Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2018

A National Retail Federation report found that 92% of companies surveyed had been a victim of organized retail crime in the past year. The report found that 92% of companies surveyed had been a victim of ORC in the past year and that 71% said ORC incidents were increasing. The number was down from 40% last year and 44% the year before.

Retail 81

Retail San Francisco Fort Worth Los Angeles 81

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Port of Los Angeles, which is vying with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to be the nation’s busiest facility, saw a 25.8% Amazon has started increasing the free shipping minimum to $35 for non-Prime members in some markets, according to notices on its website, as the company looks for more ways to cut costs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 255

Logistics Network Optimization Software Pricing Training Los Angeles Purchasing Training 255

Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As FreightWaves reports, “UPS has informed its managers not to schedule any paid time off during July and August in case parcels are required to be moved.”. To help shippers save on costs in an increasingly expensive reverse logistics marketplace, FedEx has announced plans to launch a consolidated returns service.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 52

Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published. Improved cargo capacity by innovative 40 foot container design (fold). New York only.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software San Francisco Predictive Analytics Software 120

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Costco has reintroduced purchase limits. Now, however, Amazon is shipping cargo for outside customers in its latest move to compete with FedEx and UPS. ” Costco members have been complaining on Twitter about product shortages and purchase limits for several weeks.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 38

Logistics Network Optimization Software Waste Reduction Logistics Price Reduction 38

Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2017

Descartes Reports Fiscal 2017 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. Those who become independent contractors sign lease-to-own deals to purchase their vehicles, often with those same companies. FMCSA confirms permanent ‘restart rollback’ based on study results (CCJ). January 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Long Beach Modeling Software 101

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Same-day delivery is at the top of shoppers’ wish lists this holiday season, as Target’s CEO Brian Cornell said more consumers are waiting until the last minute to make purchases. Enjoy the weekend, the holidays, and a relaxing new year.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 312

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics New Hampshire Price Reduction 312

Freightos

JUNE 6, 2016

Looking over the past year, only one third (36%) of FCL freight quotes are saved with a weight.This reporting percentage is consistent by company size as well – the combined percentage for top 20 global forwarders is about the same as for the mid-sized forwarders. But the range balloons out when comparing companies. Logistics Providers.

Freight 120

Freight Industrial Industry Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95 It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. XPO Logistics launched a Ship Net-Zero program, giving shippers the option to purchase carbon credits to offset emissions from shipments.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 198

Logistics Network Optimization Software New York City Logistics Inventory Reduction 198

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2023

Texas led the expansion of hiring, followed by North Carolina and New York. trade deficit narrowed sharply in June as businesses cut back on purchases of foreign-made capital goods, resulting in imports falling to the lowest level in more than 1-1/2 years. billion as previously reported. billion instead of $69.0

Logistics Network Optimization Software 197

Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Logistics 197

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2023

Businesses such as coffee shops, dry cleaners, and florists could bring in new income to their businesses by delivering packages for Amazon using existing staff and vehicles. In a later phase, deliveries are targeted to expand to large, dense cities including Seattle, New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and Hoboken New jersey.

Customer Service 218

Customer Service Logistics Network Optimization Software Los Angeles Procurement Analytics 218

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

s Wing subsidiary has developed a fleet of new drone prototypes designed to more efficiently deliver packages ranging from small pill bottles to items weighing as much as 7 pounds. According to The McCown Report, imports to the top 10 US ports rose 5.9 According to The McCown Report, imports to the top 10 US ports rose 5.9

Logistics Network Optimization Software 235

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Oakland Demand Planning Software 235

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2022

According to the annual consumer survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, approximately 76 percent of US adults are expected to celebrate Father’s Day. UPS said a trial run is focused on New York City and in several cities in Europe. And to celebrate, they will spend.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 225

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics South Korea Purchasing Skills 225

Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2021

Studies have shown that ridesharing services add to traffic congestion in cities and, increasingly, thanks to consumers using the digital path to purchase, delivery vehicles are creating all sorts of problems. Calvert reports some cities, like New York, are trying to encourage the use of cargo bikes.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies 100

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2024

Walmart in the news: Walmart launches pilot program for customers to recycle reusable shopping bags Walmart Canada says robots are coming to 2 Ontario warehouses, but jobs not at risk Amazon has become the largest private EV charging operator Biden calls for steep hike to tariff on Chinese steel S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 247

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Baltimore Canada 247