Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

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. I believe we are on the doorstep of a tentative agreement,” Gene Seroka, executive director for the Port of LA, said during a webinar on Thursday.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 2, 2015

When you unpack received goods, add the packing materials such as peanuts or bubble wrap to your stash for shipping products. Unless your product is a consumer or fashion item where image is paramount, you can even re-use packing boxes if you are careful to remove labels. Education and Alignment.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2018

The reason a roadway packed with completely self-driving trucks isn’t on the horizon for several more years can be linked back to the concerns both lawmakers and everyday drivers have about the prospect.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Carrying de-icer or a windscreen scraper is a must for any truck driver during the colder months – as is packing a warm blanket and extra clothes … you never know how long you might get stuck for ! . Moreover, you should always carry extra fuel.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2015

With new technology in place, such as a transportation management system integrated into a warehouse management system, management of the procurement, storage, packing and delivery process is a collaborative effort between all parties integrated into the system. Communication Across All Aspects of Transportation is the Key to Success.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2016

In fact, up to 56 percent of all workers in packing and filling positions are female. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2017

Then, your order fulfillment solution will pack all the products and ship them to your buyer. It can be hard to run a warehouse — you need true professionals if you want your goods to be packed and shipped properly. The downside is that they come with picking, packing, and storage fees that can hurt if you already run thin margins.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2015

If your needs do not exceed LTL ( less than truckload shipment), consider a freight consolidation service or various shipping strategies. Proper packing on your side is also a must – if there is a need for the carrier to do additional repackaging, chances are the price will go up.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2016

With increasing order volumes, numerous products to navigate, highly personalized order packing and faster shipping requirements, robotics solutions will help you effectively respond to volume growth and perform more tasks with less labor and at a lower cost. Investing in warehouse robotics technology will highly benefit you.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2015

Therefore, you need to find a way to pack the maximum weight into the minimum volume possible to keep your costs down. Pack as tightly as you can without making room for empty space. Use packing materials that do not expand or bulge. How DIM pricing is Calculated.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 22, 2017

In other words, improper packaging, labeling or packing of a shipment could be cited under this defense to defer the liability of damage that occurred. This defense might not seem justified, but if a carrier can prove a shipper’s negligence contributed to damage during transit, the carrier is not responsible for freight claims.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2015

There is no better time to break out of the pack and take a new stance. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2018

In addition, shippers can use the calculated handling cost to determine the shipping costs ratio to overall sales with the following formula: Handling Cost / Total Sales Cost It is important to consider the other costs that affect total sales costs, including sales representatives, packing supplies, and inventory carrying costs.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 20, 2015

Packing phase. With more and more shippers looking at LTL solutions in terms of shipping in order to cut down their costs, you would do well to know how this process works and how proper packing can allow you to avoid costly and time consuming freight claims. Quality assurance. Let us know in the comments section below!

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The decision by Amazon will result in increased development of robots for use in logistics and other functions in warehouses such as packing and picking. Creating in-house last-mile strategies increases risk, so more companies will begin outsourcing last-mile delivery service in favor of meeting consumer demands.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

This requires an understanding of where trucks are located, when they will arrive at distribution centers, delivery sites, and transfer terminals, and how the shipment needs to be packed. Furthermore, planning out LTL shipments allows shippers to reduce their costs of intermodal shipping processes.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

China has been the fastest-growing market in the last decade and it continues to lead the pack. Markets clearly change, and as a leader, we must have flexibility to even change our own strategies to meet the demands of customers. Markets, Markets, Everywhere …… But Where do you Focus? .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2015

A strong acceptable use policy for employees can also contribute to a successful enterprise mobility strategy. High-tech hardware manufacturers are a case in point, as are many distributors whose business models are shifting to value-added services over pick, pack and ship operations.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The business was a small operation in the beginning with my father and three other employees helping pack and ship zippers to customers in Los Angeles. He was given the opportunity to buy a small zipper company from a family friend and decided that he would take the leap of faith to run his own business. Let us know in the comments below!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2015

While this is category is in the middle of the pack as far as number of companies working on innovations are concerned (there are about 40), it’s really the backbone of the industry. IoT platforms are an important part of all this; they’re the protocols through which different devices can communicate and sync.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2016

As a result, shippers have an incentive to make the product shipment as tightly packed as possible. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 11, 2016

Aging Workforce - The second most prevalent driving force behind the increased use of warehouse robots, loading, unloading, and delivery revolves around the number of workers within the packing and shipping industry. Millennials are part of this trend.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Products are taken from an arriving truck and packed in a truck bound for a store without lengthy storage in the warehouse, said inventory management software company TradeGecko. The retailer also instituted cross-docking at its warehouses, a method that moves inventory directly from arriving or departing trucks.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Using alphanumeric logic can help you optimize simple picking strategies without having to implement a full-blown warehouse solution or warehouse mapping solution. When printing your packing slips, simply sort by bin location. To learn more about how you can modernize and improve your warehouse operations, check out this webinar.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Build Touch-Plan Strategies For Different Order Types. These facts imply a touch-point strategy should be in place for different types of orders placed, including e-commerce orders. Consequently, warehouses must create a strategy for picking different types of orders faster, such as zone pick-and-pass or multi-order pick to tote.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2017

It gives them the ability to pack options they like and eat healthier, while saving time. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2015

At Cerasis we’re preparing our clients now for ways to deal with the impacts of this new pricing strategy in 2015 as our newest transportation management system, which we call the Cerasis Rater, release will now support DIM pricing in LTL. Try using lightweight but strong packing materials that do not bulge or expand.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2018

Register For The Webinar. Unexpected dimensional weight fees : Implement cartonization technology to substantially reduce the fees carriers are using to punish shippers making poor packing decisions. Modeling : Simulate “What if” cost savings and validate transportation strategies and cost impacts.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

The war continues to induce a welter of problems that are adding up to a nightmare scenario for global business, and many companies must look expeditiously to mitigation strategies. The anti-COVID measures increased demand for ecommerce, but they also triggered a seismic shift in supply chain strategy. Yes, it’s a Strategy.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 11, 2018

Mobile Cart Technology Facilitates Increased Receiving, Packing and Put-Away Efficiency. Poor accuracy and efficiency in receiving, packing, and storing new inventory can have disastrous effects on downstream processes, leading to lost inventory and order picking errors that waste time and crush your profit margins.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 8, 2012

A very packed day today and lots of running around from one room to another along with last minute rush on our booth made me lose my notepad on which I had my notes from general session in the morning. A very brief meeting with him as Expo Theater was closing and we agreed to do a joint webinar along with him. Categories.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2018

Although we’ve become accustomed to long international flights, jam-packed public transportation and diesel trucks that only get 20 mpg, the future of transportation promises to change all of that and much more — and it’s closer than many people realize. Although travelers in the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2015

By incorporating mobile apps into the MOM strategy. Consumer tablets and devices pack a lot of power into a small mobile package – and are easily protected with heavy duty cases and screen guards. Let us know in the comments section below!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2014

You can benefit from automated packing and shipping processes, such as the use of a transportation management system , for a more efficient outcome and flow around the warehouse on the outbound side of getting out product to your customer. Make Warehouse Process as Simple, Efficient, and Technologically Driven as Possible.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 19, 2018

Full truckload comes with a few challenges, including the need to better pack merchandise, accept rigid delivery and shipping schedules, problems procuring full truckload availability and higher-than-other-mode rates. Full truckload shipments are often subject to faster transit times, fewer risks, and better shipping rates.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

If Amazon can shrink the time it takes to sort and pack goods at its roughly 80 U.S. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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