition given events such as the ONE Apus incident which have dented customer confidence.

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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. OneRail showcased its final-mile solution during a Monday demo session at FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 20, 2022

The event – a must for the intralogistics and e-commerce world – will be held from 31 May to 2nd June in Stuttgart, where the Sitma team will keep on focusing on its brand new Paper E-Wrap ( pictured ), the packaging wrapper with paper that already attracted great interest in Milan. The result is a fully recyclable package.

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3PL Links

APRIL 5, 2024

Increasingly quick delivery requirements, fluctuating transportation costs, and unpredictability of outside events are just a few of the supply chain management difficulties businesses confront. When implemented properly, this strategy improves customer satisfaction, lowers expenses, and strengthens the company’s position in the market.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The logistics industry has grown so complex, with so many challenges such as regulatory changes, capacity issues, pricing fluctuations, and worsening weather events, that customers are looking for a one-stop shop, backed by assets and technology, to help them navigate the current shipping environment.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Preparing your supply chain for resiliency begins with risk management and a proactive strategy. It’s not enough to have a Plan B, just in case. Overcoming Supply Chain Disruption.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping offers a cost-effective approach to transporting packages along your supply chain. Understanding the causes behind these issues and having the ability to identify warning signs will help you implement strategies to keep their occurrence to the barest minimum.

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Locus

APRIL 6, 2023

Taking place in Orlando, Florida from May 8-10, the symposium is the ultimate destination for anyone seeking to stay abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in the supply chain industry. Attendees get the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals while immersing themselves in an array of exciting experiences.

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IoT World Today

AUGUST 15, 2021

In other forms of IoT, it’s common for enterprises to acquire IoT as a packaged system that includes IoT devices, controllers, software, and even vertical-market-specific tools, instruments, and vehicles. Step six is to select an event-handling strategy. Be sure that your event-handling can feed your database and data model.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

Women’s History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. A central part of Amazon’s ultrafast delivery strategy is its network of warehouses that the company calls same-day sites. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 25, 2018

UK supermarkets and food companies launched a new voluntary pledge to cut plastic packaging on Thursday as ministers consider forcing them to pay more towards collecting and recycling the waste they produce. all plastic packaging should have 30% average recycled content.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Described as “the world’s most important gathering of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) and supply chain executives” and going under the banner of “Harness Complexity, Power Your Supply Chain”, the symposium aims to explore big ideas and deliver actionable insights to help supply chain leaders: Develop agile and resilient supply chain strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The initiative involves placing RFID tags on packages and wearable devices on employees to eliminate manual scans, reduce misloads, and accelerate parcel throughput in the delivery giant’s warehouses. The smart package program also aims to improve the customer experience by slashing the rate of packages placed in the wrong delivery vehicle.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2021

in Tokyo and a new service station at Narita International Airport, customers in Japan now have optimal access to the “Opticooler” – high-quality and reliable temperature-controlled packaging-solution by DoKaSch Temperature Solutions. It is directly related to our growth strategy in Asia and ideally complements our extensive global network.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

Rather than giving up, shippers need to consider what Amazon and the big box giants have done right and apply these concepts as part of a robust parcel shipping strategy. Unfortunately, the volume of small packages shipped , as well as the variety of carriers used, can make keeping costs in check sound like a dream, inaccessible.

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Stord

MARCH 5, 2019

Another company, Packsize, explained how its On Demand Packaging eliminates waste and saves customers money. Trade chaos and economic trends are forcing retailers to adapt Recent events in global trade also headlined many of the sessions.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

If you’re an ecommerce business owner who is considering opening one or more brick-and-mortar locations, read on for some of the advantages this strategy might offer your brand. Plus, customers don’t have to pay to ship the package back and they get an immediate solution to their problem, whether that’s an exchange or refund.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 25, 2022

Japanese consumers know their mind: they prefer to have a large selection of goods, fast and accurate deliveries and, lastly, high quality packaging. On the one hand, the September event confirms Sitma’s support for in-person trade fairs and, on the other hand its commitment to the Japanese market.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2021

During a year when e-commerce sales skyrocketed, the global pandemic impacted supply chains around the globe, and transportation capacity contracted across most modes, while companies worked to get their logistics strategies realigned with this “new normal” operating environment. Playing the Waiting Game.

