Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

Refrigerators, large household appliances, furniture, and expensive electronics are examples. White glove services in last mile logistics can be challenging to get right because it involves meeting elevated consumer expectations and requires the ability to interact with drivers and consumers throughout a shipment’s journey.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) board meets twice a year and revises the freight classes for dozens of different commodities, so there’s always a chance that your freight class could change without warning. We can help you with any refrigerated LTL shipments. LTL’s flexibility often gets overlooked. No problem.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2024

Produce shippers face several hurdles that they need to overcome for their products to deliver fresh and meet the growing consumer demand. You need to trust the carrier you choose has experience in handling your specific cargo and meeting food safety regulations, especially for those that need temperature control.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 16, 2021

Hotels and restaurants must contend with high prices for refrigerated trailers that are difficult to book. For example, hackers violated an oil-supply route in the USA and shut down an entire contingent of gas stations for a while. Moreover, there are significant price changes in staple ingredients which complicate cost management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Despite the epic supply chain problems, some companies have taken big steps to profitably meet consumer demand leading up to and during the busy holiday season. Multi-carrier shipping strategies also need rules in place related to delivery time requirements, special conditions (hazmat, refrigeration, etc.),

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 3, 2021

Some examples of these are: U.S. Addresses the need for maintaining drugs under stable conditions and meeting manufacturer’s specifications. In comparison to other supply chain transportation, cold chain transport consumes 20 percent more fuel than other heavy vehicle types due to the refrigeration equipment. In the U.S.,

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ShipLilly

JULY 16, 2020

This means that they can store and ship food products that require refrigeration or freezing. For example, they rely on software that can track all activities. Examples of this approach include shipping and trucking companies. For example, some companies use 5PL to run all aspects of the supply chain. Beyond 5PL.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 2, 2023

Example of a lunch/dinner bag. Effective donation management includes developing relationships with donors, ensuring that donated food meets quality and safety standards, and tracking donations to ensure that food does not go to waste. Logistics is an essential aspect of the operations of non-profit organizations , such as food banks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2021

This has led to a dramatic change in the perception of frozen and refrigerated foods, as consumers now have access to products previously unavailable to them. Take tracking produce, for example. Temperature-sensitive products beyond food also rely on traceability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

For example, if a shipper needs to ship goods from Chicago to Detroit, the TMS will have a record that on this lane, the transportation planner should contact Carrier A first. Google maps would be an example of this kind of application. However, the system can be used standalone, and some shippers do use Emerge this way.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

One example is UPS Healthcare developing a system and opening facilities to move medicines safely. For example, a recent study showed categories such as meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy with significant spending declines in 2022 as consumers sought more shelf-stable and affordable items. percent from 2018 to 2020.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 12, 2022

With a Technology Team of over 100 Team Members, they work around the clock to provide you with technology resources designed to meet your specific needs. Your customers want what is trending, and Burris can help you meet this demand. But, we’re here to talk about the cold chain, so let’s focus on refrigerated and frozen freight.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Everything can go perfect on the front end of the sales process, you can succeed in meeting those moments of truth that Lafley talked about, but a poor delivery experience can quickly negate it all. I’ll give you a quick personal example. Last year we bought a new refrigerator.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

For example, many supply chain resiliency plans may have considered a health crisis in which organizations and key partners face lower-than-normal staffing levels. For example, hand sanitizer sales spiked 313% during one week in February 2020, according to reports from Nielsen. Embracing technology is part of that solution.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

However, the data [that powers them] hasn’t previously been utilized to its full capacity until recently.” Take the example of RCRPMF.USA in the image. Being adaptable and versatile is what keeps shippers front and center and in a prime position to meet consumer needs and demands. last year and $2.19 the year prior.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Back in July, for example, DoKaSch Temperature Solutions K.K. Electrically powered and fully climate controlled, the active containers can both cool and heat without using dry ice or other refrigerants. provided Opticoolers for a large-scale and very important transport operation of vaccines.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 5, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll walk through some of the obstacles to medium-term demand planning, consider how high-frequency supply chain data can help fill the informational gaps that companies are grappling with, and then look at a real-world example of how the data in FreightWaves SONAR can give insight into the goods economy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

From a feasibility point of view however, cold storage is substantially more complicated and more expensive than dry storage because of the regulations around refrigerated freight. So as the demand for refrigerated products grows, so does the need for better fire safety.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 31, 2018

What is an example of uninterrupted Cold Chain monitoring? To strengthen quality control over frozen and refrigerated products, an international hypermarket chain required a Cold Chain Management Solution. By Advantech ·. October 31, 2018. Download Now! Subscribe to Logistics Management Magazine! Subscribe today. It’s FREE!

