Ship Monk

APRIL 25, 2024

An item has been purchased online, your 3PL has processed the order and sent instructions to the appropriate fulfillment center, and following the picking, packing, and shipping, the package is now on the final phase of its route. This typically means the ecommerce order is on the ultimate truck that will deliver the package to your customer.

eCommerce 105

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Article Summary. Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Students can enrol in courses from anywhere in the world.

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Shipchain

APRIL 17, 2019

The most high-tech things it could do were make phone calls and send text messages, all hand-crafted in T9 of course. Fast forward fifteen years and now my cellphone also doubles as my HD camera, portable music device, library, fitness tracker, and of course, my means to call and text.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

So thats the route were taking in this article (no pun intended), we’ll be exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. Nevertheless, the process was all manual once those slips came off the printer.”

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Freightera

JANUARY 24, 2023

Follow these simple steps to make sure your cargo is safe during freight shipping If your business ships pallets regularly or occasionally, one or more of these questions has crossed your mind at some point: How do I ensure that my pallets are packaged safely for shipping? They’re the most common packaging type in freight shipping.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

To that end, we hope you will find the tips in this article helpful as you look to improve container utilisation in your supply chain. For example, you can look at: 1) Your products and the way you package them for shipping. Products and Packaging. Is Container Underutilisation That Much of a Problem?

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Ship Monk

JUNE 3, 2021

Of course, not all 3PLs are created equal. Our rebuttal, of course, is to hit you with even more 3PL perks. You’ll want a partner who can factor pricing needs along with other key considerations like delivery times and custom packaging. Don’t get us wrong — the DYI approach is an important cornerstone.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

Go with a More Sustainable Shipping Strategy Billions of packages are shipped just within the US every year. That includes using full pallet space, selecting the right size of packaging for orders, choosing the best option in terms of floor-loaded shipping vs. palletized shipping , knowing when to leverage freight shipping , etcetera.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

FedEx, UPS Want to Steer Santa’s Packages to the Local Drugstore (Bloomberg). Speaking of profitable delivery and creating delivery density, FedEx and UPS want more consumers to have their packages delivered to a local grocery store, pharmacy, or other neighborhood location instead of their houses.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 29, 2024

When something goes wrong with a shipment (a package or item within it is damaged, lost, or stolen), that’s like trusting someone to take you to the airport. That means providing multiple means of contacting customer service like online portals, apps, and instructions inserted within packages and sent via email. Of course it is, right?

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2020

This article by Morai Logistics covers 5 steps companies should be taking in order to make their reverse logistics process more successful. Make Sure Return Labels Come with the Packaging. In line with making returning easy, is the incredible value in ensuring return labels come with packaging. Figure out the why Behind Returns.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2018

All of the headlines leading up to Christmas were about how retailers and parcel carriers were struggling to keep up with the record amount of online orders and deliveries for the holidays (see WSJ article UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays and Reuters article Surging online orders slow Wal-Mart delivery network ).

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. Naturally, there is much more to return inventory management than we have space for in this article. So what can you do to ensure your inventory management meets the challenge of multichannel sales?

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Ship Monk

APRIL 30, 2024

Enter this article. How quickly do you need to restock, how should you split your inventory across multiple locations , and of course what kind of inventory ordering system best suits your brand? Where is the package? Inventory Management There are so many decisions to make when it comes to your ecommerce inventory.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

Depending on which article you’re reading, ecommerce brands should be prepared for return rates of anywhere from 16% to 30%. Of course, the opposite is also true — when handled poorly, returns can hurt your brand. ‘Tis the season for processing ecommerce returns. That’s a lot of merchandise flowing backwards up the supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 13, 2025

The main differences I’ve observed over the years include: Scale and Volume: While B2C typically handles individual packages, B2B often deals with pallets, containers, or entire truckloads. I’ve seen single B2B shipments that would fill thousands of B2C packages. Should B2B Freight Providers Offer B2C-Style Shipping Rates?

