Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

And over the last month+ of the year, that equates to over 3 billion packages in the US alone. ARC Advisory Group, the company that I work for, releases a number of market studies on a number of technologies. These studies utilize a comprehensive bottom-up process for evaluating markets.

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Transportation Case Study. Specialty packaged food company leverages load matching app to meet 100% volume growth during the pandemic—and saves thousands in the process.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 20, 2020

AMP, Belgium’s largest media distributor, was looking for an efficient and reusable packaging solution for the distribution of magazines and newspapers. AMP decided to contact DW Reusables, formally DS Smith Injection Moulded Products, to design & develop a reusable box that would meet specific requirements. The Challenge.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

Berry’s range of high-performance pallet protection solutions, comprising its technically advanced stretch hoods and stretchwrap films, is suitable for an assortment of products and end-markets including logistics, construction materials, chemicals, and food and beverage. Importantly, the films are recyclable at their end of life.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

Shipping Hazardous Materials Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 22, 2023 Shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT) requires adherence to specific rules and regulations, along with the implementation of safety precautions.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2018

In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The logistics industry constantly evolves to meet the ever-changing demands of today’s global economy. With the hurdles of 2022 behind us, here are logistics trends 2023 you can expect in the coming year. Automation and AI for Flexible Logistics Strategies. Environmental Regulations. Rising diesel prices.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The packaging and pallet sector is battling major ongoing pressure as the result of Covid, Brexit and other factors, according to the Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON). The latest study showed a 1.5% After this incredibly difficult time this is a really positive outcome.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Nashville, TN — In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at www.3PLStudy.com

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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. Turning challenges into opportunities.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The Ferretto Group is to supply what it says is the first automatic storage system in the paper and packaging sector in Russia. The post Ferretto to Supply Russia’s First Auto Storage in Packaging Sector appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. The automatic storage system will be completed by the end of 2021.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Logistics providers have discovered that sustainability in the supply chain delivers a good ROI. Retailers such as Walmart have rigorous standards and will only purchase from suppliers who meet these standards. This is where it gets tricky, according to Yossi Sheffi, director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Helly Hansen thus benefits from a modern fleet which meets its requirements and provides an optimum logistics framework for the coming years. Helly Hansen ships around 320,000 packages and 17,000 pallets to customers throughout Europe and Russia from its EDC every year. “We were bursting at the seams at our old location.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 14, 2017

When you spend your workday thinking and writing about logistics, you can’t help but see it in your everyday life too. Amazon: Two Extremes of Packaging. My wife walked into the study with a large box from Amazon. Hey, Mr. Logistics Expert,” she says to me, “why does Amazon do this? pic.twitter.com/DXexFsj0pp.

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Logistics in War

MAY 23, 2020

In his seminal work, Logistics in the National Defense , Henry Eccles writes: “Logistics is the bridge between our national economy and the actual operations of our combat forces in the field.” That end of our logistic bridge needs to start transforming. By Peter Layton. The Australian national support base is changing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2022

With 1,350 employees across eight locations on three continents, Utz says it is the global market leader for returnable packaging. With our clients seeking packaging solutions customised to their unique needs, the expertise and experience of our staff are highly valued.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Timing is critical, as produce must be harvested, cooled, and packaged for transit at peak quality to ensure the best possible flavor, nutritional content, and appearance for the end consumer. Sorting, Packaging, and Cooling: Immediately after harvesting, the time sensitive journey to final consumer becomes a race against the clock.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2019

One of the most crucial ingredients in the materials handling industry is the safe transportation of packaged goods from origin to destination. Logistics operators in a wide variety of industries need to be confident that their products arrive in the best condition possible to minimise delays and ensure customer satisfaction.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 11, 2018

Up to 30,000 packages are handled on a daily basis. The sortation system is at the heart of the logistics centre: it handles the sortation demands reliably and responds quickly during peak times. Logistics and parcel services must be able to react accordingly to those demands, because the competition is fierce.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 9, 2023

The Supply Chain of Mother's Day Flowers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 9, 2023 Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate and honor mothers around the world. What hurdles do retailers face during Mother’s Day?

