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6 Key Elements of Effective Supply Chain Management

Tom Mulawka — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:11:41 +0000

Welcome to the exciting world of supply chain management! Now, you might be thinking, “Exciting? Really?” But bear with me. It’s exactly as interesting as minimizing your inventory costs and keeping your customers happy! What is Supply Chain Management? In the dynamic world of logistics and shipping, supply chain management (SCM) serves as the backbone …

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The rise of e-commerce and same-day delivery

Tom Mulawka — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

The rise of e-commerce and same-day delivery has not only changed the way we shop but also the way we expect our purchases to be delivered. One of the most notable trends in this sector is the growing demand for ultra fast delivery services. Continue reading for a thorough overview of the current state of …

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Micro-Fulfillment Centers. The next stage of the fight for the last mile

Tom Mulawka — Mon, 08 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Warehouses are generally located on the outskirts of major cities. The choice of location is determined by land prices, easy access to transportation and distribution networks. This scheme is being challenged by micro-fulfillment centers. They are created within the boundaries of urban agglomerations, even in their very centers. These are small facilities that are a …

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The logistics of returns in e-commerce – time for reusable courier packaging

Tom Mulawka — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0000

When you think of reusable packaging, you probably imagine a crate, container or special suitcase. However, reusable packaging can also be an ordinary cardboard box. Interestingly, it can be used as is. The only important things are its design and size. A reusable product is an item that can be used more than once. Subsequent uses …

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Will machines take people’s work in warehouses?

Tom Mulawka — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000

It has been said that the implementation of the idea of Industry 4.0, including Warehouses 4.0, may lead to a serious reduction in the number of jobs. Automation and robotisation raise many concerns. But is it right? Will machines actually take jobs away from people? The fact is that machines could take our jobs now: we …

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Re-commerce. Fashion or increasing environmental awareness?

Tom Mulawka — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:00:52 +0000

Each year, two billion tonnes of municipal waste are generated worldwide. How can you illustrate how much that actually is? Suppose each ton of rubbish is represented by a 1 × 1 × 1 m cube.Two billion, or 2,000 million cubes, are enough to build a cuboid with a base of 1000 × 1000 meters …

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How has COVID-19 changed customer expectations in e-commerce?

Tom Mulawka — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 07:00:09 +0000

The pandemic has definitely changed e-commerce. Record sales increases by both sellers and courier companies were very common. However, changes in customer expectations which may turn out to be less spectacular, may become much more important in the long run. There is general agreement that the pandemic did not generate any new e-commerce trends, but …

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Will humanoid robots replace couriers?

Tom Mulawka — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 07:00:59 +0000

Last mile logistics is a hot topic in the courier industry, as delivering a package from a local courier depot to the customers’ front doors is the shortest, but at the same time the most expensive, stage in the entire delivery process. No wonder courier companies are frantically looking for a solution to the last …

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115 and a half packages per second. How does the largest courier sorting plant in the world work?

Tom Mulawka — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:00:21 +0000

A cargo Jumbo Jet is approaching the runway. Before this machine stops, another appears in the air above the airport. This time it may be a smaller Boeing 757, Airbus A300 or McDonnell Douglas MD-11. During peak shipping times, these flying monsters land one after another at 60-second intervals. They all have brown tails with the …

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Why are couriers switching to electric cars?

Tom Mulawka — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 06:00:10 +0000

Being eco-friendly is fashionable and is getting more and more common. Global tycoons of the courier industry are preparing to abandon diesel vehicles, which are horrible polluters, in favor of quiet, zero-emission vehicles with electric motors. Sound suspicious? Because it IS suspicious – a global corporation that does something green is as common in the …

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