The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2020

Chip Humitz is the Marketing and Strategy Director at LUDWIG+, a full-service marketing consultancy. Chip has worked in marketing and brand strategy for over 25 years. As a top marketing and branding strategist, Chip explains the key elements of brand building and how it relates to the transportation and logistics space.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 3, 2023

PineBridge Benson Elliot, a UK-based pan-European real estate fund manager, and their JV Partner, Evo Industrial, have acquired two further sites, under their strategy, with Evo Industrial to deliver last mile logistics in and around London and key regional markets in the UK. The two sites are a 4-acre site in Woodford, East London and a 2.2-acre

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Upon fulfilling the transition obligations of Merchantry to Tradeshift, Watson directed the cross-border product strategy of Pitney Bowes, a $450M business, comprised of Borderfree and the eBay Global Shipping Program. As a traditional retailer, Target couldn’t just copy Amazon’s strategy. Rick Watson. RMW Commerce.

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3PL Links

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Unlocking Customer Satisfaction: Is Your Fulfilment Strategy Aligned with Expectations? Visiting a nearby store to look at the merchandise but not making a purchase? Another factor centered on the customer experience is the ambition to even ship ground service from stores to deliver more purchases within two work days.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Upon fulfilling the transition obligations of Merchantry to Tradeshift, Watson directed the cross-border product strategy of Pitney Bowes, a $450M business, comprised of Borderfree and the eBay Global Shipping Program. As a traditional retailer, Target couldn’t just copy Amazon’s strategy. Rick Watson. RMW Commerce.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

Joe is a force to be reckoned with in the world of logistics and supply chain strategy. His passion for excellence and commitment to his craft ensure that Wagner continues to make waves in the industry, one strategic move at a time. The Greenscreens.ai

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. If customers do not receive their orders on time, they won’t buy from that company again. Today, consumers are comfortable and happy buying products online like never before. Let’s fill in! What is Order fulfillment?

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Locus

OCTOBER 7, 2022

However, should a business invest their capital in building and maintaining their solution from scratch, or simply purchase an off-the-shelf solution? Below are key takeaways from the session “ Buy vs Build? How To Get The Best of Both Worlds from Your Last Mile ”. Holistically consider the costs. How does that bring value to you?

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Transitioning to sales and marketing, he mastered go-to-market strategies for driving growth. Intelligent Audit provides actionable insights to fine-tune shipping strategies, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency. Progressing from project manager to VP of Product, he revitalized outdated applications into seamless user experiences.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

These acquisitions form part of Heppner’s international growth strategy, designed to strengthen the Group’s distribution capacity in Western Germany and increase its competitiveness in the French and German transport markets. “We are delighted to embark upon this new chapter between Heppner and our company.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 25, 2022

It takes time and energy to find and build relationships with the people who will buy from you in the future, which is why so many companies rely on lead generation software and other tools to simplify their workflow. It’s critical to think about how you will retain customers after they make a purchase. A lead is a potential customer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

To remain competitive, retailers and carriers must excel in the crucial last-mile delivery stage. To Build or To Buy Companies looking to implement new or improve existing delivery technology face a crucial decision: should they build an in-house platform or buy an existing solution from a vendor?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Second, the pandemic kicked online buying and home delivery into “high gear” as many consumers embraced its convenience and dramatically expanded the scope of their online purchasing. Consumers are making purchasing decisions based upon environmental impact. What are your sustainable delivery strategies?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

There will be little relief in 2022 unless the factors driving the increased import volumes—a strong economy and the fundamental shift in consumer behavior to purchase more goods and less services—change. Near or re-shoring sourcing strategies will be evaluated to “shorten” supply chains and gain greater control of supply chain performance.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

Despite the apparent complexities involved in supply chain management, achieving excellence really doesn’t have to be too difficult. In this post, we explain what those pillars are, why they matter, and how to align them in a way that supports supply chain management excellence. The Importance of Alignment.

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AIMMS

MAY 4, 2016

Implementing an analytics strategy, and in particular implementing prescriptive analytics, can significantly improve revenues and drive down costs. Getting buy-in agreement and changing your company culture to embrace analytics is often more difficult. How do you get buy-in and agreement? Operations Research Skills.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Basically you need to provide info on everything people buying your products could potentially want to know in order to make an informed decision. Potential customers also value opinion when bridging the gap from browse to buy. A strong customer service game before a purchase is made can help reduce returns. Think about it.

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AIMMS

MAY 4, 2016

Implementing an analytics strategy, and in particular implementing prescriptive analytics, can significantly improve revenues and drive down costs. Getting buy-in agreement and changing your company culture to embrace analytics is often more difficult. How do you get buy-in and agreement? Operations Research Skills.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Second, the pandemic kicked online buying and home delivery into “high gear” as many consumers embraced its convenience and dramatically expanded the scope of their online purchasing. Consumers are making purchasing decisions based upon environmental impact. What are your sustainable delivery strategies?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Operational excellence, of course. This allows customers to go to one place to purchase any of our services. When I asked Sonny about the build vs. buy decision, he explained that they did both. What do shipper’s look for in a logistics partner? What factors are driving these expectations?

