The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Itamar Zur and Joe Lynch discuss reinventing ecommerce shipping. About Itamar Zur Itamar Zur founded Veho based on the belief that getting a package should be a pleasure. About Veho Veho ’s mission is to power the future of commerce by making shopping, shipping and returns work seamlessly for everyone.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2021

No carrier or mode has been excluded from the increased demand of e-commerce and a customer base that’s anxious for a return to normalcy, including the LTL transportation sector. Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing. State of the LTL Market. GlobalTranz?today.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 24, 2023

Mike Newman and Joe Lynch discuss sustainability and reusable packaging. About Mike Newman Mike Newman , the CEO of Returnity Innovations, is a recognized authority in the field of transformational logistics platforms, specializing in shifting from single-use to circularity through reusable packaging solutions for companies and organizations.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

In the age of e-commerce, maintaining the status quo will result in failure, disgruntled customers and added expenses, but shippers that leverage 3PL resources to apply transportation management best practices for e-commerce , as listed below, can navigate the issues that arise in e-commerce and achieve sustained profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Transportation execution allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. For pharmaceuticals, this is a critical component of transporting goods throughout the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2022

Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Transportation execution and visibility solutions can provide these efficiencies. This is placing a bigger emphasis on parcel shipping and driving significant growth. Return on Investment.

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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. When looking at energy transition in the supply chain, there are two big opportunities to look at: warehousing and transportation.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. Most often, last mile logistics involves the use of parcel or small package carriers to deliver products to consumers. Modern Shipping TMS Must Handle Last Mile Delivery Too. appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The path to perfect implementation of a new e-commerce shipping strategy is not always clear, and it comes with several challenges that can undermine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of e-commerce. Minimize product packaging costs and add-ons. Channel-specific processes. Delays in order fulfillment and delivery. Increased risk.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Unfortunately, shippers may overlook the biggest obstacle to omnichannel, developing effective e-commerce shipping practices. To avoid the retail apocalypse and achieve omnichannel success, shippers need to understand the challenges of e-commerce shipping, how it contributes to omnichannel success and a few tips to succeed in it.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2020

3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services with Jeremy Thone. Joe Lynch and Jeremy Thone discuss the 3PL basics: the 11 transportation services provided by 3rd party logistics providers. Jeremy Thone is the Marketing Director at 3PL Systems, which is a transportation management system software company based in Signal Hill, California.

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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. With the ability to carry larger payloads over extended distances, autonomous vehicles are better suited for transporting bulk goods between distribution centers and other logistics hubs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

the daily delivery of packages to our homes). Emerging technologies play a role in managing disruption and are driving change in the transportation and logistics industries. All of these come together in some way with autonomous transportation options. From that perspective some changes have been clearly positive (e.g.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2024

Nicole is the Founder and CEO of Candor Expedite , a transportation leader known for making its customers heroes by delivering creative, fast, effective, and sustainable solutions for time-sensitive and white glove shipments backed by a trusted carrier network.

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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. There is.read More.

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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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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

JANUARY 13, 2021

I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Transportation execution allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. For pharmaceuticals, this is a critical component of transporting goods throughout the supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 23, 2021

2] In an effort to reduce waste heading to landfills, product packaging, especially the use of plastics, has become a target. Earlier this month, “Maine Governor Janet Mills … signed the nation’s first extended producer responsibility, or EPR, law, effectively holding corporations accountable for the packaging waste they create.

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CHAINalytics

JUNE 7, 2022

Current ocean container shipping costs have turned some traditional packaging engineering considerations on their heads. Standard shipper sizes don’t allow for optimum container density, and shipping pallets may no longer make sense. As you no doubt have noticed, ocean container pricing has gone through the roof.

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Multichannel Merchant

APRIL 7, 2022

The call for sustainable shipping is getting real. The transportation sector is the largest U.S. Pressure is coming from all sides for companies to adopt more sustainable shipping practices. Here actions you can take now to improve your sustainable shipping. Work Toward a Sustainable Shipping Certification.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle. Marty Wadle and Joe Lynch discuss transportation vs logistics. Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

On today’s Podcast episode Cerasis welcomes Bob Malley, CEO of Pierbridge , a company offering enterprise shipping technology aiding logistics entities & shippers in managing parcel shipping more effectively to meet the challenges of omnichannel shipping. The Wonderful World of Managing Parcel Shipping Spend.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 17, 2024

Founded in 1992 in Baltimore, ICAT Logistics has expanded across the United States and Europe, specializing in handling unusual, high-value, and oversized freight that often falls outside the scope of standard containerized shipping. The most efficient modes of transport. Packaging bulky loads. The best routes.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In its official earnings release , Amazon Prime’s vice president Jamil Ghani cited “the continued expansion of Prime member benefits as well as the rise in wages and transportation costs” as the reason for the price increase. Shipping and Transportation Costs. Consumer Spend on Subscriptions: A Pivot From Streaming to Shipping.

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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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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

FedEx, UPS, and DHL all claim to have been the first to switch to DIM pricing in 2013, but all packages were swapped over into the DIM pricing model in 2015. In reality, the current rates and practices in determining the shipping cost for LTL carriers are unsustainable. The carrier does not control packaging; this shipper does.

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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

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Third, what are the big trends in warehouse and transportation management? 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. Order Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing collectively contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making these areas critical for meaningful change. Similarly, shifting freight from road to rail or waterways offers lower-emission alternatives for long-haul transport. Another crucial focus area is sustainable packaging.

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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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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 24, 2017

Pallets are simple in their construction — layered pieces of plywood or plastic designed to be loaded with anything and everything that needs to be shipped in bulk. Rather than moving individual boxes or packages, pallets allow products to be moved in bulk. More Complicated Than They Appear. The Critical Role That Pallets Play.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 The vehicle will make its inaugural trip from Indiana to California, where it will be featured at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. The machines then label and seal the packages.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is the Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics, a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is also a US Army veteran.

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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. Mid-mile and last mile transportation capabilities need to be improved. billion, 4.1%

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Trane Technologies uses the FourKites real-time transportation visibility and yard management solutions to help optimize logistics. The equipment they ship is often too large to go in one truck and needs to ship in multiple pieces. They have a returns supply chain, including returnable packaging; returns can be tricky.

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