Shipping Archives | Blog 3DBinPacking https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/en/ Welcome to the world of packing optimization Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:02:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.2 https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-color_box_only-32x32.png Shipping Archives | Blog 3DBinPacking https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/en/ 32 32 Understanding the Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chain Management https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/en/bullwhip-effect-supply-chain/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/?p=2645 Have you ever wondered why a tiny ripple in customer demand seems to create a tsunami of chaos in global supply chains? Enter bullwhip effect – a phenomenon that can introduce unpredictability and complexity even into the most well-tuned supply chain systems. Understanding and managing this effect is crucial for maintaining the smooth operation and …

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]]> The Sustainability Shift: How Optimized Packing Lowers Carbon Footprint https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/en/the-sustainability-shift-how-optimized-packing-lowers-carbon-footprints/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:22:29 +0000 https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/?p=2618 Are your packing and shipping processes contributing to a greener planet, or are they wrapping the Earth in a shroud of carbon emissions? Traditional packing methods have been under scrutiny for their environmental impact, particularly in contributing to carbon emissions.  The narrative surrounding sustainable shipping processes is evolving, urging businesses to adopt more eco-friendly practices. …

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]]> The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Operations https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/en/the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-supply-chain-operations/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/?p=2594 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly become a transformative force in most industries, and the supply chain is no exception. But how exactly are supply chain AI solutions changing the industry? And how could you leverage it more within your organization? Here’s a thorough overview of the topic. Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Management The past …

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]]> What should you know about the proposed EU packaging directive? https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/en/what-should-you-know-about-the-proposed-eu-packaging-directive/ https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/en/what-should-you-know-about-the-proposed-eu-packaging-directive/#respond Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:24:00 +0000 https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/?p=2431 Are you aware of the latest developments in packaging regulations in the European Union? The European commission has proposed an EU Packaging Regulation, also known as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (or PPWD). This will bring significant changes to how packaging waste is managed and recycled. In this article, we will explore the …

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]]> https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/en/what-should-you-know-about-the-proposed-eu-packaging-directive/feed/ 0 Less Than Truckload shipping – what is it and how could you benefit from this?  https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/en/less-than-truckload-shipping-what-is-it/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/?p=2397 What is Less Than Truckload shipping? Less Than Truckload shipping or Less Than Load (LTL) is a type of shipping that combines multiple small shipments into a single larger one. This offers good benefits for both the logistics providers as well as their customers.  As opposed to Full truckload shipping (FTL), which applies to a shipment that …

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]]> Import and export “for personal use” https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/en/avoid-paying-duties/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 07:00:04 +0000 https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/?p=1821 European companies that trade with the rest of the world, especially the US and China, have to pay import and export duties. This rule does not always apply to private individuals. There are many factors that may affect whether your parcel will be subject to duties or not. Below, we advise you on how to …

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]]> Using courier services as an antidote to the nightmare of abandoned carts https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/en/abandoned-ecarts/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 06:00:03 +0000 https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/?p=1773 Abandoned shopping carts are a nightmare for e-commerce. Customers visit your store’s website, browse some of your items, add item after item to the shopping cart, the list of products grows and they are about to move to start the checkout process. It is like a long-distance run that has to be finished in a …

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]]> Do you need a scale when preparing a package for a courier? https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/en/determine-the-weight-of-package/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 06:00:28 +0000 https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/?p=1715 Even when you ship one package per quarter, it needs to be weighed. Sometimes one kilogram more can triple the shipping cost. When you send tens or hundreds of packages a week and you do not constantly sell the same products in precisely calculated amounts, a accurate and convenient set of scales is essential. Just …

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]]> What kind of food can be shipped by courier? https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/en/food-shipment/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 06:00:47 +0000 https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/?p=1711 Until now, sending food by courier parcels was not so popular as most food was purchased in a grocery shop or supermarket. The situation changed dramatically after the pandemic started. It has turned out that ordering food deliveries by courier parcel is one of the safest and most convenient ways to get the products you …

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]]> Should courier parcels be disinfected when packing and receiving? https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/en/desinfection-of-courier-parcels/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 06:00:51 +0000 https://blog.3dbinpacking.com/?p=1706 Whether courier parcels should be disinfected or not has been a hot topic for many weeks. It is true that pathogenic bacteria and viruses have always travelled along with courier parcels, and a courier with a runny nose could have spread viruses. However, it was only the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that triggered speculation on the possibility …

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