Amazon Upgrades Fulfillment by Merchant with New Efficiency Tools

Amazon Upgrades Fulfillment by Merchant with New Efficiency Tools

Amazon FBM has received a major upgrade, introducing four key features including custom vacation settings and multi-location shipping management. These enhancements aim to improve sellers' control over the fulfillment process and inventory management efficiency. Sellers can now flexibly schedule vacations, optimize multi-warehouse layouts, accurately track logistics, and simplify inventory management. This will help reduce operating costs, enhance the buyer experience, and strengthen market competitiveness. The upgrade focuses on giving sellers more power and flexibility in managing their FBM operations.

02/12/2026 Logistics
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Waffle House Index Highlights Disaster Supply Chain Insights

Waffle House Index Highlights Disaster Supply Chain Insights

The Waffle House Index reflects the severity of a disaster. Their disaster supply chain management encompasses preparedness, communication, inventory, menu, and personnel. Lessons can be learned from their risk assessment practices and resilient design. This includes proactive planning, clear communication channels, strategic inventory management to ensure essential supplies, menu adjustments to accommodate limited resources, and effective workforce management to maintain operations during and after a crisis. These aspects provide valuable insights for enhancing supply chain resilience in the face of disruptive events.

01/27/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Best Practices for Overseas PV Module Warehousing Optimization

Best Practices for Overseas PV Module Warehousing Optimization

This article uses Hengcang Gravity's Dutch overseas warehouse as an example to detail the standardized requirements for key aspects such as incoming inspection, identification management, and storage condition control of photovoltaic modules. It emphasizes the importance of temperature and humidity control, cleanliness management, traceability technology application, and anti-corrosion treatment. The aim is to provide photovoltaic companies with professional reference for overseas warehousing management. This includes best practices for ensuring product integrity and minimizing potential damage during storage and handling.

01/27/2026 Warehousing
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Shipping Industry Braces for Oversupply As New Vessels Flood Market

Shipping Industry Braces for Oversupply As New Vessels Flood Market

After a period of recovery, the container shipping industry faces potential overcapacity risks due to a surge in new vessel deliveries. Capacity management is crucial. Shipping companies need to assess the situation carefully, strengthen capacity management, embrace digital transformation, and practice sustainable development to consolidate recovery gains and achieve sustainable growth. This will contribute to the prosperity of global trade. Effective capacity management and digital adoption are key to navigating the challenges and ensuring long-term success in a dynamic market.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Fleet Managers Shift Focus to Mobility Leadership

Fleet Managers Shift Focus to Mobility Leadership

The logistics industry is undergoing profound transformation, challenging traditional fleet management. Logistics managers must embrace innovative technologies like drones, master data analytics, reshape talent development models, solve the 'last mile' problem, and embrace the 'on-demand economy'. Ultimately, the transition from fleet management to mobility management is crucial for survival in future competition. This requires a shift in mindset and a focus on leveraging data and technology to optimize operations and meet evolving customer demands. Adapting to these changes is essential for success.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Guatemala Customs Boosts Leadership for Trade Efficiency

Guatemala Customs Boosts Leadership for Trade Efficiency

With the support of the World Customs Organization, the Tax Administration Superintendency of Guatemala held a leadership and management development workshop to enhance the leadership and management skills of customs officials. Through self-awareness exercises, learning personnel management tools, and practical drills, participants unleashed their potential for change and innovation, injecting strong momentum into the modernization of Guatemalan customs and building an efficient and convenient customs clearance environment. The workshop aimed to cultivate future leaders and improve overall organizational performance.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Port of Los Angeles Rebounds Signaling Shipping Recovery

Port of Los Angeles Rebounds Signaling Shipping Recovery

The Port of Los Angeles saw a 7% year-over-year increase in cargo volume in October, marking the third consecutive month of growth and boosting its market share to 46%. ZIM's resumption of express services signals market confidence. While slightly down month-over-month, the port is proactively addressing challenges by expanding cold chain and e-commerce logistics. Furthermore, the port is committed to a green port strategy, striving for sustainable development amidst a complex economic landscape. The port aims to maintain its competitive edge by adapting to evolving market demands and prioritizing environmental responsibility.

01/16/2026 Logistics
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How To Accurately Master Product Inventory And Turnover Days

How To Accurately Master Product Inventory And Turnover Days

This article explores the importance of product inventory and turnover days, along with management strategies, emphasizing the need to focus on inventory during off-peak seasons. Analyzing inventory structure, conducting historical comparisons, and enhancing communication with stores are essential for optimizing inventory management and improving sales performance.

07/23/2025 Logistics
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