Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The company is boasting its quickest delivery time yet, saying that packages are being prepared for dispatch within 11 minutes of an order placement at same-day facilities. This allows faster delivery, as delivery stations go from handling 60,000 packages a day to over 110,000 during the holiday season. billion packages in the U.S.,

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2023

DS Smith, leading provider of sustainable, fibre-based, packaging, today announces the launch of its global Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation Centre, ‘R8’. Sustainability is integral to the DS Smith business model, which is inherently circular, and is supported by the DS Smith Now & Next Sustainability Strategy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 27, 2019

The Delivery Group has taken over ONEPOST (Postal Choices Ltd), for an undisclosed sum, bringing together two players in the UK mail and ecommerce sectors. The post Delivery Group Aims to be ‘One-Stop Provider’ with OnePost Takeover appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

This shift, which relies on the de minimis US customs regulation that waives direct to consumer packages worth under $800 dollars, is pushing air cargo rates up, and has significant implications for capacity, and regulatory landscapes. The first is that the loss-leading strategy dramatically impacts U.S. and bakes really good cookies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

alternate sourcing strategies), while others are potentially negative (e.g. the daily delivery of packages to our homes). FedEx founder and chairman Fred Smith, famously said “Information about the package is as important as the package itself.”. From that perspective some changes have been clearly positive (e.g.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The SSI Schaefer Group, a German family-owned company established more than 85 years ago and a leading international solution provider for all segments of the intralogistics industry, reported an order intake of EUR 1.74 billion (-12.2%) for the fiscal year 2022, according to preliminary figures. Sales revenues dropped by 5.1%

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

After announcing the brand merger of its operational units (Alstef, BA Systems, BA Healthcare and Glidepath) in September 2020, the newly formed – Alstef Group – continues its evolution, welcoming Uwe Klärner to head its Intralogistics division sales team. In 2011, he created his own end-of-line packaging. “It is a.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Barriers to implementing a sustainable strategy include the difficulty in proving the business case. Among the reasons given for barriers to implementing a sustainable strategy, 44% say it’s because of the time and effort required, and 43% say it’s difficult to prove the business case. In the U.S., compared to the UK.

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Automotive Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

PSA is pressing ahead with a multi-brand aftermarket offering that includes selling rivals’ spare parts, as part of the group’s corporate Push to Pass growth strategy. The offering, according to the group, meets virtually all their needs, with more than 100,000 parts stored across Distrigo’s warehouses and 29 partner suppliers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 25, 2022

Kite Packaging Group Limited was first verified as Carbon Neutral in 2021, and April 2022 brought with it a renewed confirmation by Carbon Neutral Britain that Kite has offset carbon emissions for the current year. In 2021, Kite successfully achieved carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2 which included offsetting all of its own fuel.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 23, 2018

Contract logistics specialist DHL Supply Chain has acquired Colombia-based logistics services provider Suppla Group for an undisclosed sum. With around 510,000 employees in over 220 countries and territories, DHL Group provides a range of international express, freight transportation, e-commerce and supply chain management services.

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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 Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

That’s exactly what Amazon is doing as it with its “Ships in Product Packaging” (SIPP) program, which, as the name suggests, allows products to ship in their original box or bag without any added Amazon packaging. At this time, the company does not provide customers with any information about who is delivering their packages.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2023

Ship It Zero is a collective of US environmental groups. It has designed a new scorecard, with separate metrics for shippers and ocean carriers, for decarbonization efforts. Many shippers, such as Costco, scored very low. And shipping lines were also … Continue reading →

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2020

Danish-based label printer the Interket Group has hired Ursula Fredriksson as Head of Strategic Development, a newly created role. Group CEO Carl E Parkander said: ”Ursula joins us at a pivotal time for the business.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2023

Our mission is to be the leading provider in time-critical service logistics across Eu-rope,” said Thomas Wad, CTIO at DANX Carousel group. “In After the merger between DANX and Carousel Logistics last year, the DANX Carousel group has already announced its clear ambition to be the No.

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Stord

JULY 21, 2019

Not all are convinced of this extreme, but the increased focus on and higher expectations around delivery times has forced businesses and supply chains to evaluate their e-commerce and last mile strategies. B2B companies are rapidly approaching B2C companies when it comes to e-commerce, both in their offerings and in their distribution.

