Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Walmart fines suppliers whose goods arrive late or who have not shipped everything that they committed to ship. If a company short ships TVs, they are fined more than if they short ship soup, for example. That data then gets put into an advanced ship notice for the retailer.

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CHAINalytics

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Yes, toilet paper stockouts are inconvenient, but being unable to ship due to a packaging shortage can ruin your business. But how exactly does packaging make your supply chain … The post Can Packaging Contribute to Supply Chain Resilience? appeared first on Chainalytics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery. There is a long way to go, particularly for brands whose products are shipped thousands of miles to reach overseas customers, requiring air freight transportation to keep within acceptable delivery times. How can it be done?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

Carton and Packing Optimization Carton optimization is a critical aspect of warehouse management, as it directly impacts shipping costs, storage space, and overall efficiency. By collaborating closely with suppliers and carriers, managers can establish uniform carton dimensions that minimize the need for excessive packaging materials.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. This comes in the form of eliminating unnecessary packaging materials and doing a better job of recycling.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The post [WHITE PAPER] Multimodal Shipping – Fact vs Fiction appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. The global supply chain undergoes a marked shift in standards and expectations for efficiency in the wake of the pandemic. And no supply chain, not even the U.S. Department of Defense, is immune to the effects.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2024

Amazon in the news: Amazon’s Prime orders are getting delivered faster and faster Hawaiian Airlines slowly adds freighters for Amazon business Walmart in-store AI is giving employees advice on how to sell products USPS delivery unit proposal sparks service, cost concerns for shipping partners White House earmarks $1.5B

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

I must admit, new ideas on how to package anything more efficiently (and better yet, sustainably) is like catnip to me, a self-proclaimed tree-hugging logistics nerd. In this particular video, the company offers a seemingly simple but sturdy method to ship a suit jacket wrinkle-free! million).

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

billion mailpieces and packages during the holiday season. billion packages more than UPS and FedEx. All companies and agencies above are heavily investing in technology and tools to deliver packages faster and more efficiently. In 2022, the Postal Service processed more than 11.7 In 2023, Amazon delivered around 5.9

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

These workers will be used to store, pack, and ship items from its warehouses. The company is filling full- and part-time seasonal positions, primarily package handlers, drivers, driver helpers, and personal vehicle drivers. It wouldn’t be the holiday season if people didn’t stress out about holiday shipping deadlines.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2024

She discusses her company’s innovative and sustainable cold chain packaging solutions that maintain frozen or refrigerated temperatures for up to nine days, allowing for more efficient and environmentally friendly shipping. Visit Candor at www.candorexp.com.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

That time of year when the industry ships a higher volume of desirable, in-demand goods. It’s also the time of year when we face immense pressure to deliver more packages, faster than. Cargo thieves love the holidays. Appliances and furniture, food and beverages, and electronics are hot commodities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

the daily delivery of packages to our homes). FedEx founder and chairman Fred Smith, famously said “Information about the package is as important as the package itself.”. From that perspective some changes have been clearly positive (e.g. fewer commuting miles driven), some largely neutral (e.g.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

Using this logic, a grocery retailer’s forecast could project demand for 3-5 months (typical), while a consumer-packaged goods (CPG) company’s forecast could be 12-18 months, and a pharmaceutical company’s forecast could be 4-5 years. In a ship-from model, the locations are supply-centric by design.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

This shift, which relies on the de minimis US customs regulation that waives direct to consumer packages worth under $800 dollars, is pushing air cargo rates up, and has significant implications for capacity, and regulatory landscapes. e-commerce customers’ love for free shipping. Utilizing the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

It is the company’s largest plastic packaging reduction effort in North America to date and will remove almost 15 billion plastic air pillows from use annually. This certainly sounds like a lofty goal. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Tomé, the chief executive officer at UPS, in the release.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

Empty shipping containers stack up at US port depots. UPS plans to implement its smart package initiative at 100 facilities in 2022, which will involve using RFID tags on packages to speed up throughput. The initiative will eliminate 20 million manual scans daily for UPS employees loading its package cars.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2021

China-US container shipping rates sail past $20,000 to record. Earlier this week, the USPS announced that it plans to charge more for packages shipped during the holidays, including those sent by individuals, to offset the rising cost of deliveries at the busiest time of the year. USPS proposes holiday surcharges.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Why Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategies Are Winning in 2022 by Lindsay Schuemann , Marketing Manager at Enveyo Two years. They’re shipping companies. The e-commerce shipping landscape looks quite a bit different from what it did just two years ago. And they’ll make buying decisions based on their shipping experience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

