Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

CMC Packaging Automation is renowned for its innovative on-demand packaging technology and automation expertise, while Antalis boasts an extensive distribution network and a deep understanding of customer needs across various industries. This partnership brings together the complementary strengths of both companies.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

ORM-D – Materials classified as consumer commodities that may be subject to the regulations but presents a limited hazard during transportation due to their form, quantity, and packaging. This dictates how the goods are labeled, packaged, and handled while in transit. Proper classification of hazardous materials is essential as well.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Adding almost 190,000 sq ft, Kite Packaging ’s Coventry capacity now stands at 380,000 sq ft, offering a considerably larger inventory to clients. With no shortage for space, Kite’s mobile packaging laboratory has its very own parking place when it is not out on visits. With space for c.40,000

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Stord

APRIL 16, 2024

While everyone at Stord accomplished a lot in 2023, let’s take a moment to meet some of our leadership team, and explore what they have planned for 2024 and beyond! So you must cross-train your teams, constantly test your systems, and build contingency plans for both volume spikes and valleys; that’s critical.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

Organized annually by CMC Packaging Automation, a company in the portfolio of KKR Global Impact Fund and supported by Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, this event has become a tradition in the on-demand packaging sector. CID23, the 10th edition of CMC Innovation Day, took place last Thursday, June 22nd.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 26, 2022

Pregis , a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging , has invested in a new 1,960 sq m (21,000 sq ft) customer experience facility in Europe designed to provide a holistic solutions approach to protective packaging challenges and reduce costly waste incurred by damaged products.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 23, 2024

Trouble is, managing an ecommerce brand involves certain unavoidable carbon-causing activities like packaging, shipping and returns. The UN World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainability as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 26, 2024

But you do need to make sure that everyone has the proper training and certification to handle hazmat products. Everyone from the manufacturer to your warehousing and fulfillment teams, freight and shipping companies, truck drivers and mail carriers, all need to be trained and certified to handle hazardous contents.

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Stord

AUGUST 1, 2024

ATLANTA, August 1, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced that 4 more facilities have been certified cGMP, joining 2 previous climate-controlled facilities, for a total of 6 first party locations meeting the FDA and USDA rigorous standards.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

With the 2018 General Rate Increase (GRI), FedEx and UPS are further “tightening the vise” for oversize packages. FedEx is shaving 12” off package length qualification for oversize, and UPS is adding this condition. In addition to that, the package will be billed automatically at no less than 90 lbs. What Has Changed?

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Locus

JANUARY 22, 2025

AI systems integrate GPS, IoT sensors, and intelligent algorithms to provide precise, up-to-the-minute tracking for each package. Train Your Team: Ensure staff understand how to interpret and act on real-time data. Expand & Train: Roll out platform-wide once you confirm results, and invest in training drivers and dispatchers.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Those who think trucks, trains, ships and planes define the 3PL market may be in for a surprise. He suggested that businesses are more likely to prosper if they focus on meeting the needs of customers, instead of selling products. The first thing for any 3PL to do is to understand the nature of its market and the need it meets.

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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. These are primarily made up of goods that consumers often use and replace.

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FW Logsitcs

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

From the integrity of the food products to their overall freshness, packaging plays a critical role in food-grade warehousing, prompting the need for careful consideration and adherence to a series of regulatory standards. The Role of Food Packaging Food packaging serves several essential functions in the modern food supply chain.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

These investments will go toward technology, training, and modernizing the postal infrastructure. Express Package Services and U.S. They also announced they will be increasing the surcharges associated with packages that don’t meet the criteria for packaging, weight, dimensions, or delivery area.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2021

According to Gartner research, most chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) view access to top-tier talent as a bigger barrier to innovation than access to capital*, and only 27% of these leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements**. Plus, recruiting is only part of the talent challenge.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

Of the 176 local unions with UPS members, 14 affiliates did not show up to a meeting in Washington DC to review the agreement. Walmart dangled first-year truck driver salaries of up to $110,000 and a 12-week training program for its Walmart and Sam’s Club store and warehouse workers. O’Brien.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Big business from about 2011 onwards started realising the value of adding e-learning to staff training programmes. Corporate training is now a $200 billion USD industry, with e-learning taking up more than half of this amount. Because they are expensive, however, they are mainly used as training tools by large corporations.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 5, 2024

