GoShip Blog

MAY 22, 2024

Fresh fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, and they need to reach stores and homes while still maintaining their freshness and quality. First, look for carriers with experience in transporting perishable goods. They know how to handle items that require special care. Customer reviews are also helpful.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 24, 2020

As far as supply chain management goes, this is about as bad as I have ever seen it. The webinar is available for replay and, although no longer open for interactive participation, it encompasses valuable advice on how to meet the challenges being thrown up by COVID-19. The increase in demand for home delivery exceeds capacity.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Rising costs of LTL transportation networks is nothing new. At the same time, LTL is no longer about merely moving freight over the road (OTR); more carriers are moving lanes closer to ocean ports and considering the value of global trade as less-container load (LCL). What’s Driving Demand on LTL Transportation Networks?

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3PL Links

MAY 14, 2024

This article has all the information you require to learn how to differentiate yourself from the competition and how crucial logistics are to your online business. Read also: Everything You Need to Know About Smart Warehousing 5 Logistics Tips for E-Commerce Companies: Tips to Stand Out in the Market 1.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2020

Jim Roberts of Beaverswood considers how to mitigate risk as COVID-19 changes the face of industrial health and safety. To do this, it is important to gather and evaluate information about current shift-work arrangements in an organisation before using the assessment to decide what is required to minimise risks.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Instead of trying to start from scratch, shippers need to know a few things about the challenges of integrating traditional with e-commerce shipping , why integration is key to success and the best practices necessary to avoid additional issues. Seamless transportation by carriers. Unfortunately, e-commerce is incredibly complex.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 30, 2020

In addition to tracking your growth, think about where your company aims to be in the next three years. Take some time to think about how others will perceive your company. It would be best if you felt confident about the name and logo. What’s interesting about garage doors is their modernity range.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Those that embraced this change are experiencing the successes of signing huge deals in their home offices, rather than spending a full day traveling to a 30-minute meeting. . For most freight brokers there is a simple solution to create studio lighting at home. How SONAR aids those seeking how to be a successful freight broker.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2016

Customers have the option to have products shipped to home or the store, and this eliminates any confusion about how much space is needed within each store. Shipping and logistics providers are carving their paths for how to be successful, and many lessons are being learned along the way.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Getting through to the shipping, logistics or transportation department is straight to the point. For companies that have a dedicated transportation department it’s safe to assume it is where the inbound and outbound freight is controlled. Nothing annoys a salesperson like complaints from customers about late or damaged deliveries.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The second of those interviews homed in on health supply chains, particularly those serving third world and developing countries. Rob: So Deborah, tell us about your work with the Gates Foundation, particularly in health supply chains. The first issue, which is the real bummer, is that we have very little information about demand.

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TransAudit

MARCH 15, 2023

Recently, the American Trucking Association reported that there were about 3.5 That’s a large number, but it’s still not quite enough to meet demand. In 2022, the industry was short about 78,000 truck drivers. Sometimes, it means that truckers opt for a tradeoff that allows them to be home more.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Updated 12/26/2023 The market today offers numerous transportation options to shippers of all scales. Still, many reliable and affordable shipping platforms can handle your delivery and help you find the cheapest shipping options for large items, all according to your transportation needs. How to ship large items across the country?

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Locus

MAY 10, 2023

Meet Sarah , a hardworking professional who returns home after a long day at work to an empty fridge. What is on-demand delivery all about? The delivery provider or driver then transports the goods or provides the service to the customer’s location. But fear not!

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Inquiring about their needs and what you can provide isn’t a sales call. Most freight brokerages are sitting on a mountain of freight broker leads in their customer relationship management (CRM) or transportation management systems (TMS). How SONAR aids those seeking how to be a successful freight broker. 5: Social media.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

are working for WFP Ethiopia from 5,000 kilometres away in their home country, Nepal. Curious to know how they’re adapting, we asked them a few questions about how they are getting on working from home. Kamal at home/work. What’s good about working remotely? What’s good about being back in Nepal?

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

Already stressed relationships with international suppliers, overburdened transport systems, a lack of end-to-end supply chain visibility, and outdated processes for monitoring and responding to demand, collapsed in February 2020. Suddenly, overnight the how and where of manufacturing and distribution changed.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 1, 2023

At its annual Investment Community Meeting in April in Tampa, Florida, Walmart’s management team took the opportunity to lay out an ambitious transformation of its supply chain. So we built another fulfillment network and partnered with carriers to move products from [fulfillment centers] to customers’ homes. Walmart U.S.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 27, 2021

A lot of uncertainty remains about Canada’s new requirement for truck drivers to use an electronic logging device (ELD). Here are answers to the questions you might have about the impact of the Canada ELD mandate, how to prepare, and the benefits of capturing more electronic data about your freight.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Flatbed shipping is often the transportation choice for cargo that doesn’t need the enclosure of a dry van. Looking for all you need to know about Over-Dimensional Shipping? When it comes to flatbed hauling, there is nothing too big to transport! How to Prepare for Peak Flatbed Season. WHAT IS A FLATBED TRAILER?

