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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Morai Logistics

JUNE 3, 2020

This week our friends from the Compactor Management Company are contributing to our blog. ” Given their knowledge of waste management, we were more than happy to accept their proposed blog post. .” ” Given their knowledge of waste management, we were more than happy to accept their proposed blog post.

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

The Internet and its sales trends change every year; the blogs do not always follow. Therefore, there are 5 top ecommerce blogs that are especially relevant in 2016. This blog follows founder Richard Lazazzera as he builds and ecommerce brand from nothing — providing indispensable insight in how to begin a brand in this day and age.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog from Bryant Surety Bonds. Cerasis is not a freight forwarder, but technically a freight broker/transportation intermediary who specializes in North American Transportation Mangement primarily for less than truckload shipping, truckload, and small package. How to get started.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

A kit is a collection of items that are packaged under a parent item. Why accounting packages don’t work for manufacturers. As their business grows, a manufacturer’s accounts management often moves from spreadsheets to an accounting package. Many ERP systems also use the concept of a kit. And that’s where it stays.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 16, 2024

How to Prevent Ecommerce Fraud Ecommerce fraud occurs when hackers gain access to private, financial information one of two ways: either by gaining access to the customer’s credit card information through phishing or weak passwords, or by hacking into records stored by an ecommerce business with weak cyber security practices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 31, 2023

And I had some specific thoughts on how they could fix the problem. Please follow along with me as I share the stories and solutions in part 1 of this two part blog series. When I removed it from the package and started trying to install it, things didn’t seem quite right. In each case, I was sure what had caused the mistake.

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2022

This interview was originally posted on Li's blog Look Hu's Talking. This interview was originally posted on Li's blog Look Hu's Talking. The full blog post is below: I’ve never been able to fully square away ecommerce and the impact it has on the environment. I know I don’t want crazy fancy packaging with bells and whistles.

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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. Packaging Selection Helps Reduce Product Damage. Trucking Logistics. Environmental Impacts.

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Packaging characteristics will also affect freight class. Liquids can damage packaging materials and can be hazardous in transit. Shipping your engine via LTL freight could cost as low as $100+, depending on distance, weight, and volume, among other factors. What’s the freight class for engine shipping? The engine shouldn’t be greasy.

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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. If the numbers were reversed, the shipping rate is based on the actual package weight.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 5, 2020

However, if you’re strapped for time or cycle through a lot of inventory, FBA prep can become a real nightmare — just check out Amazon’s official Packaging and Prep Requirements if you don’t believe us! For more info on what it takes to be SFP-certified, check out this blog post ! For smaller businesses, this may be no biggie.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Image source: Rawpixel.com | How to Make Reverse Packaging Logistics More Efficient? The way we handle packaging is very important in protecting the environment in a world where sustainability is becoming more and more important. Strategic alliances encourage more effective procedures and broaden the scope of collecting.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

There is an extensive horizon between the date of a supply decision (for instance, purchasing livestock feed or specific fertilizers) and its final result (the sale of the processed and packaged product). Download our case study to find out how Tereos Sugar & Energy Brazil has improved its S&OP Process with optimization technology.

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Ship Monk

MAY 20, 2021

Aside from tactical details, like whether you’ll primarily focus on customer acquisition or retention , these cardinal marketing tenets give you a chance to get creative with things like packaging and design. Subscribe to our blog newsletter today ! Left brain, meet right brain! #7. Financial History and Projections. Let us know !

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

You can overcome all the difficulties of shipping odd-size packages by getting everything in place before you launch the transportation process. Oddly shaped and sized items don’t fit into a regular rectangular packaging crate, thus creating some additional challenges in preparation for shipping. How to ship oddly shaped items?

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Can you believe that waiting weeks for a package to arrive was the norm in the olden days of eCommerce? Our blog newsletter has you covered. The post How to Spruce Up Your Shipping Options appeared first on ShipMonk | Fulfillment Center | Order Fulfillment Services. Not anymore! Shoot us a line. We’d love to hear from you!