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Locus

JANUARY 2, 2023

Imagine your customer purchased a refrigerator and scheduled a two-hour window out of her busy schedule for its installation. When your customer places an order with a specific deadline, your team should ensure that it is fulfilled to meet that deadline by planning backwards from the delivery date. We will use the same example.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 11, 2020

That likely means warehouse space, rent, electricity, refrigeration (or another form of temperature or climate control), as well as salaries for the people tasked with maintaining that storage, and transportation costs for moving things in and out of storage. Examples of inventory carrying costs. Storage Space Cost. Opportunity Costs.

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Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2023

USPS shipping services offer specially-discounted options, for example Priority Mail Cubic, which charges you based on the package’s dimensions, not weight. Think – refrigerators, stereo systems, furniture. Another example of an area UPS shines is in the shipment of high-value items. Think – books, clothing, stuffed animals.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Many of the specialty drugs need to be refrigerated and have short lifespans. That’s why the supply chain team proactively kicked off a series of meetings. Long lead times left them exposed, they could burn through safety stock and not have enough inventory to meet an order. Over the last few years,” Mr. Stephens explained. “Our

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Forto

MARCH 17, 2020

In China, trucks are at a standstill, goods are stranded in the country’s transhipment centers, and (refrigerated) containers are missing. How do we at FreightHub meet this Corona challenge and what measures have we taken to support our customers? What communication strategy should logistics companies rely on in times of crisis?

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2022

They guarantee safe beverage handling in automated systems, when using forklift trucks, in high racks or when storing, for example, containers with concentrates in a refrigerated environment. The CR plastic pallet, for example, is one of Craemer’s successful load carriers used in the beverage industry around the world.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This can lead to spikes in demand and challenges in meeting consumer expectations for fresh produce year-round. A perfect example of how the transitional seasons demand the produce supply chain is built to be nimble and adaptable.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2016

For example, operations managers may use advanced analytics to analyze historical data of prices for raw materials, identify trends in raw material availability and accommodate changes to make the most efficient use of these resources. Analytics can improve upon any process in distribution and manufacturing.

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Locus

MARCH 28, 2022

For example, clothing stores enable customers to browse and try out the merchandise in person, get helpful suggestions from the human sales staff, and receive a seamless checkout experience with automated cashiers. Retailers focus on meeting the expectations of consumers who are more drawn to quick service and convenience. Conclusion.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2018

Chile, Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil, for example, are all wine-producing countries that require high amounts of capacity between August and January—right around the same timeframe when asparagus is picked, packaged, and shipped.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

To ensure the quality of frozen and refrigerated foods, an international hypermarket in Taiwan introduced Advantech’s Cold Chain Management Solution in early 2018. Recently, the hypermarket installed LoRa wireless cold chain sensors to the wall-mounted refrigerators and freezers at both the hypermarket and its storage/logistics center.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2021

Refrigerators, large household appliances, furniture, and expensive electronics are examples. What Products Require White Glove Services. Products that require white glove service are those that cannot be easily dropped off at the doorstep.

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Confectionery products are a good example of a product that must avoid hot and cold extremes. Refrigerated. We meet all requirements of ISO:9001:2015 quality standards. Refers to the natural temperature of the warehouse. Air conditioned. Typically refers to a temperature between 56°F and 75°F. Cold/Frozen.

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Globalior

AUGUST 5, 2020

The correct value that needs to be declared to Customs can vary from country to country.For example, it can be: The actual price payable, or the amount that will be remitted overseas. If yes, this means you are paying additional VAT and Customs duties unnecessarily. Declare an earlier invoice.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Unlike dry vans or refrigerated trailers, there are different types of flatbed trailers because the cargo carried by them can be so versatile. An example of an oversized routing challenge is the intersection of I-20/59 and I-65 in Alabama. However, maintain enough carrier relationships to meet your demand can be challenging.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

For example, if your logistics operation involves transportation using refrigerated trucks, you can cut CO2 emissions massively. According to the American Transportation Research Institute, refrigerated trailers spend the longest of all truck types in detention (over 36% of deliveries spend four-plus hours in detention).

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2017

Manufacturers and CPG companies have found new, improved ways to optimize their networks and evolve their supply chains to meet the rising demands of their retail customers. From books and clothes to groceries and refrigerators, almost anything can (and is) being ordered online. And for some, the evolution didn’t stop there.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2015

Stonyfield Farm , for example, produces a variety of yogurts from their New Hampshire-based facility. Question 3: Will using a 3PL service provider allow you to enhance your core competencies to meet your company’s goals? Action step: Draw parallels between the service you wish to outsource and the goal it will meet.

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