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 1, 2020

To learn more about the continuous improvement strategy implemented by Yusen Logistics (Thailand), we spoke with Mr. Carnell, Head of Systems & Operational Development, Mr. Poramate Phokasemsarn, General Manager of the Systems Management (Quality & Safety) Team, and Ms. The Excellence System Mr. Carnell, Ms.

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Stord

MAY 15, 2024

Customer satisfaction hinges on more than just the quality of the products purchased; it's also deeply influenced by the efficiency and reliability of the delivery process. When customers hit 'purchase,' they're not just buying a product; they're buying an experience — one that includes a swift and smooth delivery process.”

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Locus

APRIL 6, 2023

Taking place in Orlando, Florida from May 8-10, the symposium is the ultimate destination for anyone seeking to stay abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in the supply chain industry. Because when it comes to end-to-end last-mile excellence, Logistics Runs on Locus. Visit us at Booth #113 Book a Meeting Now!

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The acquisition of LTS is in line with the RAVAS ambition to become the preferred global partner for innovative and quality mobile weighing solutions, supported by excellent services. Niels van den Berg, CEO of RAVAS, explains: “Recently, we have redefined our mission, vision and worldwide business strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 2: Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies. In 2023, consumers will be less forgiving and poised to buy from retailers whose delivery performance is commensurate with the rest of the shopping experience. Figure 1: U.S. Container Import Volume Year-over-Year Comparison.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

One effective strategy that’s been gaining traction is price bundling. Also known as packaged pricing, this strategy involves bundling various services together and charging one price. Bundled services are usually cheaper than if customers were to purchase each service individually. What are their most common needs?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

3PLex was then purchased by Maersk. Cambridge Capital leverages BGSA’s unique approach to strategy-led investment banking for the supply chain. Ecommerce fulfillment is the backbone of the direct-to-consumer supply chain and to successful, fulfillment companies must excel at both technology and warehousing & logistics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The subsidiary of A.P.Moeller – Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping groups, has agreed to lease a total of 21,000 sq m in the second building of the park developed by Delin Property following its purchase of the site in late 2018. Each building provides 12.2m

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2022

The assets, on Church Manorway, Erith and Beddington Farm Road, Croydon are located in two London markets that continue to see excellent customer demand whilst servicing significant, growing conurbations. The purchases of both assets will add to Prologis’ existing holdings in these markets. Totalling over 330,000 sq ft on 20.4

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

High e-commerce shopping rates combined with construction delays are causing a strain in the supply of new warehouse space, especially as companies shift their inventory management strategies from just- in-time (JIT) inventory management to larger safety stocks for better responsiveness. Can you meet and respond to changing business demands?

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Strategies for efficient inbound logistics that you can use in your business. Inbound Logistics Strategies. We present some of the most effective strategies to improve the performance of supply logistics in companies: Vertical integration: In this situation, a backward vertical integration method would be used.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 31, 2023

Attendees will delve into diverse subjects, including optimizing supply chain efficiency in “Driving Excellence in Supply Chain Operations” and effective supplier management in “Procurement Best Practices for Global Supply Chain Success.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

miles from Junction 2 of the M6 motorway which provides excellent connectivity to the M69, M42 and M1 motorways. Tom Royston, Director at DTZ Investors commented: “Coventry Logistics Park is a high quality multi-let logistics asset that is well aligned to the fund’s investment strategy. The site is strategically situated 0.7

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Ship Monk

APRIL 12, 2023

April 12, 2023 — Today, the Business Intelligence Group named 92 companies, executives, and products winners in the 2023 Excellence in Customer Service Awards. Branded tracking was fine-tuned to boost customer loyalty while providing a seamless post-purchase experience. ShipMonk is honored to once again win this award.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

A new study released today by the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum ( GELF) highlights growth and distribution strategies brands and retailers should implement to optimize international e-commerce operations now and in the future. The results address several core decisions that are driving the evolution of organizations today: .

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

This advanced transportation management and rate shopping strategy removes guesswork while infusing flexibility. MonkProtect MonkProtect is a post-purchase suite that helps ecommerce brands “stress less and grow more” by protecting ecommerce orders. To remedy this annoying situation, ShipMonk created our Virtual Carrier Network.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2020

In this retrospective of the highs and lows of the year, learn which retailers excelled, and which ones looked like they might be struggling in the fiercely competitive online retail arena. For example, general merchandise retailer Target, and consumer electronics giant Best Buy have been enjoying gains in online sales in 2019.

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