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7 Ways Retailers Can Reduce Delivery Costs

Locus

Geocoding drastically cuts down on the headache of reattempted deliveries on these unclear by accurately locating unclear addresses, thereby saving costs and boosting customer satisfaction. This proximity reduces the need for long-haul deliveries, further cutting down transportation costs.

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Editor’s Choice: Tips for Trucking Companies to Decrease Their Insurance Premiums

Logistics Viewpoints

This article is from Emerge and offers tips for trucking companies to decrease their insurance premiums. Trucking companies need to manage many layers of safety and compliance, and while insurance is just one of them, it’s also among the most important and expensive. Where and How to Find Savings Within Your Company.

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4 tips to reduce cargo damage and save money on shipping costs

Shipping and Freight Resource

The more your products get damaged in shipping, the more money your company loses and the effects of that loss can spread throughout your organization, causing both direct and indirect expenses and affecting sales. But if you can reduce cargo and shipping damage , you can cut shipping costs. Make Labels Clear.

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Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses: 6 Steps to Building the Perfect Marketing Strategy 

GoShip Blog

Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved with the times, the advent of technology, and changes in consumer behavior. Why a Solid Marketing Strategy is Important A marketing strategy refers to a business’s action plan for achieving its short and long-term goals and developing a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn

EazyStock

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. Rapid cost increases, interest rate hikes and reduced demand require more effective inventory management and forecasting attention.

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Freight Costs: 5 tips to get the biggest bang for your buck

FreightWaves SONAR

The costs of logistics as a ratio of total expenses are too significant to ignore. For example, according to Global Trade Magazine , “One critical factor that executives should monitor closely is logistics management. Freight management parties can rely on these tips to recognize and respond to transportation budget limits.

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4 Tips To Cut Costs In A Warehouse

GlobalTranz

But, with a well-planned strategy, you too can reduce expenses in your workplace. Still, some losses are a predictable expense and you can’t entirely eliminate them. Reduce Labor Costs Most of your operating budget will go towards labor. Either you reduce pay or find a way to increase work efficiency.