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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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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

How supply chain and logistics are providing competitive differentiation points for retailers as they look for new ways to stand out in the marketplace. As part of that mission, stores are using flexible logistics and transportation approaches that lead to more streamlined, efficient supply chains.

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Locus

MARCH 6, 2023

This includes the arduous task of manually sorting packages by size and address, as well as inefficient routing that results in delayed deliveries. Overcoming these challenges requires a comprehensive approach that includes improved logistics technology, optimized routing, and enhanced visibility throughout the supply chain.

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FW Logsitcs

MAY 13, 2024

But managing eCommerce shipping in-house can be a logistical nightmare for high-growth brands. Businesses need to deliver orders quickly to meet customer expectations. Studies show that a significant portion of online shoppers abandon carts due to slow or expensive shipping options.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Components and Types of AGVs AGV Navigation Technology Choosing the Right AGV Solution for Your Needs Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Workplace Real-World Applications and Case Studies Overcoming Challenges with AGVs Conclusion Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV?

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Components and Types of AGVs AGV Navigation Technology Choosing the Right AGV Solution for Your Needs Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Workplace Real-World Applications and Case Studies Overcoming Challenges with AGVs Conclusion Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV?

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Carbon-neutral shipping encompasses various aspects, from the packaging of orders/goods to their delivery to the end customer. But brands must understand that customers are discerning and are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact of logistics. All of which makes carbon-neutral shipping all the more important.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

“All great enterprises are about logistics. Not genius or inspiration or flights of imagination, skill or cunning, but logistics.” — Tom McCarthy. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. A decade back these developments in logistics might have seemed impossible.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recently, a Grand View Research study shows that the cold chain market was estimated at USD 233.2 Part of their plan includes using reusable cold chain packaging. In addition, Amazon is working on insulation packaging to reduce material waste and replace 735,000 pounds of plastic film, 3.15 billion in 2022.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 22, 2022

A successful business is unlikely without studying your audience. When demand forecasting steps into the game, it allows retailers to meet their customers’ needs. Why use demand forecasting in logistics? So, what are the most significant advantages of demand forecasting in logistics? Stock issues avoidance.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

When you order a package from Amazon, you get to-the-minute updates, and a photo of the delivery as soon as it happens. According to a 2016 PWC report on the future of the logistics industry, “like individual consumers, industrial customers now expect to get shipments faster, more flexible, and with more transparency at a lower price.”

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. With more than 75% of semiconductor chips imported from overseas, according to recent reports by the Semiconductor Industry Association, logistics plays a significant role in the chip shortage. Will Passage of the CHIPS Act Resolve Supply Chain Issues? Whitepaper.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Today, around 85 percent of its washing machines – its best-selling line of products – are completely made by Brandt, including all the component parts and packaging. The post Case Study: Demand Management Efficiency for Brandt Group appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Below, we’ll take a closer look at how forward-thinking companies depend on robots in logistics to facilitate needs in the food processing sector. Although humans are part of the operational flow within the warehouse, robots in logistics do most of the difficult tasks, including replenishing the shelves with products. Case in point?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 11, 2023

During the international annual meeting of all European EPAL members, Pallet Control Tower b.v. The physical ‘swapping’ of pallets is becoming increasingly difficult due to the increasingly complex international logistics chains. Something that Buck Consultants International also observed in an earlier study.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2018

When sheets, or machined floorboards, of laminate are complete, they are batched and packaged on the production line, ready for onward distribution. He continues “The end location for the packaged laminate will tend to be either a warehouse or a DIY store. Palletised handling. Getting to grips with fibre board. Tough electrics.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Naturally, the costs of meeting such expectations, especially on the delivery front are also increasing. The biggest challenge that logistics providers face is rising last-mile carrier delivery costs. Retailers and logistics providers should not shift the burden of costs on the consumers as it makes them unhappy and leads to churn.

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