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

How to move cross-country? If you have many essential items and constantly worry about shipping your items to your new location, here is a guide on moving cross-country properly. Check all the items in your home and define the ones that are still useful and in good condition, as well as the stuff you don’t need.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

We’re here to address this issue and provide you with some tips on how to protect your mental health. Before we dive into tips, you first need to understand what mental health is and how it affects truck drivers specifically. According to Transport Topics , suicide is among the top ten leading causes of death for adults in the U.S.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

Managing transportation costs is a top challenge for shippers, while another challenge that goes in hand is sourcing consistent and reliable capacity. HOW TO TRACK RATES IN THE SPOT MARKET? HOW CONTRACT AGREEMENTS ARE SET WHO IS THE SPOT MARKET BEST FOR? HOW TO TRACK RATES IN THE SPOT MARKET? Which one is best?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 22, 2018

Understanding customer expectations is a priority for businesses in all verticals and meeting (or, ideally, exceeding) those expectations is crucial to winning customer loyalty. No Such Thing as Free Delivery: How to Differentiate? Free delivery typically means Ground transport with an expected transit period of 5 -10 business days.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

Our eGuide, Supply chain and logistics management trends for 2023 , looks at potential issues facing supply chain managers this year and how to respond. In this blog, we focus on how supply chain and inventory management professionals can mitigate the impact of high inflation and interest rates. More expensive borrowing. Demand falls.

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FW Logsitcs

JANUARY 2, 2023

Are you seeking more information about warehouse management systems? See how FW Logistics operates our food-grade warehouse facilities. Not only should food packaging meet specific criteria to guarantee safety and good quality, but stores and other retailers want their produce to look as appealing as possible. Contact us today.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 11, 2015

These are our top digital tools that make life easier for logistics professionals, from sales teams, operations teams and transportation managers to just about any freight professional. Information is power…but despite best efforts, it’s hard to get in-depth professional news about the freight industry.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2015

Editor’s Note: As an older Millennial who landed in Transportation Management & Logistics marketing, our target audience are manufacturers who ship freight. So, about 2+ years ago I made the choice to write about things our target audience cares about. America is a great country. It’s confusing at times.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2018

is about bringing the entire enterprise together, not just enabling support within legacy systems for an omnichannel approach. How to Embrace Omnichannel 2.0 and many companies have fallen into a high-cost model of trying to meet omnichannel standards with legacy systems. and How Is It Different?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2017

However, growing demand for an omnichannel shopping experience, reflecting a seamless integration across multiple shopping channels, will require shippers rethink traditional last mile delivery logistics and understand how to address its complex pain points. Why Last Mile Delivery Logistics Are Critical to Omnichannel Supply Chains.

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PINC

MARCH 30, 2020

That’s when Hau Lee of Stanford University told a story about Volvo to illustrate the bullwhip effect’s impact on the supply chain. These companies work together when meeting consumer demand for a product; supply chains allow companies to focus on their specific processes to maintain maximum probability. Building Bridges with Partners.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 2, 2023

So get set; we’re about to discover the wonder of Section 321 and go over the great ways this ecommerce order fulfillment service can benefit your brand. Specifically: +25% savings on apparel +20% savings on home goods +20% savings on electronics +20% savings on luggage Who Qualifies for Section 321? What is Section 321?

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World Food Programme Logistics

JULY 9, 2019

They’d talk about growing old together, and the songs they’d teach their grandchildren. The family soon had to find ways to make ends meet. Weeks and months drifted by as more and more violence wracked their home city and more and more Aleppines followed suit, becoming refugees in Lebanon. Read more about WFP’s work in Lebanon.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

The prefab home industry is witnessing a remarkable surge, driven by the appeal of faster construction times and cost efficiency. At the heart of this growing trend lies a critical challenge: efficiently shipping prefab home materials across the nation. And with prefab homes, timing is everything.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

How to develop your own in-house forklift training program. How to Start Developing Your Own Forklift Safety Training Program. How to calculate forklift capacities. How to load, transport, and unload materials safely. How to perform forklift inspections before operating. Let’s dive in. Table of Contents.

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Women in Trucking

OCTOBER 21, 2019

They are here to help you learn how to drive a tractor-trailer. They state that PTDI certified programs meet a higher standard, operate ethically and professionally and perform better. Not to mention, the reason that you are attending truck driving school is to get a job when you are done training in the transportation industry.

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EazyStock

MARCH 23, 2020

There are also the effects of people staying at home, where office supplies, entertainment and home gym equipment are all industries seeing a big spike in demand at present. What about big changes in sales? How about supply chain disruptions due to closed borders, closed factories and transportation disturbances?

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