Amazon Sellers Adopt New Strategies to Cut Fulfillment Costs

Amazon Sellers Adopt New Strategies to Cut Fulfillment Costs

This paper delves into the impact of Amazon's inventory placement on seller costs and explores potential strategies to avoid it, including modifying shipping addresses, adjusting product dimensions, and merging shipments with older versions. It also provides a guide to navigating Amazon warehouses and emphasizes the importance of data-driven warehouse selection strategies. The aim is to help sellers reduce costs and improve efficiency by understanding and mitigating the challenges associated with Amazon's inventory placement program.

01/16/2026 Logistics
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Amazon Sellers Gain Edge with Five Key SEO Strategies

Amazon Sellers Gain Edge with Five Key SEO Strategies

This article delves into five key strategies for internal keyword research on Amazon: leveraging recommended keywords, analyzing competitor ASIN titles/Top Listings, exploring search trends in the front-end search bar, analyzing Search Term Report data, and utilizing brand tools and reports. It aims to help sellers reduce reliance on third-party tools and improve the accuracy and efficiency of keyword collection. This, in turn, optimizes listings, enhances advertising performance, and ultimately achieves precise traffic generation and sales growth.

UPS Expands Logisticsasaservice to Boost Revenue

UPS Expands Logisticsasaservice to Boost Revenue

UPS is actively building a 'Logistics-as-a-Service' (LaaS) ecosystem, integrating its digital services. This strategy, built on five pillars – delivery density, end-to-end visibility, financial solutions, advanced capabilities, and reverse logistics – aims to provide customers with more comprehensive and personalized logistics solutions. This addresses the challenge of declining parcel volumes and unlocks new revenue streams. Competitor FedEx is also investing in LaaS, indicating an accelerated digital transformation within the logistics industry.

Descartes Report Highlights US Port Data for Supply Chain Efficiency

Descartes Report Highlights US Port Data for Supply Chain Efficiency

Descartes Datamyne releases its U.S. Port Report, leveraging granular data analysis to reveal freight trends and productivity, empowering logistics managers to optimize supply chain decisions. The report focuses on port volumes, commodity shifts, cold chain impacts, and the Panama Canal expansion. It provides crucial information for shippers, NVOCCs, and carriers to navigate the evolving market. The report offers data-driven insights into factors impacting port performance, ultimately helping businesses improve efficiency and make informed decisions regarding their import and export strategies.

Shipware Experts Address Parcel Shipping Rates Peak Season Tariffs

Shipware Experts Address Parcel Shipping Rates Peak Season Tariffs

Shipware experts delve into the current state of the parcel shipping market in a recent podcast, covering rates, peak season challenges, and tariff impacts. They emphasize the importance of businesses closely monitoring market dynamics and optimizing their logistics strategies. Leveraging professional services to reduce costs and improve efficiency is crucial for navigating increasing market competition. Companies should proactively adapt to changing conditions to maintain a competitive edge during peak seasons and beyond, focusing on strategies like rate negotiation and efficient parcel management.

AI Boosts Logistics Amid Market Challenges

AI Boosts Logistics Amid Market Challenges

This paper delves into the challenges and opportunities facing the current logistics industry, focusing on key areas such as AI-driven digital freight matching platforms, supply chain reshaping, technological innovation, and warehouse efficiency improvements. It emphasizes that companies should actively embrace technological changes, optimize operational models, and strengthen risk management to cope with market fluctuations and achieve sustainable development. The analysis highlights the importance of leveraging technology to improve efficiency, visibility, and resilience within the logistics ecosystem.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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San Pedro Bay Ports Implement New Rules to Reduce Congestion

San Pedro Bay Ports Implement New Rules to Reduce Congestion

The Port of San Pedro Bay has introduced new vessel queuing rules, shifting the queuing basis from 'actual arrival time' to 'time of departure from the previous port'. This aims to alleviate congestion, reduce emissions, and increase transparency. After implementation, close monitoring of the number of anchored vessels, waiting times, emissions, and transit times is crucial. Furthermore, optimizing supply chain strategies is essential to collectively build an efficient and green supply chain.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Fedex Uses Empty Containers to Ease Port Congestion

Fedex Uses Empty Containers to Ease Port Congestion

FedEx has launched an innovative service leveraging empty container capacity to help customers bypass congested ports and save transit time. This initiative aims to address supply chain challenges, optimize resource allocation, and collaborate with various stakeholders to improve port congestion. The goal is to build a more efficient and resilient supply chain system by providing alternative freight solutions and mitigating the impact of port delays on businesses. This service offers a proactive approach to navigating current logistical hurdles.

Guide Released for Warehouse Management System Selection

Guide Released for Warehouse Management System Selection

enVista introduces a free online resource center offering best practice guides for WMS selection and implementation. Resources include vendor assessments, implementation strategies, ROI calculators, and more. Designed to help businesses optimize warehouse management, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. Download now to embark on a successful WMS journey.

01/19/2026 Warehousing
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Promatdx Seminars Guide Warehousing Efficiency Upgrades

Promatdx Seminars Guide Warehousing Efficiency Upgrades

ProMatDX features over 100 seminars covering all aspects of manufacturing and the supply chain. MHI's curated seminars focus on AS/RS selection, racking system planning, mobile automation applications, ROI calculation, rack safety, and virtual simulation analysis. These sessions empower businesses with knowledge to drive future growth. Visit promatshow.com for more information.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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