GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Examples of brand values include integrity, honesty, customer-centricity, quality, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, equality, collaboration, accountability, creativity, teamwork, social responsibility, etc. Also, a 2017 study found that over 55% of Americans are loyal to brands with values that resonated with them.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

We will break down those terms, what they mean for your business, and give two examples of how BlueGrace helped clients that were operating with less-than-ideal business models save hundreds of thousands on their ground transportation costs. For some shippers, timing is absolutely critical.

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 3, 2018

To help provide resources to suppliers in China, Walmart has created a digital resource center in Mandarin and English with tools, case studies, and program resources on emissions reduction in the value chain: www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com. Over 400 suppliers in China, India, the U.S.

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UL EHS- Sustainability

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

We still process information through stories and examples and learn best through a continuum of relatable experiences. In the case of UL, the GLP program was designed to bring extraordinary people together who could rally one another and change the culture of the organization. What is the most effective delivery method?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

This isn’t just the case of a restaurant patron confronted with an extensive dinner menu or an online shopper perusing Amazon, it applies to manufacturers as well. So how do you ensure that your time and resources are focused on the right things? His 5 golden metrics center on performance management. Total Cycle Time.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Since the early 2000s, the majority of handhelds used in Distribution Centers and carried by delivery drivers were using the Microsoft Windows CE operating system (OS). A pallet at receiving with 50 unique cases might now require one trigger pull instead of a cramp-inducing 50. The Rise of Android.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

Do you gather dead batteries in a bag until you can get them to a proper eco-waste center? Example: a bicycle is more eco-friendly than a sedan, but a sedan is more eco-friendly than a Hummer. In both cases you have ecosystems getting damaged and the health of humans and wildlife getting negatively impacted.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

Do you gather dead batteries in a bag until you can get them to a proper eco-waste center? Example: a bicycle is more eco-friendly than a sedan, but a sedan is more eco-friendly than a Hummer. In both cases you have ecosystems getting damaged and the health of humans and wildlife getting negatively impacted.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2021

I thought of this analogy when speaking with warehouse management system (WMS) suppliers during this year’s global WMS market study. These changes ranged from a sudden shift from in store to e-commerce business, and in other cases this transition included a spike in overall demand as well. And this caused delays.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Other ways we support experiential learning include hosting external student case competitions, touring logistics facilities, and attending industry conferences. For example, as online sales reach a record high, B2C service provider Jet.com uses some creative logistics concepts to bring value to customers.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

What do I need to study? Usually, the company offering the course will give you a login, where you can see all the different classes and resources included with your purchase. Interact with other students: Get a more well-rounded learning experience by studying alongside others. How do I get certified? Don’t rush!

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 26, 2012

Publishing Resources Industries. Human Resources. Case Studies. |. Concerns in long-term availability among other key resource areas such as water, minerals and rare earth materials also add to the need for higher levels of sustainability practices. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Public Sector.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2021

In the case of reverse logistics, the resource goes at least one step back in the supply chain. Reuse of products and materials is not a new phenomenon, waste paper recycling, deposit systems for soft drink bottles, and metal scrap brokers are all examples that have been around for a long time.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

For example, suppose your business offers certain specialized grocery products or local farm-to-table services. In that case, you may want to capitalize on offering these options to attract new customers or retain current clients. Get to Know Your Market. Transfer In-store Promotions to Online Grocery Delivery Platforms.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 26, 2018

” The situation is putting pressure on distribution center leaders to improve accuracy in the picking process. In either case, improving the picking process can mean the difference between a satisfied and dissastisfied customer base. Mispicks also can occur because of vendor errors or because a product has been misreceived.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Publishing Resources Industries. Human Resources. Case Studies. |. Reliability Centered Maintenance? For example, preventive maintenance are either time based or meter based and it appears that it has got nothing to do with equipment dynamics in itself. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Of course, these new technologies also come with a lot of risks and uncertainties, which is why many companies are taking a “wait and see” approach before investing any time, money, and resources in them. In some cases, those beliefs were true, but in many other cases, they were not. Kenco is a great example.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 5, 2012

Publishing Resources Industries. Human Resources. Case Studies. |. Some of the examples of this are automation scripts, graphical ways of configuring maximo. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment. Medical Devices. Pharmaceutical and Biotech.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Publishing Resources Industries. Human Resources. Case Studies. |. Development of multi-channel commerce, has helped retailers to sell their goods via internet, call centers, mobiles etc. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment. Medical Devices.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2017

FMCSA confirms permanent ‘restart rollback’ based on study results (CCJ). And that was the case again this week, with IBM and Maersk announcing “a new collaboration to use blockchain technology to help transform the global, cross-border supply chain.” Volvo Trucks demonstrates truck-platooning technology (Long Beach Post Telegram).

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Sabinext

JULY 9, 2019

Unsurprisingly, this often means longer delivery times: It takes about 1 to 2 days to deliver an order from a German provider to a German consumer but for example, about 3 to 5 days to deliver to Germany from the UK. How do I make the decision from which fulfillment center and stock an order should be fulfilled?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Publishing Resources Industries. Human Resources. Case Studies. |. Few such examples are: Google is inviting its employees in the Santa Monica area to try out its Google Shopping Express service for same day delivery pilots. In few cases there are direct delivery from suppliers but the percentage is very less.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The development and deployment of these technologies is very expensive, and in many cases, it’s the price of entry to pursue new business or retain existing customers. Once accomplished, they should use successful case studies to pitch services to other potential customers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Luckily, this isn’t the case for transportation data. Transportation spending is a perennial target of budget-cutting exercises, and a large, multi-faceted cost center for many companies; some may spend three to six percent of their materials costs on transportation.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 27, 2012

Publishing Resources Industries. Human Resources. Case Studies. |. As an example, Macys has embraced an " omnichannel " integration strategy that umbrellas television, online mail-order and retail store selling and service components. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

Specifically in this case, I would say the answer is clearly No. An off-cited analysis from McKinsey in late 2017, for example, found automation could destroy as many as 73 million US jobs by 2030, about one third of all jobs in the country. But collectively across millions of jobs? That is quite a different matter.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

Gilmore Says… In a great example of the balance in this book, Sheffi notes the actual evidence of consumer preference for Green products is tenuous at best. In fact, after reading Sheffi’s examples, I’m surprised more companies haven’t been forced to be zealous advocates.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Publishing Resources Industries. Human Resources. Case Studies. |. I agree that the ping system would work very well, but in terms of implementation of this idea, do you think it could have potential to be beneficial to smaller stores, for example a corner-shop or clothes store? Hospitality and Leisure.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

I was wrong, for example, about obstructive sleep apnea becoming the new debate in trucking; the debate ended before it really started after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Federal Railroad Administration withdrew their proposed rule to have rail workers and commercial motor vehicle drivers tested for obstructive sleep apnea.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 4, 2019

Shipper demands, customer expectations, and third-party logistics (3PL) capabilities are increasing as the supply chain is pushed to the forefront, notes the 2018 Third-Party Logistics Study. This comes as shippers continue to refocus efforts on their core strengths and rely more on 3PL providers. Most Popular. Capacity shortage.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Delivery experience drives customer retention, and it is driving reference and many studies and numbers about it. Where did you grow up in India, and where did you study? For example, instead of the entire backing thing, a lot of them moved directly to wallets. China is the other example. I will give you an example.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

As the phenomenon of Big Data has taken hold in the private sector, many firms which as recently as 10 years ago devoted minimal resources to large scale database mining and analytics have reversed course. For example, the NIST demonstration shows an assembly operation. data scientists), hardware and software across industry.

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