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Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics
week of 10/17/2018 |
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| How to Reduce Ecommerce Fulfillment Center Injuries |
| With constant incoming product, replenishment, picking and shipping, the typical ecommerce fulfillment center is a beehive of activity. Add seasonal employees and the injury potential goes up dramatically. Here are some of the more common causes of injuries, some information from OSHA and insights and recommendations.…» |
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| What You Need to Know When Changing 3PL Providers |
| The decision to change your third-party logistics provider should not be taken lightly, but sometimes it can be the most effective way to move your business forward. Thinking about making a change? The following guidelines may be helpful in considering why, when and how to switch your 3PL provider.…» |
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| USPS Proposing Parcel Rate Increases in 9%-12% Range |
| The USPS is proposing a number of rate changes that would be effective on Jan. 27 including an average 9.3% increase in its Parcel Select service for packages weighing more than 1 lb., as it looks to recover rising costs and deals with stiff competition from major carriers.…» |
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| Breaking Down the New FedEx Fuel Surcharges vs. UPS |
| Understanding the fuel surcharges from the major carriers can be a tricky proposition. While FedEx has yet to make a grand announcement, both carriers reserve the right to regularly review their fuel pricing. How much are your fuel charges increasing? Learn how the new rates from FedEx stack up vs. main rival UPS.…» |
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| Amazon Research Project Reportedly Testing Robotic Picking Arms |
| Amazon is reportedly experimenting with robotic arms that can visually identify items on a conveyor, pick them up using a compressed air vacuum gripper and place them on a table or shelf. At the same time the company says publicly the state of the art isn't there yet to handle the wide variety of products it stores and sells.…» |
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