Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As ecommerce grew at double digit rates, while in store sales grew at less than the rate of inflation, retailers were looking for a way to turn their stores into a competitive weapon. Omnichannel Order Management Systems are Complex For retailers, implementing a sound omnichannel strategy can be difficult.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In PART 1 of our “Peak Season 2022 Guide for eCommerce Brands” we discussed the major problems that affect eCommerce brands for peak season 2022, and the solutions entrepreneurs can seek to resolve them. It can be difficult for eCommerce brands, (DTC brands in particular) to prep for the onslaught of Black Friday sales.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved with the times, the advent of technology, and changes in consumer behavior. If your small business must survive amidst the stiff competition in the eCommerce industry, formulating an effective marketing plan that targets your specific customer base is essential.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Is your ecommerce business one of those that’s been growing steadily in recent years, and seen an absolute boom since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged? So what do you need to do to prevent high demand from being a double-edged sword and potentially stymieing your ability to compete in the lucrative, but fierce ecommerce marketplace?

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Strategy and precision around the holidays are as important to ecommerce store owners as lights and ornaments are to the pivotal pine tree. Considering all that, ecommerce stores need to have their ducks (or, rather, gifts) in a row come peak season. Think ecommerce stores that specialize in clothes, toys, and books for example.

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FW Logsitcs

MAY 13, 2024

But managing eCommerce shipping in-house can be a logistical nightmare for high-growth brands. Why e-Commerce Shipping Matters for Business Growth In the competitive world of eCommerce, a seamless customer experience is no longer a luxury. In today’s fast-paced world, customers expect lightning-fast delivery.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2020

As online retail has become such a massive catalyst for changes in supply chain and logistics thinking and practice over the last few years, I thought it worth greeting the New Year with a brief look at the ecommerce sector and how some of its players have performed in 2019. Who Else is Doing Well in Online Retail?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

Some chose to carry on with their digital journeys as they must find better ways as the physical and operational logistics footprint were changing rapidly to adapt to the new customer-first, eCommerce expectations. Now, logistics providers are accelerating the pace to adopt new technologies to serve customer-first and eCommerce expectations.

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Locus

MAY 25, 2022

Take last-mile deliveries for example. Here are seven key strategies that they have used to make it happen. Studies have shown that personalized communication contributes to a delightful customer experience and builds brand loyalty. Time to bring your strategies into action using a dispatch management platform!

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy. Do You Lack Confidence in Your Pricing Strategies? If not, your pricing strategies could inadvertently limit your profit margins , either by throttling revenue or gifting sales to your competitors. Are You Missing Opportunities in Pricing Strategy?

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Zebra Technologies Corporation today released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study, which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

Few retailers can hope to grow, or even survive today, without the ability to sell through ecommerce channels. Some have hit on the right strategies and are thriving in the new normal, and others are struggling. Today, 90% of Target’s ecommerce orders are fulfilled from its retail stores. The Dark Store Trend.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Standing out from the crowd among millions of ecommerce businesses in the US requires you to connect with your audience on an emotional level. The ecommerce industry is more competitive than it has ever been. Also, a 2017 study found that over 55% of Americans are loyal to brands with values that resonated with them.

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Conger

JULY 30, 2021

Top challenges and the steps for adopting an omnichannel distribution strategy. 4 Steps for Adapting to an Omnichannel Distribution Strategy. With the rise of eCommerce, consumers have more purchasing options than ever before. To reiterate, an omnichannel strategy will integrate each of these channels. Let’s get started!