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GoShip Blog

JULY 27, 2021

No matter how great your product is, if your business fails to find a secure and reliable carrier, you won’t get favorable reviews for our customers. . Even worse, your package might even get lost! First of all, there’s the risk of damage and mishandling of your parcels in transit.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Before you begin LTL shipping, you need to be familiar with what it is and how to use it. This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. How to optimize LTL shipping? What is LTL freight?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

A brief look at the GlobalTranz blog for January and February shows about a half dozen winter story advisories across the U.S. Partner with a 3PL can help you find capacity where and when you need it, such as tapping regional parcel carriers and re-thinking packaging strategies. Price fluctuations and sourcing issues.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 27, 2021

Type of packaging, including cartons, pallets, skids, and drums. The number of shipping units. The freight classification. The exact weight of the shipment – If there are multiple freight units, each item’s weight must be listed. A description of the items, including the material of manufacture and common name.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 1, 2021

I got the idea to share this blog when I received and unpacked a delivery at the weekend. How to make the most of the packaging space in a delivery box? The CMC CartonWrap is an automated carton packing system for e-commerce packaging needs. Amazon or eBay? The two main shopping platforms.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 16, 2019

The second step is ensuring the packaging of your shipment is efficient. Shipments that are packaged efficiently will help to reduce costs and protect your shipment from any possible damages that could occur. If your freight is placed on a pallet, loading and unloading is more efficient for the carrier.

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

They may be required to lift and transport heavy packages, navigate complex transport routes, and work under time constraints. Biohazard containment certification ensures that packages containing potentially hazardous materials are handled and transported safely.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Read also: How to Calculate the Cost of Transport 2. Today’s retailers are grappling with increased pressure to deliver more packages swiftly and at lower costs. Read also: What Makes Every Delivery More Efficient Than the Last How to reduce delivery costs of last-mile?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

This is due to increased demand, stimulated by ongoing disaster recovery efforts, which could include an additional disaster relief package in the federal government and those of states affected by the past years severe hurricane season. The Big Picture Figuring out how to procure full truckload capacity is no small task.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. Another thing we talk about quite often on our blog is how companies often misjudge the needs and preferences of their customers. Step 1: What do Your Customers Want?

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 1, 2016

In this blog post, I will delve into 5 issues companies typically experience with their S&OP software. We did some research to find out why they preferred to use AIMMS over best of breed packages. In the past 2 years, we’ve seen the appeal of S&OP increase a lot more. These dysfunctions or limitations are: 1.Flexibility:

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

These efforts are more likely to be rewarded with victories than spending an excessive amount of time and resources on large, annual bid packages.” The post Manufacturing Supply Chain Constraints and How to Overcome Them appeared first on SONAR. Request a SONAR SCI Lane Acuity demo to get started or click the button below.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 9, 2020

How to Deal With Freight Damage. Also, it’s important to keep the original packaging as additional proof. That means you should still pay the freight bill, and keep all the documents, images, proofs, and packaging. While it is not a pleasant thing to handle, you can minimize the frustration of shipment damage.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 9, 2021

Tips for shipping fresh produce: How to ship frozen food. Properly package frozen food for shipping. When it comes to shipping frozen food, successful order fulfillment depends heavily on how you pack and protect your products. Therefore, proper packaging for your product has a direct impact on your business.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

You will need special packaging for equipment and machinery. If you don’t know how to pack your freight, consult with your shipping partner. When choosing reliable protection, you drastically decrease your chances of shipment damage. Usually, you would choose crates.

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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? Why Does Eco-friendly Packaging and Eco-friendly Shipping Matter?

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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? Why Does Eco-friendly Packaging and Eco-friendly Shipping Matter?

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

However, the packaging does not only serve as a marketing and branding tool. But something like that will happen only if you choose the best packaging practices. So, how to solve this, and what does packaging have to do with optimal shipping experience? But remember that all packages need to be strong and durable!

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Certified Supply Chain Professional : Learn how to develop streamlined supply chain operations. And don’t be afraid to ask their advice on how to start out in the industry. They will accept or reject products, recording the reasons for the decision and making suggestions on how to streamline the process. Marketing Yourself.

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WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

This blog will delve into the current state of driver availability, its causes, consequences, strategies for mitigating the challenge, and future outlooks and long-term solutions. In an industry where the demand for drivers is high, attractive compensation packages can differentiate one employer from another.

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