Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

The recent announcement underscores some of the uncertainties merchants have to deal with when they rely on fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) to meet orders. Bank of America’s survey represented views from 44 shippers in industries including retail, consumer goods and manufacturing.

Inventory Reduction 116

Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills 116

247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Shippers recognize the need for agility, but 42 percent of survey respondents said they have not made the required changes to improve their agility over the past five years. Yet, only roughly a third of all survey takers agreed that companies do enough to effectively manage last yard issues. 3PLStudy.com. .

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Shippers recognize the need for agility, but 42 percent of survey respondents said they have not made the required changes to improve their agility over the past five years. Yet, only roughly a third of all survey takers agreed that companies do enough to effectively manage last yard issues. 3PLStudy.com.

Supply Chain Planning Software 30

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

This would dramatically change how the concept of small packages are delivered, moving small package delivery from trucks to air, while hastening the entire process. And according to a BI intelligence survey of major cities, people are willing to pay for the service.

Transportation 63

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

But many people are not aware that last-mile deliveries are also handled by thousands of small local and regional package delivery firms. Package delivery companies are prime targets as well. Collaboration between providers and customers can squeeze out costs in other areas as well.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 148

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Gordon Glazer, senior consultant for San Diego-based parcel consultancy Shipware LLC , noted that there appears to be a disconnect relating to the Task Force report indicating that the USPS must pursue new cost-cutting strategies that will enable it to meet the changing realities of its business model.

Cost Reduction 28

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