They can deliver lightweight, time-sensitive packages, such as medical supplies and consumer items, with direct access to delivery locations. Payload Limitations: Drones have low payload capacities, restricting them to lightweight packages, while autonomous vehicles can transport larger loads.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

They have assembled a set of hardware and software solutions to enable huge surges in shipping. This is an interesting retail niche, but it comes with a supply chain that has huge surges in shipping. And the goods all ship within five to fifteen days depending on the sale event. “We Mr. Van Erlach explained.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint by taking a deeper look at their supply chain, including product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. Companies can accurately calculate shipping level emissions and compare them across specific time intervals.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Breaking it down, the three sources of the price increase appear to be 1) labor costs, 2) transportation (shipping) fees, and 3) member benefits – aka, content. Shipping and Transportation Costs. Consumer Spend on Subscriptions: A Pivot From Streaming to Shipping. Well, that is indeed one way to attract talent!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2022

Well, the Environmental Protection Agency states that this species “ was introduced into the United States in the mid-1990s, possibly stowing away in a shipping container.” Prior to this insight I thought there was no downside to the benefits brought to shipping from the standardized shipping container. Alphabet Inc.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

American Eagle, Walmart invest in direct shipping to avoid congestion. US ports see shipping logjams extending through mid-2022. Wegmans launches sustainable egg packaging chain-wide. Now, however, Amazon is shipping cargo for outside customers in its latest move to compete with FedEx and UPS.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2020

Prior to founding Fulfyld, AJ held business development and leadership positions in the manufacturing, technology, packaging, and consulting industries. Fulfyld integrates directly with e-commerce marketplaces and shopping carts to simplify your shipping process. Fulfyld ships same-day, every day, for one flat-rate.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

UPS UPS will hire more than 100,000 seasonal employees to serve the 2023 holiday rush, including seasonal delivery drivers, commercial driver’s license (CDL) drivers, and package handlers, the company said. Finally, it wouldn’t be the holiday season if people didn’t stress out about holiday shipping deadlines.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The company is boasting its quickest delivery time yet, saying that packages are being prepared for dispatch within 11 minutes of an order placement at same-day facilities. This allows faster delivery, as delivery stations go from handling 60,000 packages a day to over 110,000 during the holiday season. billion packages in the U.S.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

This new infrastructure will allow the retailer to expand ecommerce assortment while reducing both shipping time and cost. The store omnichannel services include pickup at store, ship from store, and digital pharmacy fulfillment options. The packaging algorithms do not work if this data is not up to date.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Another crucial focus area is sustainable packaging. Innovations in biodegradable and reusable materials, coupled with lightweight designs that reduce shipping weight, are helping companies minimize waste and lower emissions. The Interconnected Nature of Sustainability The three pillars of sustainability are interrelated.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In a final piece of holiday news, USPS has said will not levy an extra delivery surcharge during the winter peak season, saying the decision makes USPS “the most affordable way to mail and ship this holiday season.” Amazon Renewed, which repairs and refurbishes products returned for resale.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Finally, a real focus on cubing – not shipping lots of extra air and packaging – is all focused around sustainability. From the TMS side, the biggest trend is to focus on being as efficient as possible when it comes to shipping. This means not shipping air or having excess room in boxes and pallets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

ABB has opened a new facility in Alpharetta, Georgia, to serve as the company’s dedicated center for robotic automation in the logistics and packaging industries. It came as large and small businesses were working on contingency plans in the event of a strike, which would have spiked shipping prices and scrambled supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

Although CMA CGM is best known for being a large container shipping company, it is also the parent of CEVA Logistics. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article on the increasing use of machinery to create made-to-fit boxes for more efficient fulfillment shipping. The machines then label and seal the packages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

While a consumer may be pleased with seeing a package sitting on the front doorstep when returning home, it is at an added risk. The package could be stolen, or the package’s contents could perish. In shipping, this translates to taking every precaution necessary and delivering exactly to a consumer’s specifications.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2024

Pack Optimization —Companies often use an excessive amount of packaging to ship items to customers. The extra boxes, bubble wrap, tissue paper, and other packaging materials have a negative impact on the environment and increases shipping costs. Pack optimization works to fill shipping containers efficiently.

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