Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 29, 2020

Penske Logistics senior vice president of global sales Joe Carlier will join a panel of experts in a May 21 webinar hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) on the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study. Please note: The study is forward looking and was published in September 2019.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Over the years, Amazon’s strategy to tackle counterfeit goods focused on providing data to law enforcement and taking aggressive enforcement actions against counterfeit sellers. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

Proctor & Gamble In 2021, 73% of Proctor & Gamble ‘s consumer packaging was recyclable or reusable. This is a continued effort to work towards 100% recyclable or reusable consumer packaging. Currently at 90%, their goal is to make 100% of packaging recyclable globally by 2025. By 2025, their goal is to be at 100%.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

What do shipper’s look for in a logistics partner? But beyond that, shippers today also expect their logistics partners to provide them with technology solutions, timely and accurate data, and business intelligence and analytics capabilities. How are logistics service providers responding? Creating HNRY Logistics.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 21, 2020

Companies like WholeFoods and Amazon are changing up their logistics goals in a big way, something that is likely to ripple through other similar industries. Amazon Tips its Hand to Logistics. So what happens when the e-commerce giant turns its eye towards logistics? Amazon Logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Excessive costs can hide anywhere in your company’s service provision or supply chain functions, including manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and customer service. We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy. Do You Lack Confidence in Your Pricing Strategies? Are You Missing Opportunities in Pricing Strategy?

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FW Logsitcs

MAY 13, 2024

But managing eCommerce shipping in-house can be a logistical nightmare for high-growth brands. Studies show that a significant portion of online shoppers abandon carts due to slow or expensive shipping options. In today’s fast-paced world, customers expect lightning-fast delivery. Explore a 3PL solution from FW Warehousing.

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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 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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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Growers, shippers, and retailers with advanced supply chain strategies are earning consumer loyalty, thanks in part to the supply chain professionals who plan, execute, and adapt to the challenges posed by fresh produce. Packaging plays a significant role in preserving freshness and preventing damage during transportation.

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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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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Logistics providers have discovered that sustainability in the supply chain delivers a good ROI. This is where it gets tricky, according to Yossi Sheffi, director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. This solution has not been overlooked by logistics companies. Reducing energy costs often reduces GHG emission.

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Bringg

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Last week, Dotcom Distribution launched their annual eCommerce study. The report suggests that customer priorities are shifting, moving away from things such as the use of gift-like packaging or prioritizing fast deliveries over product quality. Download: Dotcom Distribution 2018 eCommerce Study.

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Globalior

APRIL 18, 2021

As with any other industry, it is important to keep staff motivated in supply chain and logistics. Can I measure the employee engagement rate in logistics? The above can be measured using time studies. How to motivate logistics staff? An economic incentive could be one of the pillars of your employee management strategy.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

What is inbound logistics? See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. What is inbound logistics? 3PL inbound logistics services. Just in time (JIT) delivery.

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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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Ship Monk

AUGUST 11, 2022

If you can believe it, an eCommerce package follows a similar arc, where the final moments of its journey have the power to make all the difference. In the logistics biz, we call that “last-mile delivery,” and it can pretty much dictate the success of your online store. In a 2018 study , 61% of U.S. Defining Last-Mile Delivery.

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Locus

MARCH 6, 2023

Tirtakencana Tatawarna (Avian Brands), who shared insights on the significance of supply chain, Tirtakencana’s optimization strategy, and how Locus assisted in the process. This includes the arduous task of manually sorting packages by size and address, as well as inefficient routing that results in delayed deliveries.

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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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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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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Sitma, a specialist in designing and producing solutions for automation in the logistics industry, has been chosen as a case study for the book Essentials of Modern Marketing by Philip Kotler together with Weevo, which looked at more than 30 examples of outstanding Italian companies in different fields of production. People and ideas.

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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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Kanban Logistics

JULY 23, 2020

Walk into the manufacturing sites of many large companies and you’ll observe a finely tuned inbound logistics operation, with parts and raw materials arriving at the factory for that day’s production requirements. Here are some of the ways that 3PLs can help smaller plants take advantage of logistics services in the manufacturing industry.

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Ottawa Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

It’s doubtful that you have time to haul all those goodies to the local post office, so here are the steps for a logistics partner to successfully deliver on your promises. Hiring a 3PL, or third party logistics partner is a sound business decision. An effective campaign should include logistics, shipping, and order fulfillment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

A Statista study found that in 2020, the furniture and appliance e-commerce global market volume was $383.2B. Larger types of retail goods such as furniture and appliances, also known as oversized, are more challenging to ship than small packages. Waiting an extra week to complete a furniture set may be inconvenient for consumers.

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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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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

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Innovation holds the key to reducing emissions and creating a greener and more sustainable trade and logistics industry in Europe, according to global end-to-end logistics and smart trade enabler, DP World. The studied highlighted how trucks – operating off 4.5

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2019

We are witnessing one of the most interesting times in the development of logistics. Shippers and Carriers alike are working towards creating, innovating, and performing all out (and much needed) overhaul of the way we look at delivering packages. Localized Delivery Flexible Delivery Networks Seasonal Logistics Evolving Technology.

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Globalior

APRIL 20, 2021

Clearly define your logistics strategy. The logistics strategy must be well-defined and realistic. As a very basic step, you need to identify what kind of logistics volume your business needs to handle. As a very basic step, you need to identify what kind of logistics volume your business needs to handle.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

Since ShipMonk is a third-party logistics provider (3PL for short), we’re well situated to observe the ecommerce supply chain from end to end. Multichannel to Omnichannel You’ve heard us talk about a multichannel sales strategy before, and we’re happy to say that most of our ecommerce clients are already doing this.

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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. A zero carbon neutral strategy can’t be achieved overnight.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 20, 2023

Shipper's Guide to Planning Ahead Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 20, 2023 Data shows there is a consensus that revenue will increase and inventory levels will build. This is the cyclical market of supply chain transportation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 11, 2022

In fact, a study by the Harvard Business Review found that only 15% people are self-aware, even if 95% claim to be so. In this conversation with Joe Lynch, she talks more about self-awareness and why it is critically important in leadership, whether in the logistics space or elsewhere. I got strategies for it. Ann Holm is one.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Also, a 2017 study found that over 55% of Americans are loyal to brands with values that resonated with them. Quality: Studies have shown that customers are willing to pay more for quality products and customer service. Customers love transparency. million metric tons of CO2.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 22, 2022

A successful business is unlikely without studying your audience. Why use demand forecasting in logistics? When it comes to supply chain and logistics, analyzing customers’ preferences can set the tone for your transportation volumes and sales growth. Maybe, they value the high-quality product packaging?

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