3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

LTL freight refers to the shipment of items that cannot occupy a full trailer container due to their weight, packaging structure, or shipping capacity. For example, less-than-truckload shipping requires 12 linear feet and pallets ranging from one to six, with a maximum of 10 pallets per truck. Such as electronics and precision devices.

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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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Freightera

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Unlike FTL, where one shipper books an entire truck for their load, LTL requires additional care to be put into accurate labeling, documentation, and packaging to ensure that goods are not lost or damaged. Packaging and Labeling Proper packaging and labeling are especially critical for LTL shipments , and doubly so for importing.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 27, 2023

At the end of the previous blog I mentioned the concept of DFL (design for logistics) , which is very friendly to shipping and storage， because IKEA takes into account the cost reduction of shipping and storage in the design phase of the product, thus optimizing the overall product cost and making the company’s products more competitive.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

For example, a product classified as Class 150 instead of Class 70 could mean paying twice as much. Optimizing packaging and consolidating shipments helps you maximize every inch of truck space and keep costs down. Smart packaging design can lead to massive savings on Freight Shipping Rates.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. What is Eco-Friendly Packaging? Example: a bicycle is more eco-friendly than a sedan, but a sedan is more eco-friendly than a Hummer.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. What is Eco-Friendly Packaging? Example: a bicycle is more eco-friendly than a sedan, but a sedan is more eco-friendly than a Hummer.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In our previous blog, we explored how matrices enhance supply chain efficiency, from inventory management to logistics. For better context, be sure to check out “Understanding Matrices in Supply Chain” before diving into this blog. Now, were taking it a step further. Read More In case you missed it!

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 18, 2021

For example, the manufacturing sector in Australia is one of the top three heaviest carbon emitters within the country. An example is tracing every product from raw material to finished product to ensure it’s sustainable while reducing wastage. Evaluate the product life cycle. Sustainability and technology.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

Still, attentiveness to your internal packaging processes can help avoid many freight damage threats. Why use internal packaging? Even though many shippers overlook the question of internal packaging, it can often determine customer satisfaction and evaluation of your products. Inner packaging types.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As one of the most shipped items through LTL shipping, consumer packaged goods (CPG) continue to set the standard for freight services offered worldwide. What is Consumer Packaging? To start, let’s get to know CPGs or Consumer Packaged Goods. Some examples of CPGs are personal hygiene products, food, beverages, and cosmetics.

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ECW

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Shelf-stable products, such as canned goods, dried fruits, and certain packaged snacks, may or may not require temperature control. Take the Panama Canal, for example. For example, the ILA labor contract, which expires at the end of September, could lead to a strike affecting around 100 ports if not successfully negotiated.

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Shipchain

MARCH 13, 2019

For example, initiating a recall is streamlined through blockchain by showing all movements of affected shipments. For example, an e-commerce warehouse using a blockchain-based system like a smart contract could automate payments processing. Payment Management Forms Another Key Freight-Use for Blockchain-Based Systems.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

A kit is a collection of items that are packaged under a parent item. For example, if each component is 85% accurate, the overall accuracy of requirements (BOM x Schedule x Forecast) is about 60%. Why accounting packages don’t work for manufacturers. Many ERP systems also use the concept of a kit.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

An example is a business selling chicken, where each chicken piece must be sold by its weight rather than a fixed price. For example, a fabricated metal manufacturer buys steel in sheets (meters) but cuts and delivers it to customers as pieces of steel; the same product is sold differently from how it was purchased.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 13, 2021

It’s always faster and cheaper to send a package to your Aunt Deborah down the street than to Grandma Muriel who lives on the other side of the country (poor Grandma Muriel). Even if we were to take logistical detours into account, a short-distance package would still be using fewer resources (time, fuel, manpower, etc.)

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2018

It’s essential to pay attention to the materials used for packaging what’s inside. If they’re not durable enough or can’t withstand harsh weather conditions, the contents of a package could get ruined before arriving at a destination. Alternatively, you may tweak current packaging to cut down on identified issues.

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Carter Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

Blog Topics. When we speak of “automation” in a supply chain, people may think of drones carrying packages and self-driving trucks. Here are some examples of areas in supply chains where automation technology can be applied: Payments and invoicing. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics.

