Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2024

By handling both, they can make sure everything is packaged, labeled, and prepped for receiving. This information is used for quality control and to optimize storage locations, packaging materials and shipping costs. Contact ShipMonk today.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this article, we will delve into strategic ways for warehouse managers to eliminate waste, with a focus on not only optimizing the use of cartons and packing, but labor resources and warehouse space as well. Another key strategy is right-sizing cartons to match the specific dimensions of the products being shipped.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 16, 2021

The challenge businesses have had in this part of the process is creating a solution for delivering many packages to multiple locations in a cost-effective way. With the growth of e-commerce over the past decade businesses adjusted their last-mile delivery strategy. We are still far from seeing this strategy fully implemented.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. The challenges brought about by the pandemic made many rethink strategy when it came to inventory, stock on hand, secondary options and the ability to guarantee supply and resiliency.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 29, 2020

With the right packaging, strategy, and tools, you can cut shipping costs by as much as 60%. Choose Packaging and Pallets Carefully. Everything from the packaging materials you use within boxes to the boxes themselves, pallets, wrap, and containers should be chosen based on the level of protection your cargo needs.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2016

Many articles on the topic of supply chain cost reduction have been written, most of which are understandably focused on issues such as inventory levels, network design, process efficiencies and supplier management/relationships. Make no mistake; any initiative to save money on packaging is likely to require some investment up front.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2020

With heightened levels of consumer demand not looking to slow down any time soon, this article by business packaging experts, No1 Packaging , will provide you with three key logistics trends you need to be aware of in order to stay on top of future global supply chain management methods. Sustainability. Partnerships.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 28, 2022

Learn more about palletizing practices and improve your pallet shipping strategy! Shipping pallets are platforms for locating your goods previously packed into crates or other packaging units. Applying a pallet shipping strategy can make your supply chain safer and diminish threats of cargo damage. What is pallet shipping?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

That being said, this innovative tool has been instrumental in identifying clear indicators of market fluctuations and how that intel has helped shippers prioritize business strategies. Shippers must recognize this growth and adjust their strategies accordingly. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Agile operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

Following their fourth quarter results, top executives talked about their supply chain and omnichannel strategy at a high level. Brick and mortar retailers that do not have a strategy to grow sales based on an omnichannel strategy are going out of business with an increasing frequency. Walmart knows this.

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Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

In past articles we’ve looked at some of the signs that it’s time to change your 3PL, and tips for finding the right fulfillment partner. There are a few different ways to go about the big move, so it’s a matter of choosing the strategy that keeps your sales and fulfillment operations flowing smoothly throughout the transition.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 6, 2020

Cross-docking can be adapted to any merchandise: it does not matter if it is raw materials, finished articles or components destined for factories, physical stores or final customers. Following the cross-docking strategy, the goods remain in the warehouse for a very short time after receipt.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This moment goes beyond analysis and reflection; it is the right opportunity to redefine strategies and outline new plans that not only drive results but also guarantee a prominent place in the market. Being aware of innovations enables you to anticipate market trends, optimize operations, and provide a unique client experience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 31, 2023

Today’s article comes from Kyle Franklin, Senior Solutions Consultant, Lucas Systems, and looks at warehouse distribution errors. Mixed-SKUs in Warehouse Slotting Strategies In the second instance, I did motorcycle maintenance and ordered several different things from vendors.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

AI can help to solve complex delivery constraints and improve logistics costs by finding patterns in data from intelligent sensors on trucks and packages. AI algorithms can simulate a variety of scenarios, evaluate potential outcomes and identify the most effective strategies. That is not the case.

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Ottawa Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Implementation of sound e-commerce fulfillment strategies is necessary for the age of online funding, social media customer awareness, and interactivity. Check out our blog for timely articles on eco-friendly packaging, logistics, and shipping, or how to integrate Shopify into your supply chain.

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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. We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Image source: Pexels | Everything You Should Know About Automation in Fulfillment Logistics Introduction to Automation in Logistics Have you ever thought about how Amazon delivers packages quickly and efficiently? Imagine no longer having to deal with packages being sent by mistake or items being missing.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. Packaging and product damage during shipping is extremely common. In this article, we have highlighted the most common, but often overlooked elements to consider.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

As youll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, weve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In this article, we explore these hurdles and the strategies businesses can employ to meet growing demand for fast, free shipping while maintaining operational efficiency. Fuel prices, labor shortages and packaging costs continue to climb, pushing profit margins to the brink.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

This article by Morai Logistics explains what an end-to-end supply chain is and the prominent components such a supply chain needs for transparency. Another is smart sensors, that can be put on the packages being shipped, providing information about where they are and what conditions they’re experiencing. What is End-to-End?

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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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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

While companies work hard to get packages and goods to consumers efficiently, Forbes states, …there comes a point where supply chain simply can’t get a package to you any faster. This puts pressure on supply chains to evolve their strategies and execute efficient and effective solutions to meet these expectations.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

The ecommerce logistics practitioner must instead integrate reverse logistics into his or her company’s inventory management strategies and processes. Naturally, there is much more to return inventory management than we have space for in this article.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 5, 2020

Each method comes with its advantages and disadvantages, which is exactly what we’ll be exploring in this article! While there are a few different factors that go into securing the Buy Box — such as product price and customer feedback — your fulfillment strategy is a top consideration for the algorithm. Let’s get started.

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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.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

In a recent article published in Mundo Logística , Tereos’ Logistics and S&OP Executive Manager, André Margoto , shares valuable insights on how agribusiness companies can use optimization models in (near) real-time to inform planning decisions and bolster their S&OP process. Many of these factors are difficult to control and predict.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

This is a plethora of articles, but at ShipMonk we know that one of the few cases of overpreparing that doesn’t hurt is when you’re absorbing as much information as possible about best ways to project your budget. In other words: Whatever inventory system and distribution strategy you go with, you want to order enough but not excess.

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Radius Logistics

APRIL 28, 2025

Whether youre an e-commerce startup shipping directly to customers or a growing distributor managing regional inventory, your warehousing strategy should work for your business, not against it. Lets Build a Warehousing Strategy That Fits Your Business Ready to get started? Curious about how logistics innovation can empower SMBs?

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 6, 2020

One of these alternatives for future transportation is Green Logistics which is based on transforming the logistics systems and processes using innovation in order to develop a strategy more respectful with the environment. However, Green Logistics has also some disadvantages to keep in mind as it explains this article: [link].

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Well over half of Black Friday shoppers visited brick-and-mortar stores in 2017, according to Deb Gabor, chief executive officer of Sol Marketing , a brand strategy consultancy. As Amazon has shown, e-tailers can play the brick-and-mortar game, too, while combining that strategy with their mastery of online merchandising.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2015

Did someone steal part of the shipment before the recipient opened the package? Identifying the chain of custody of the article, including prior transportation by any mode, 3. Location(s) of the article(s) once the shipment was received until the damage was noted, 4. Identifying the party(ies) responsible for unloading, 2.

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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. Improve Inventory Management Will your logistics outsourcing strategy include contract warehousing?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2018

If you are the owner of a logistics business or in the role of a logistics business manager then make sure to read on as this article will give you the best insights to optimize your business to make the most out it. Moreover, choosing cost-effective packaging guarantees low investment and safety of goods as well. Plan Ahead.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

How to Use Automation to Augment Capacity Warehouse managers can successfully use automation to augment physical capacity and labor capacity in these ways: Reduce lead time by automating putaway and using innovative shipping strategies, like cross-docking. Speed picking-and-packaging processes with automation.

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