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2023

Work with community leaders to sponsor events where you can discuss your brand’s focus on the community. You can also develop marketing strategies that resonate with community members. Your employees can offer information on local events, demographics, family life, and other factors that help your business thrive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2021

Based on this intelligence, they can in turn collaborate with sourcing to create events in consideration of supply chain needs. Such sourcing events can be in the context of direct materials or logistics capacity. Prior to his role at LLamasoft, Dr. Durbha held positions at Kinaxis, JDA Software and i2 Technologies, Inc.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 19, 2021

Historically, seasonal events bring demand. In a market where base market tension is higher than average, the market can expect to experience tension at higher than average levels during each event period. Seasonal events that cause the market to tighten each spring. Seasonal events that cause the market to tighten each spring.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

In this blog post, I’ll summarize some key learnings I drew from the event and share some insights on Demand Driven supply chains and the industry’s technology landscape. . The underlying theme in all presentations, and my conversations at the event, was digital transformation. Let’s start with digital transformation .

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GoShip Blog

JULY 11, 2022

The danger in not future-proofing your warehouse is that you risk a dip in efficiency and customer satisfaction, should an unprecedented event rock your business’ stability. However, businesses that had incorporated automated systems and AI solutions into their warehousing strategy were able to weather the storm better.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The company will debut Unisys Logistics Optimization during a virtual launch event on October 17th, and anyone interested in attending is encouraged to register in advance. Inventory: The solution can predict and prescribe locations and packaging requirements on inventory, as well as amounts of inventory and freight sensitivity.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

In this blog post, I’ll summarize some key learnings I drew from the event and share some insights on Demand Driven supply chains and the industry’s technology landscape. . The underlying theme in all presentations, and my conversations at the event, was digital transformation. Let’s start with digital transformation.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The reaction time could be lengthy in the event of an incident, though. Develop a good communication strategy The successful execution of a robust communication strategy between you, your suppliers, and your service providers is essential to effective supply chain management.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

As supply chains become more impacted by market disruptions and unpredictable events, they’re also becoming more critical to a company’s customer experience levels and bottom line. Creating a data-driven supply chain tracking important transportation metrics helps shippers respond and adapt as quickly as possible to known and unknown events.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 7, 2020

Lessons can come from extrapolating what we witness every day; from events that capture tangible and intangible aspects of sustaining normal life. If production or availability cannot increase, an inefficient transfer of resources from one area of the battlefield to the other can upend strategy. Australian consumers are fearful.

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Locus

MARCH 27, 2024

Mix it up with omnichannel Omnichannel retailing , the strategy that integrates all shopping channels like online or in-store isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a cost-saving revolution for retail businesses. In essence, omnichannel strategies turn logistical challenges into advantages, making deliveries more efficient and cost-effective.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2022

The half-day event will be broadcast live from Amsterdam on 9th March 2022 and be streamed to participants worldwide. They will discuss topics ranging from alternative energy strategies to electric vehicle readiness, reverse logistics, recycled materials and more.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Indeed, for many companies, reverse logistics is synonymous with chaos, as returning items must be received from many locations, in a range of conditions, from perfect to unsellable, and in many different forms of packaging. Still, the tips above should help you to start cutting the losses generated by high volumes of ecommerce returns.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In this pivotal moment in the fight against climate change, decision-makers in Transport and Logistics sector are being called on to attend the forthcoming Net Zero Festival , an event which will give them the inspiration and cutting-edge advice they need to develop and advance their own net zero transition strategies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

The presentations will deliver fresh insights into the ways supply chain strategies are shifting to meet the myriad challenges presented by changing consumer buying patterns, environmental issues and the ongoing workforce crisis.

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Stord

JANUARY 11, 2022

Stord’s team works with hundreds of companies every day to drive efficiencies and optimize their operations across a range of freight, warehousing, fulfillment and packaging requirements. And one particular issue has been the inability to effectively use and compare against FY20 data (with COVID considered a “ black swan ” event).

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Locus

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Delivery exceptions are circumstances where packages are temporarily delayed in transit due to unexpected events. However, at the end of the day, an angry customer calls you to check why his/her package is yet to be delivered. Unanticipated events. Lost and Damaged Packages. What is a delivery exception?

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