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Beumer supplies individual packaging solutions

Logistics Business Magazine

Jörg Spiekermann, sales manager for palletising and packaging systems in the Consumer Goods area of Beumer Group , knows how to solve individual tasks with standard components. “For our customers, it is often not just a matter of packaging goods simply to protect them from environmental influences,” says Spiekermann.

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2018 Parcel Oversize Changes: Tightening of the Vise

Talking Logistics

With the 2018 General Rate Increase (GRI), FedEx and UPS are further “tightening the vise” for oversize packages. Overall, not only are fees increasing to $80 list for both carriers, but the definitions are tightening, and the minimum billable weight is changing (FDX). Additionally, examine packages that are less than 90 lbs.

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Editor’s Choice: What Are White Glove Services in Transportation Management?

Logistics Viewpoints

While a consumer may be pleased with seeing a package sitting on the front doorstep when returning home, it is at an added risk. The package could be stolen, or the package’s contents could perish. White glove services are the services offered in transportation management that go beyond the standard expectations for delivery.

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Insights for Developing, Executing, and Monitoring your Parcel Freight to Meet Demand

CH Robinson Logistics

Customers now expect reliability, speed, and convenience in their small parcel delivery experience and a company’s ability to meet those expectations can even be a source of differentiation. The number of small packages shipped in 2020 is estimated to have been 132 billion, which is a 32% increase over the 2019 volumes.

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13 Small Package Shipping or Parcel Shipping Best Practices

GlobalTranz

According to Jeff Berman of Logistics Management, 71 percent of shippers believe the greatest focus for small package shipping is cutting costs. Yet, shippers can reduce costs in small package shipping by following these best practices. Yet, shippers can reduce costs in small package shipping by following these best practices.

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Omni-Channel Fulfillment is Key for the Holiday Season

Logistics Viewpoints

And over the last month+ of the year, that equates to over 3 billion packages in the US alone. ARC’s definition of omni-channel fulfillment is end-delivery centric. The key component is to fulfill the orders through the most efficient channel for both the consumer and company.

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13 Warehouse Types: Definitions, Functions & Examples

Conger

Looking for a private warehousing definition? Now that we’ve covered private warehouses, let’s give a public warehouse definition. When a customer orders, Amazon – via their “ Fulfillment By Amazon ” (FBA) service – picks, packages, and ships their products to the customer. Department of Interior. Department of Energy.