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 Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

Order Picking and Packing Assistance: Vision-based AI can support robotic arms or guide workers with visual indicators and optimized pick paths that adapt to workload and floor layout. These systems can adjust plans mid-route in response to delays or congestion.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. Whether in packing a freight truck or tracking invoices, wasted time and resources can quickly eat into your margins. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow. Key Features: Basic Auditing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2021

In December of 2019, the global grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize announced it was investing $480 million to transform and expand its US supply chain operations to support a strategy to transition the supply chain network into a fully-integrated, self-distribution model.

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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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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. So a simple mispick.

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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

This article considers some of the indicators to consider if outsourcing might be the solution for your needs. Of course, there are those who have an aggressive business strategy right from the outset. If you take such a strategy, you must have a top-grade marketing strategy to open opportunities for your expansion.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. For instance, the Chief Procurement Officer will lead the sourcing process, develop the procurement strategy, identify potential suppliers, and manage short and long terms goals. To conclude this article, let me ask this question: Is Procurement Part of the Supply Chain? How Large Procurement Teams Operate.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2021

Even more complex, some 3PLs may offer different degrees of service, such as a 4PL model that blends a shipper’s existing network and fleets with a 3PL’s technology and solution, as discussed in this third-party versus fourth-party value article. . Does the Transportation Management Services Provider Offer Logistics Consulting.

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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%. Use the right packing materials to fill in empty space inside boxes, so that contents don’t slide around and collide with other objects, or get squashed when packed onto a truck. Choose Packaging and Pallets Carefully.

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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. We know how to pick, pack, and ship.

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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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Ship Monk

AUGUST 19, 2020

In this article, we’ll be exposing the fulfillment industry — and no, gnomes and elves are not responsible for getting your orders out to you on time. There can be many twists and turns along the way, which is why having the right fulfillment strategy is non-negotiable for any successful business. It’s now time to ship!

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 3, 2023

In this article, we will examine the impact of inflation in supply chain on the logistics industry and discuss possible solutions to prevent it. Overcoming Inflation in the Shipping Industry: Consolidation and LCL Shipping To overcome the effects of inflation, companies can adopt some strategies to reduce their costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2022

This article is from Kirk Carlsen, Director of PLM Product Marketing at Oracle, and looks at the importance of IoT. And not unlike cycling, small percentages in improvement for a business could mean the difference between establishing competitive advantage or dropping behind the pack. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The most important SKU characteristics to understand are as follows: Dimensions, weight, number of units per pack, pack dimensions, pack weight Pallet size, height, and weight Special handling needs and environmental/temperature control requirements What are the throughput velocities of your products?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

In this article, we have highlighted the most common, but often overlooked elements to consider. Pallet Packing and Construction. How you pack your products in the box is key to product damage control. . You can use partitions or other packing material to separate and cushion the products. Inside the Box.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, we’ve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. Labour productivity: Efficiency and productivity of picking, packing, and shipping activities.

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ShipLilly

MAY 5, 2021

Most freight forwarders will use this service and may require it as a precondition when packing and securing cargo. The proper packing of your cargo is one aspect of shipping that you can control. Moreover, the people that you are working with may not pack shipments properly even if you handed them over intact.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

The tips in this article will help you know how to identify the customers, products, and processes that might be inflating your cost to serve (CTS) unnecessarily. Naturally, overall cost-to-serve will be higher for online than in-store sales due to the added expense involved in picking, packing, and delivering customers’ purchases.

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Ship Monk

JULY 7, 2022

It’s the warehouse store that only sells mac & cheese in cases of 36, or toilet paper in packs of 24 mega-rolls. This article will define minimum order quantity, show you some examples, and help you decide if it’s the right strategy for the type of items you sell online. Minimum Order Quantity vs. Pricing Strategy.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

However, most warehouses continue using human labor for pick-and-pack processes, says Robotics Business Review. Warehouse managers need to seriously rethink their use of automation to include all possible processes, from manufacturing to last mile delivery , and managers should follow the tips outlined in this article.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Pack your cargo properly. A few important factors to consider when packing your cargo is to. observe hazardous packing guidelines. A few important factors to consider when packing your cargo is to. observe hazardous packing guidelines. Packing List. plan the stowage of the cargo in the container.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

After all, we work with entrepreneurs, ecommerce retailers and resellers to pick, pack and ship their merchandise directly to consumers (DTC) and to other businesses (B2B), such as marketplaces or retailers. In 2024, we expect to see more brands moving from a multichannel strategy to create an omnichannel experience for their customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations. and Unnu, Kaan. [2]

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2024

Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Ferguson PLC In 2022, I wrote an article called The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of. The article was about Ferguson PLC, a value-added distributor of plumbing and heating products. Ferguson has an extensive and complex supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore each of these topics and deliver strategies employers can implement to build these learnings into actions to attract, retain and engage on-floor warehouse workers. Tech to help them do their jobs is a critical driver in employee attraction and retention.

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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. Your distribution strategy too, will have a bearing on network optimisation.

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20Cube Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Let’s understand this in the next section of the article. As soon as an order is placed for an inventory, the next steps involve picking, packing and sending it for delivery. Think of strategies to rely upon. So, in case if something goes wrong, there are strategies to fallback. Let’s see how it can be done.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

The evolution of Walmart’s supply chain includes three elements, according to a 2012 article from Arkansas Business: distribution practices, operating its own fleet of trucks, and technology. Decades in the Making. Walmart Trucking Jobs.” truckerslogic.com. Truckers Logic, March 23, 2014.

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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. Managing SKU Proliferation The seismic shift towards ecommerce and associated multichannel sales strategies has led to a rapid rise in the number of SKUs that companies carry.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2017

The most important SKU characteristics to understand are as follows: Dimensions, weight, number of units per pack, pack dimensions, pack weight. It will pay to make use of digital design and modeling software to help you arrive at an optimal warehouse layout and strategy. Pallet size, height, and weight.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

How to Innovate Your Supply Chain Management: What You Need to Know | Image Source: Axestrack Organizations must prioritize supply chain management and implement strategies to increase its efficiency if they want to compete in the market. Given the variety of products and business strategies, supply chain management is not a static concept.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. Whether in packing a freight truck or tracking invoices, wasted time and resources can quickly eat into your margins. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow. Key Features: Basic Auditing.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. Whether in packing a freight truck or tracking invoices, wasted time and resources can quickly eat into your margins. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow. Key Features: Basic Auditing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

From there, they are transported to transfer stations and picking station racks at the packing stations. Bin-to-picker AMRs handle pallet storage in an automated high-bay warehouse and transport them to the picking stations for the execution of split-case orders, including orders that consist of many individual products or article variants.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

By contrast, the third-party logistics model is where a manufacturer retains oversight of its supply chain but outsources such processes as warehousing, shipping, packing, and distribution to a 3PL provider. Container packing and unpacking. Picking & packing. What is 3PL? 3PL Services. Reefer container storage.

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