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Regardless of where you’re at in the eCommerce ecosystem, increasing your sales volume is always a priority. When it comes to eCommerce, it’s never a good idea to be solely reliant on a singular sales channel, no matter how awesome or user-friendly it is. videos, podcasts, eBooks, infographics, case studies… the list goes on.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Ecommerce competition was already fierce before the pandemic curbed consumer enthusiasm for in-store shopping, and now, it is even more so. For example: Compared to selling a product in-store, the cost to deliver that same item as a small parcel can be several times higher. For a large parcel, that difference can double.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Delivery experience drives customer retention, and it is driving reference and many studies and numbers about it. Where did you grow up in India, and where did you study? What was clear is that eCommerce is coming a big thing. The first customer that we signed up with was a large eCommerce company in India.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? At that point, each SKU will be taken to any convenient storage location in the warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Alex Pradhan, Product Strategy Leader John Galt Solutions, told me that “all planning vendors have bold marketing around AI.” Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes. The processing units in an oil refinery, for example, operate at high temperature and high pressure.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The rise of ecommerce. In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation. Fifty-two percent of respondents are working on individual digital projects but lack an overarching strategy that links all these efforts.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

This is one of the conclusions from the recent study “Personal luxury: Supply Chain challenges & how to prepare for the future”, developed by Arvato Supply Chain Solutions in cooperation with the international strategy consultancy Roland Berger.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Boatner adds that the adoption of user-friendly consumer products, whether Android or Apple’s iOS, has helped streamline customers’ OS strategies. He describes an OS-agnostic terminal platform that can help unify, for example, the Android devices companies use in their warehouses with the iOS devices they use in the field.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

According to a study by the Manufacturing Institute, less than 30 percent of manufacturing workers are women. technologies, such as the above examples, can raise productivity by 40 percent. An example of this would be a company sponsoring a solar energy farm or a project for reforestation. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

To develop a method to analyse and contain CO2 consumption and emissions deriving from the automatic packaging processes of Sitma lines with a specific focus on e-commerce solutions and then define a go-to-market strategy. However, the company wanted to go a step further and look for tools able to provide objective data and values.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Importance of Using Social Media in Your Ecommerce Strategy. The most significant advantage of incorporating social media in your ecommerce strategy is that it allows you to showcase your business to a broad audience at a low cost. According to recent studies by Datareportal, the world currently has over 4.6

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Growers, shippers, and retailers with advanced supply chain strategies are earning consumer loyalty, thanks in part to the supply chain professionals who plan, execute, and adapt to the challenges posed by fresh produce. A perfect example of how the transitional seasons demand the produce supply chain is built to be nimble and adaptable.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 23, 2019

Crowdsourcing apps, same-day delivery, and ecommerce trends continue to impact last mile delivery expectations. A great example of this change is the way Americans shop for furniture. The average length of haul is declining with the shift toward ecommerce. New supply chain strategies. But not anymore.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. According to a study by The Insight Partners , the global 4PL market was valued in terms of revenue at $56,472.1

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 17, 2022

We’re talking responsible consumption and production, for example, transition to renewable energy, ethical labor and trade, the manufacturing and retail impacts on life on land and underwater, just being sustainable and meaningfully contributing to the communities where we operate. Sustainable Supply Chain in Action: An Example.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

An ecommerce fulfillment warehouse in the USA sends the wrong packages to customers. a pair of jeans that didn’t come from a sweatshop, for example. Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help. A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. A supplier in Mexico mixes up two similar parts.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Now, traditional ‘bricks and mortar’ companies like supermarket chain Woolworths in Australia and international home furnishings company IKEA are adding ecommerce to operations already in place to become ‘clicks and mortar’ operations. With internet access widely available, ecommerce customer demand can originate almost anywhere.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The problem with that strategy is that you are essentially keeping your cash flow in stock that isn’t moving. For example, a previously unpopular product may suddenly receive a sales boost due to a celebrity endorsement. The fifth strategy that you should employ involves being proactive about dealing with shrinkage.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. Finally, we’ll explore the potential impact (and coping tactics) for existing forwarders.

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Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

Back in 2017, the Click & Collect Retail Consumer Preference Study revealed that nearly one third of shoppers made an online purchase and subsequently picked their order up at a store during the 2016 holiday season. To justify the price of square footage, retail locations must now serve as a node in eCommerce fulfillment.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

Indeed, a study completed last year shows that only around 26% of companies were using a transportation management system. As recently as four or five years ago, the reason for the low adoption of TMS products would have been easier to understand.

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