Perfect How You Track Packages Lost and delayed packages are a big peak season problem. Specifics aside, unique barcodes and tracking numbers are scanned every time a package is moved. Some important other status notifications to employ include: In Transit – The order is “en route” on a plane, train, ship, or truck.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The initiative involves placing RFID tags on packages and wearable devices on employees to eliminate manual scans, reduce misloads, and accelerate parcel throughput in the delivery giant’s warehouses. The smart package program also aims to improve the customer experience by slashing the rate of packages placed in the wrong delivery vehicle.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

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. It may require hiring IT professionals and trained technicians to install electrical components or setup a home automation system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

There are 3 common myths when it comes to adding new voice solutions to existing host or warehouse management systems (WMS): The Legacy Myth – You need a Tier 1 WMS to use voice-directed mobile applications so you should replace your custom-built systems or upgrade your legacy WMS package before looking at other solutions.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 8, 2025

From reducing carbon emissions to adopting eco-friendly packaging, the demand for greener options will only grow in years ahead. Maybe its switching to local suppliers, using electric vehicles for deliveries, or reducing waste in packaging. Meet Supply Chain Analytics Pulse a free platform to keep you in the loop.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

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. I’m currently training the coordinators at Angel Flight West and other groups. I’ve been involved with the organization since 1989. – Tweet this. Donate today.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

Insights from a recent industry whitepaper detailing a similar example exclaim that turnover during the first three months drops by 25% , saving the company thousands in recruitment and training costs. By addressing this issue with optimized shift planning, the firm meets its contractual obligations and improves client satisfaction.

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

Meet all necessary licensing and legal obligations 6. Hire and train the right team 9. A medical courier service employs trained professionals who understand the urgency and importance of their deliveries. Train your staff to handle inquiries, resolve issues promptly, and ensure safe and efficient deliveries.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2020

. “As much as e-commerce is a commercial opportunity for once traditional retail B2B businesses, they also face acute growing pains as they struggle to meet warehouse and fulfilment demands. That’s where third party logistics (3PL) companies have an opportunity to seize the day.

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World Food Programme Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2019

Meet Ali’s cash cow, Sabah The Bekaa Valley is the agricultural heartland of Lebanon where many people own cows. Once semester one was complete, additional theoretical courses were available on how to package and market dairy produce. But, as one man explains, not everyone knows how to make the most of their bovine family.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

This applies to pharmaceuticals that are characteristically toxic, or that meet the definition of certain “listed” wastes, such as P and U listed acutely hazardous substances. Upon being “discarded,” those pharmaceuticals become solid waste, triggering management obligations under the Resource Conservation and Restoration Act (RCRA).

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

This includes how they must be classified, packed, marked, labelled and documented – as well as the dangerous goods training which must be completed by the people packing and sending them. cell phones, fragrances) without them knowing any of the packaging, labeling, documentation, and other compliance requirements.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 2, 2023

Currently, hazmat regulation penalties are: Maximum civil penalty violation is $84,424 per day, per violation, Maximum civil penalty violation that results in death, serious illness, severe injury, or large destruction of property is $196,992 per day, per violation, Civil penalty for a violation of hazardous training is $508 per employee, per day.

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WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

Despite offering higher wages and bonuses, they struggled to meet delivery deadlines, resulting in customer complaints and loss of sales. While essential for safety, these regulations reduce the number of active driving hours, necessitating more drivers to meet delivery demands.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The number of package flights operated by FedEx Express and UPS significantly declined month over month in July, underscoring how far the overall air cargo market has sunk since the spring of 2022 and the effect of efficiency initiatives the companies have undertaken in response to lower express volumes. Downing St.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

GEFCO will gradually replace Airbus’ disposable packaging with reusable, foldable containers. The move demonstrates both companies’ commitment to meeting the strictest environmental standards while boosting efficiency in the aviation sector.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In the last few months alone we announced exciting deals to install lockers at Northern Rail train stations, and on site at Co-Op stores.” We have to ensure that we meet the needs of both the carriers and the locations, which is why balance is so important.”

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 16, 2024

Whether it’s food and beverage , packaging , or plastics , a rock-solid product that addresses the specific needs of your focus verticals can help you streamline sales processes, achieve higher conversion rates, accelerate lead generation efforts and create more predictable renewal rates.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

To counteract such scenes, warehouses boosted their permanent staff by recruiting hordes of temporary workers for anything from a couple of weeks to a couple of months, all of whom needed expensive and time-consuming vetting, onboarding and training.

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