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DHL eCommerce Solutions Exhibits its Robotic Sorting Solution

Logistics Viewpoints

DHL held its inaugural DHL Robotics Hour media event earlier this week. The two robotic sortation solutions were installed with distinct configurations, one for Sort-to-Gaylord (big corrugated box) and the other for Sort-to-Bag. Each of these configurations is capable of sorting more than 1,000 parcels and packages per hour.

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Red Flags Associated with Emailed Unbelievably Low Rates: The Lure and Consequences in Freight Forwarding

Dedola Global Logistics

This tactic, a bait and switch of sorts, is commonly used by low-cost freight forwarders. They use their carrier relationships to ensure space availability and plan for unforeseen events. The quoted rate is often never intended to facilitate on-schedule shipping. Contact us for a free consultation or quote request.

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Join the MHS Insider Series

Logistics Business Magazine

‘MHS Insider Series’ is a series of virtual events to deliver global insights directly to you. Through panel discussions, webinars, case stories, white papers and new videos, the company’s experts will provide first-hand information about material handling products and industry solutions. www.mhsglobal.com/insider-series.

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Technology solutions ready for Black Friday

Logistics Business Magazine

For the world of logistics, and in particular for e-commerce warehouses and postal hubs, the Black Friday period – which coincides with the beginning of the peak season – represents a challenge in the fields of packaging, labelling, sorting and shipping. The same goes for Cyber Monday, which is often stretched out to become Cyber Week.

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[VIDEO] Logistics Beacons: Using Proximity As A Logistics Oversight Service

GlobalTranz

In the most simple of terms, any product that is produced – or the raw goods used to produce it, are moved through some sort of logistics network. When the device leaves the area, the event can also be recorded. There is no larger industry in the world than logistics. As the device hears the beacon, it records that it is near it.

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Customer Relationship Management for Ecommerce Brands

Ship Monk

But without this information, your marketing team is shooting in the dark, your customer service reps have no idea who they’re talking to, and you are missing out on all sorts of opportunities to grow your business. Today’s CRM platforms have adapted and expanded their tools to meet the needs of ecommerce businesses.

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Paper E-Wrap on show in Japan

Logistics Business Magazine

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. It already operates in it through its Tokyo branch, which has been the focal point of its business strategies for over 30 years. In short, the challenge is huge.