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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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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2023

In addition to the joys of “doing the right thing,” making a positive impact gives you major kudos with the community and within the ecommerce industry as a whole as you set an example for other ecommerce businesses with your responsible choices. #2 For example, what is your packaging situation? Get Your Green On!

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 22, 2024

How to Adapt: Offer shipping packages that cater to different sizes and timelines, giving customers the freedom to choose what suits their needs best. For example, offering discounts on bulk shipments or loyalty programs can attract more clients and build long-term partnerships.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 11, 2022

You were the one who said, “Joe, you need to start blogging.” ” I eventually started the show as a blog and built a big following. ” From when I encountered you to what you’re doing now, which is blogging, you’re not blogging anymore. ” I was like, “Why?”

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

However, they have taken a backseat in modernity as carriers realized shippers were wasting space in packaging. DIM pricing considers cubic volume in addition to physical height, width and depth of packages as a factor for price calculations. In this example, the shipping rate would be based on the DIM pricing weight of eight pounds.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

For example, the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals vs. processing liquid waste in the mining industry. In the pharmaceutical example, it is a batch process manufacturing where the products are made as specified groups. This includes bi-directional traceability from source to receipt, processing, packaging, shipping to final consumption.

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Locus

JANUARY 22, 2025

Real-World Example By integrating AI-driven predictive analytics, UniUni helped Shein shorten North American delivery times from 10-14 days to 4-5 days. AI systems integrate GPS, IoT sensors, and intelligent algorithms to provide precise, up-to-the-minute tracking for each package. Retrieved from [link] Contimod.

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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. When a package says out for delivery, but you have no updates for hours, that’s likely a last-mile delivery issue. This limits the number of deliveries possible in a day.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2015

The exact costs of an insurance package are hard to calculate as they will depend on your particular situation and how many types of insurance you have. Certain costs are non-negotiable: there's no way to save on the FMCSA's non-refundable fees, for example. He blogs about freight and surety bond regulations.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In the factory environment, one example is the digitization of records for a more efficient method of record keeping, thereby improving the batch traceability process. The Internet of Things (IoT), and Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) is a prime example of digitalization. Digitalization: transforming business processes.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In this blog, we’ll take a walk through what chemical manufacturers are currently facing and how they can better manage their operating expenses. For example, raw agricultural materials have increased 117 percent since 2000 , rubber has seen an increase of 359 percent, and steel is up 167 percent. Rising Raw Material Costs.

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2018

A viral video opens up discussions of how private and public sectors are coming up with their solutions to stop package theft at the doors of people’s, deemed ‘Porch Piracy.’. You may have experienced a package being stolen from your porch at some point in your life. homeowners were victims of package theft in the last year.

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Morai Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2017

A look at where the technology meant to revolutionize small package delivery is in 2017. In 2013, the undisputed king of North American logistics, Jeff Bezos, revealed to CBS’ 60 minutes the future of small package logistics. Surely, others would take a cue from Amazon’s example. 2017 was an interesting year for drone delivery.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 21, 2019

Recyclable packaging. Whether you are a supplier or retailer, there is a good chance you ship your goods packaged. If more companies will start utilizing eco-friendly packaging, it will help change the big picture. Here are some examples of how can you increase the involvement across your business: sorting and recycling waste.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. One example is UPS Healthcare developing a system and opening facilities to move medicines safely. Part of their plan includes using reusable cold chain packaging. For example, the congestion at U.S. SUSTAINABILITY.

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Stord

JULY 1, 2024

Managing fixed and variable costs can be challenging, these cost centers can be as obvious as manufacturing expenses, personnel overhead, and marketing, or as nuanced as the time it takes between a package being marked as shipped and the carrier picking it up (also known as Dwell Time, which you can learn more about by navigating here ).

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AIMMS

APRIL 6, 2022

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. Five years ago, I took over managing the software package AFW uses to coordinate flights, and I do this for a dozen other organizations in the U.S. Those are very touching examples. Yeah, I follow the blog of a mathematician named John Cook.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Some tools may be acquired by competitors, who then incorporate them in a vastly more expensive package. The dilemma here often is: do I take the path of least resistance and upgrade to my current vendor’s costly new package, or do I risk running my business on a legacy solution a bit longer?

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