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Forto

JUNE 23, 2020

The abbreviation FBA stands for Fulfillment by Amazon, which means that the entire logistical processing of your sales is handled by Amazon: FBA takes care of warehousing, picking your goods, packaging and shipping. There is one catch with Amazon FBA, of course: the service costs money. You do not have to rent additional storage space.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With that question answered, I’m giving the rest of this article over to highlighting several business and supply chain issues, which, if you are experiencing them in your enterprise, are potent indications that CTS analysis should be on your agenda —for execution at the soonest.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 5, 2020

Of course, it’s not just about what you sell — it’s also about how you’re getting products to your customers. Each method comes with its advantages and disadvantages, which is exactly what we’ll be exploring in this article! Of course, as your business expands, it might not be possible to keep it in-house. Let’s get started.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 26, 2020

That’s the bare bones of it, but of course there can be twists and turns along the way. The vast majority of customers will appreciate a little somethin’ extra when they open their packages, and, as eCommerce has grown to be more competitive, an unforgettable unboxing experience has gone from optional to indispensable.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2015

Since third-party logistics providers (3PLs), especially those involved in order fulfillment and shipping processes, have a duty to ensure accuracy and delivery of merchandise, the NMTA®’s decision to reduce the reporting time frame will greatly impact the course of business. Identifying the party(ies) responsible for unloading, 2.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t altered that much, but as we received many comments, including requests for more information, I figured it might be a good idea to expand on the original piece. For example, we need to know if we can get to the required level of packaging unit.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2019

Of course, it didn’t really ship them for free; Amazon did have to pay UPS, FedEx, USPS, and other couriers to make the deliveries. According to the article: Amazon said its connected home products continued to drive the way people shopped over the holidays. “Alexa, ship me some more toilet paper!”. Running Out of Warehousing Space.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. Your fact-finding efforts should seek to determine what your customers want in the following aspects of supply chain service: Packaging and labelling requirements.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

In this article, I will redress the balance by exploring outsourcing from a more holistic perspective, focusing on ways to consider outsourcing partnerships for improvement throughout the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

So that’s the route we’re taking in this article, exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. Nevertheless, the process was all manual once those slips came off the printer.”

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Many companies report savings after adopting greener courses of action. Consider the following examples: Individual employee energy consumption Truck and forklift usage Handling and packaging Paperwork. You can reduce double handling, reduce packaging, or recycle more. 1 Selecting greener suppliers. 5 Recycle, reuse, repair.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

In this article, we’ll delve into the crucial factors to consider when selecting an ocean freight forwarder and their role in ocean freight logistics. Your products are either packaged by a third-party company or placed on pallets at the factory. This shift has had significant impacts on Supply Chain Management.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the outsourcing model and the ways it can drive efficiency in your inbound logistics supply chain. With this model, every item that the manufacturing operation could require – from nuts and bolts to packaging materials – was kept on-hand by the manufacturer “just in case” it was needed.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Fruit and vegetables, fish, bread, packaged salads, fresh meals; so many consumer products rely on supply chains that can bring perishable goods to retailers’ shelves quickly, and in the best possible condition. This is nothing new of course. Many fresh products require specialised handling and packaging.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

All major carriers including USPS, FedEx and UPS use the same four factors to calculate shipping costs : package weight, dimensions, the distance it’s traveling, and how fast it needs to get there. So the more packages they can fit into a trailer or cargo hold, the more money they’ll make on a trip across the country.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Manufacturing floor data collection does not require highly sophisticated computer kit and software packages, contrary to what you might be led to believe. Referring back to the earlier case study, you can see how numerous software packages could leave you in a situation similar to a bag of Christmas lights, a lot of crossed wires.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. Does your company use incandescent, halogen, or HID lighting in its warehouses?

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2021

Average salaries for customs and logistics managers start between £35,000 – £40,000 and this training package is designed to help people enter this exciting field.” The programme, which will see its first course begin on the 2nd September 2021, is comprised of two steps. Step into International Trade training course.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

Robotics can sort through incoming and outgoing packages faster, place them on the appropriate shelves, or shipping containers, and ensure the packages do not have any defects, which would cause unnecessary returns or delays in the order fulfillment process. Robotics also impact the efficiency and analysis of supply chain processes.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

Check out our Section 321 FAQs and supplementary article on why Section 321 is your solution to import savings. In the obvious sense that is evident in our expanding international presence , globally competitive shipping solutions , and of course our aforementioned import and export services. Have more questions?

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Potentially record-breaking holiday shipping is no surprise as retailers say they are on course to break sales records. FedEx is forecasting a delivery record between 380 and 400 million packages worldwide this holiday season. Read more about this article here. Retailers Offer Shipping Discounts for Delayed Options.

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