As discussed in our previous article “The Importance of Last Mile Logistics,” last-mile delivery is a crucial part of the supply chain. Ensuring it runs smoothly can make all the difference between enjoying repeat business from a satisfied customer or having to deal with costly returns and negative reviews. Nowadays, consumers demand shorter delivery slots …
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Customers take it for granted that their items will arrive properly packaged and, most importantly, in the right box. However, choosing the correct box for every shipment relies on understanding the Box Certificates found on the base of most cardboard boxes. These box certificates contains a wealth of information about the specifications of the box, …
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Environmentalists have been urging everyone to choose greener and more sustainable options for a long while, but the increased demand for eCommerce over the past few months has seen their voice grow in stature. Since Covid-19, consumers have become increasingly sensitive toward packaging. Excess packaging is difficult and cumbersome to recycle, and manufacturers and consumers …
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Most people assume that introducing robotics into an industry would decrease the need for a human workforce, but a recent study has discovered this isn’t necessarily the case. Statistics Canada found that Canadian companies investing in robotics over the past two decades have also increased their human workforce. Companies that had automated certain tasks had …
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Anyone who ordered gifts for the recent holidays will know the supply chains are under severe strain at the moment, and many packages failed to arrive on time. While eCommerce has grown significantly over the past few years, there is nothing like a pandemic to bring this into sharper focus. With increasing numbers of people …
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Effectively managing last mile deliveries has always been challenging, but never more so than during the past year. It is one of the fastest-growing and often the most complicated part of a supply chain. Challenges Facing eCommerce Companies Demand for all types of goods delivery has increased exponentially, creating major headaches for shipping companies trying …
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Air freight logistics has become more challenging over the past year. Like so many industries, it has needed to adapt rapidly to changing circumstances. While previously, much of the industry was B2B, it has increasingly become more business-to-consumer oriented. The freight industry has also needed to compensate for the loss of cargo space. Previously, a …
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We are delighted to announce the editorial team at Inbound Logistics has selected MagicLogic Optimization Inc. as a Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for 2021. This marks the nineteenth consecutive year MagicLogic has been chosen for this honor. Each year, we proudly display our Top 100 badge on communications with customers and on our website. …
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We tend to take pallets for granted as they are everywhere and can be a nuisance for businesses once unloaded. However, they are a critical part of the supply chain, and the supply of pallets is affected when they remain in one place for too long. Around two billion pallets are estimated to be in …
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1. Our shipping costs are too high, and containers/pallets are never properly filled. MagicLogic specializes in high-efficiency container and pallet loading. From railcars to trucks to pallets to ULDs and small parcels. Typical savings are in the 5-20% range and are easily calculated and tracked. 2. We get fined and turned around because our trucks …
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