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Have you heard of the Shipathon ? The Shipathon is nothing less than an intense parcel delivery marathon for all the logistics and e-commerce players, who are particularly busy at the end of the year, with Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas of course. The colour palette for future promotional days is growing all the time, and will soon be complete: Purple Friday and Yellow Friday are already here !…
Not a day goes by that we don't have to deal with them. We use them to pack, preserve and protect, but also to transport. So what are we talking about? We're talking about packaging and everything that goes with it. 1. The Oscars ceremony The Packaging Oscars ceremony has been held every year since 1955. The event has become a must, even a compulsory milestone in the race…
Table of contents : Introduction A- A few figures and definitions for a better understanding of the subject B- From merchant site to delivery 1)- Physical flow 2)-The flow of information 3)-Financial and administrative flows Conclusion In the previous article ("Back to school, a time of excitement in the online world"), we looked at the shopping habits of online consumers. Today, we turn our attention to the key players in…
Ever since we were children, the start of the new school year has been synonymous with "new beginnings". It's a time of year when the economic stakes are very high. E-tailers strive to meet the ever-growing demands of the market. Consumer purchasing practices are changing, and the vast majority of them are moving towards digital consumption (on the internet). This change was accentuated by the Covid-19 global health crisis. In…
A review of the career of Thierry Fabris, trainer and consultant with a passion for logistics After a purely logistics-based education, including a DUT in Transport and Logistics obtained in Lille, Thierry Fabris is now at the head of two flourishing companies : TFCL, a consultancy firm offering services in four main areas (implementation of logistics information systems such as WMS (e.g. Medline, Groupe Coopératif Agricole Unicor), TMS and other…
Every year, the French buy around 680 million tonnes of clothing. In 15 years, between 2003 and 2018, there has been a 60% increase in the way the French buy clothes and textiles. The study also showed that people in France are throwing away their clothes twice as quickly as before, with around 4 million items of clothing thrown away every year in 2018. These staggering figures, which make even…
Customer satisfaction is always a priority. Read the article : https://www.facebook.com/EtxeLogistika/photos/a.128175571927790/311397876938891/?type=3&av=101738821528912&eav=AfaBpCuM2HghqjTNphveLb9HbjBheqIkUTQZMzFjeSAVlPXoC7tgVqe9QLrETGhpEro&theater Photo credits : @EtxeLogistika
Poem :
Lightness "Dawn lightly dispenses the first rays of the sun
A drop of dew lingers on the slumbering leaf
Half-wake, half-sleep, soft, padded moments
Prolong the night and let the dreams last longer The dragonfly unfurls its glittering wing
In the crystal-clear morning, it takes flight
Like a flash of bright silver
A light will-o'-the-wisp that you dare touch She crosses the ribbons on her bent ankles
Her…
The AGEC law The AGEC (Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy) law was enacted in France in February 2020. It aims to reduce waste by encouraging the use of reusable packaging and to promote a more circular economy, where resources are reused and waste minimised. One of the law's key measures concerns single-use e-commerce packaging. From 2023, e-tailers must gradually reduce the use of single-use plastic packaging. The law encourages the…
Testimonial from the Plérin (Saint-Brieuc) branch https://www.mbefrance.fr/fr/envoi/plerin/2536 Video of a hybrid application - Blocbox® wedged together with bubble wrap Multi-services make it easier for businesses Mail Boxes Etc. is a global network of multi-service agencies dedicated to making life easier for businesses in a wide range of areas: micro logistics, digital printing, marketing and communication, domiciliation and mailbox rental and...packaging and shipping of course ! Mail Boxes Etc. is continuing…
Definition of musculoskeletal disorders : Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) represent a major challenge in a multitude of sectors. These disorders can encompass a range of problems, such as back, shoulder, arm, wrist and knee pain, with a significant impact on workers' health and well-being. These disorders are caused not only by working conditions, but also by individual factors such as age and health status. Risk factors : There are several risk factors for…
. Les crash tests sont des essais effectués pour évaluer la sécurité des véhicules et d'autres équipements en simulant des collisions. Ils sont conçus pour reproduire les conditions d'un accident afin de mesurer les performances en termes de protection des occupants et de résistance structurelle. . En effet, les crash tests sont des outils essentiels pour garantir la sécurité des véhicules et d’autres équipements, en permettant aux constructeurs et aux…
What are the relevant questions to ask when considering the purchase of the most economical cushioning solution ? You are a logistician, craftsman and/or e-merchant and you want to optimise your packaging costs as much as possible while ensuring the protection of your creations, products or those of your customers within the parcel. To go beyond a simple packaging purchase price reflex, you need to broaden your thinking and take other…
The Jonathan Lassus-David Challenge 6 years ago, Jonathan Lassus-David, a Paris firefighter from Oloron-Sainte-Marie, lost his life in a tragic fire while doing his duty, leaving behind his wife and two children. In tribute to his commitment, his friends and colleagues decided to create the Jonathan Lassus-David Challenge, which takes place every two years in Oloron-Sainte-Marie. The aim of this event is to transcend sadness by sharing a day together…
Zoom in on one of the solutions for drastically reducing the vacuum in parcels. Automated carton packaging solution Nature abhors a vacuum... And it's not the only one! On average, 43% of a dispatched parcel is empty*. When the 370 senior managers questioned estimated it at only 25%, this shows just how high the stakes are and how many areas there are for improvement. The figure is as high as…
In 2021, recycled textile sheets known as PTR were launched as a complement to expanding wadding, offering distinct technical characteristics. Technical specifications : This innovation, dubbed OuatboxTECH, represents an innovative cushioning solution, made from a blend of textile fibers such as cotton, wool, linen and hemp, guaranteeing uniform, ecological and high-performance cushioning. Made in France from 100% recycled and recyclable materials, these recycled textile sheets have been specially designed to…
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. Loin de se contenter de survoler le sujet, en quelques lignes seulement cet article scrute et examine, en profondeur et avec adresse, les secrets de fabrication des marques Blocbox et Ouatbox. Le journaliste, Tiziano POLITO, questionne également le consultant à l’origine du concept, Gilles Detiège. C’est alors l’occasion de découvrir les coulisses de l’innovation et de mieux comprendre…
U niversal innovative wedging solution , BlocBox is an assembly of fibers forming an economic, eco-responsible and efficient material. This expansive wadding, made in France, labeled 100% recycled and recyclable, with proven physical-mechanical properties, offers optimal protection of products during their transport and delivery. Fragile, heavy, blunt, deformable objects ... BlocBox fills the emptiness of the container (cartons, cases, bubble envelopes or bags) and protects your products. BlocBox helps to…
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