TOP ISSUES FACING 3PL'S AND COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSES

January 6, 2020

Power consumption: Energy cost have increased  33% over the past decade. Consumption rose from 5.25 c/KWH to over 7.01 c/KWH this accounting for nearly 15 percent of the facilities operating cost. Next to energy, labor costs are the second largest concern for a 3PL warehouse. The demand for skilled labor is at an all time high with manufactures, repack operators and other warehouses and retailers all competing for the same worker.

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AGUNSA

Agencias Universales SA. The Group's principal activity is operating maritime port services. Other activities include the operation as a shipping agency, the participation by itself or through related companies in the air business as promoter and controlling partner, the fulfillment of concessionaire activities in international airports, the provision of tug services, the development of logistics and cargo distribution, the participation in the bunkering business and the operation as general sales agent for United Airlines, Emirates and Air Canada. It has a total of 72 offices in 20 countries of America, Europe and Asia.

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INVESTING IN SUPPLY CHAIN PREPAREDNESS

Infographic | March 23, 2020

from complex emergencies to sudden onset responses, recent cooperative studies tri HELP Logistics, Kuehne Logistics University. Action Contre la Faim France, Global Logistics Cluster, If RC, Save the Childern International and INICEF, show just how important preparedness action can be across die humanitarian supply chain.

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Supply chain planning

Infographic | January 27, 2020

Supply chain management software is segmented into planning components and execution components. Planning are activities such as developing demands forecasts, establishing the supplies, planning and scheduling manufacturing operations, and developing key performance metrics to ensure efficient and cost effective operations.

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SHIPPING SOLUTIONS FOR ECOMMERCE

Infographic | January 31, 2020

Choosing your packaging: When choosing what material to use for your products, it's important to consider the following: Packaging size packaging weight. Packaging durability: Will it maintain its integrity in bad weather. Origin country 2 product fragility product shape. Eco-friendly packaging options.

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How to Manage Your Supply Chain

Infographic | December 11, 2019

Effective produce software integrates seamlessly with your shopfloor systems to offer complete product movement visibility from farm to fork. Here's how streamlined operations should look throughout the supply chain process. Fenn Label/Package Record harvest Print PTI dates and compliant locations for GSI and GTIN each item barcodes

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International Shipping Maritime, Air and Rail Industries Proactively Address Environmental Impacts

Infographic | April 10, 2020

International regulations for moving freight by ship and air are aligned to the goal of limiting sulfur and carbon emissions. International shippers need to be aware of new and upcoming regulations to make appropriate decisions for their businesses — or get the expert help they need. Meanwhile, railways have partnered with ports to promote emission-reducing intermodal rail.

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WORKING OF LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Infographic | January 3, 2020

Mechanism of Logistics Management. A proper supply chain may include transportation, shipping, receiving, storage supplier. Manufacture transmit load to supplier, warehouse and 3 PL Providers & Packages will be given to the local facility.

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AGUNSA

Agencias Universales SA. The Group's principal activity is operating maritime port services. Other activities include the operation as a shipping agency, the participation by itself or through related companies in the air business as promoter and controlling partner, the fulfillment of concessionaire activities in international airports, the provision of tug services, the development of logistics and cargo distribution, the participation in the bunkering business and the operation as general sales agent for United Airlines, Emirates and Air Canada. It has a total of 72 offices in 20 countries of America, Europe and Asia.

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