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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

MARCH 2, 2023

subsidiary of Beckum, Germany-based BEUMER Group, today named Markus Schmidt as president and chief executive officer. BEUMER Group is pleased to welcome a seasoned leader with a proven track record of collaborative partnerships. BEUMER Corporation, the wholly owned U.S. Schmidt joins the company effective immediately.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 25, 2020

Below is the gist of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on the 23 rd of April 2020 and details relevant to the risk-adjusted strategy for the resumption of economic activity in the country. Chemicals, packaging and ancillary products used in the production of any food product ; Cleaning and Hygiene Products.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

This is one of the conclusions from the recent study “Personal luxury: Supply Chain challenges & how to prepare for the future”, developed by Arvato Supply Chain Solutions in cooperation with the international strategy consultancy Roland Berger.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy. Do You Lack Confidence in Your Pricing Strategies? If not, your pricing strategies could inadvertently limit your profit margins , either by throttling revenue or gifting sales to your competitors. Are You Missing Opportunities in Pricing Strategy?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Our strategy was to lead with shippers, then onboard their vast networks of carrier, broker and 3PL partners. Supply chain data is of little value if it isn’t packaged for efficient access and consumption. Numbers matter when it comes to supply chain data networks. Supply chain network data must be complete, accurate, fast and secure.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

European manufacturers of wooden pallets and packaging are working towards setting targets for their use of sustainable , certified timber within the next few months, according to the European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers ( FEFPEB ). He added that the next step would be to set concrete European targets.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Read also: How to Make Reverse Packaging Logistics More Efficient? Effective logistics planning is becoming more than simply a strategy; in 2024, it will be essential to a company’s success. Given these challenges, it seems sensible to factor in the deployment of WMS and OMS systems in your logistics strategy for 2024.

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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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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Shipping zones exist as a means for major shipping carriers to break down geography and dictate (when paired with package weight) how much to charge for shipping. Shipping zones may also impact how long a shipment will take, depending on where the package is going and what fulfillment center it came from. That’s what we’re here for.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2023

While “going with it” is an acceptable strategy for some areas of the holidays; it’s not a strong plan for ecommerce brands during peak season. The United States, for example, is broken down into Zones 1 – 8 for domestic shipments (grouped by zip codes, not mileage, from package point of origin to point of destination.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 3, 2023

If an SME is struggling with its warehouse operations and WMS, Big Box Group may have just the right answer, as Peter MacLeod discovers. Operating out of a satellite office in Beverley, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Big Box Group covers the entire length and breadth of the UK.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 29, 2022

Pekat’s software package perfectly combines with Datalogic’s hardware product lines. We are excited about this acquisition, aimed at consolidating our machine and deep learning skills and enhance our hardware product range with solutions based on high-performance algorithms,” stated Valentina Volta, Group CEO of Datalogic.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2018

At The Rodon Group, we understand just how essential it is to invest in sustainable manufacturing, as we’ve taken several efforts to adopt more sustainable manufacturing in our plastic injection molding operations. We even offer our customers a returnable/reusable packaging program to further reduce the number of cartons used.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2021

AliExpress , part of Alibaba Group and one of the world’s largest online retail marketplaces, has introduced innovative logistics solutions in partnership with Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm. In the past year, the number of packages received and delivered by AliExpress’ ecosystem logistics partners has increased by 100%.

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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. So what are some of the biggest challenges facing supply chain professionals today? This is a huge headwind hindering margin improvements for brands.

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Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Gielen joined the Dutch returnable transit packaging company when it bought BiPP Plastic Pallets from him in 2004. Over the years [Gielen] has had several executive roles in product development, innovation strategy and strategic growth, critical to the success of Schoeller Allibert,” said co-chairmen Martin and Christoph Schoeller.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

The result is that companies must balance the expectations of these groups with the need to make a product that consumers want and are willing to pay for. Deutsche Post DHL Group is enlisting its subcontractors in its emission reduction activities. Then using electric bikes couriers deliver the packages around the city.

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Globalior

APRIL 20, 2021

Examples are gravity shelving that implements a FIFO strategy and push-back pallet shelving that works well for the LIFO method. It is essential to avoid multiple revisions or re-packaging of the product. Reduce unnecessary steps and save time in the pick-up and packaging phase. Leverage picking technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2023

The firms are on course to add 115,000 jobs by 2030, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association — but at current degree completion rates, the group says, nearly three-fifths of those jobs could remain unfilled. Target has a licensing agreement with Starbucks. Baristas at its stores are employed by Target.

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