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Using Data to Improve Supply Chain Operations

Material Handling and Logistics

Cloud-based supply chain management tools, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are expected to figure prominently in future supply chain operations. Mistrust of data and analytics tools is not just a supply chain and logistics issue.

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BD Achieves End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

The company had access to huge amounts of trade data, for example. They came back after three days and said “we’ve got the mapping for you.” Further, the day after BD mapped an extended supply chain, things would begin to change, and the risk map would become less and less accurate. Finally, the tool is a sales tool.

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Freight Benchmarking: What Is It? Why Do It?

Logistics Bureau

Improved ability to predict and manage trends: After you’ve spent a while working with freight benchmarks, you’ll get a feel for the directions of seasonal rate fluctuations and other pricing trends. It will also make it easier to determine, for example, if you should opt for contract rates over spot rates or vice versa.

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Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It

Logistics Bureau

If you can only say “No”, I will not be surprised, because many companies have never drilled down into the costs involved in selling specific SKU categories, individual SKUs, or providing particular services connected with those sales, to specific customers or customer categories. And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis.

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An Optimistic Outlook for the LTL Market

Blue Grace Logistics

Indeed, the overall US economy appears to have awakened after a sluggish start to the year. According to the US Commerce Department, second quarter e-commerce as a percent of total retail sales increased to 8.9%, up from 7.4% clip thanks in part to strong consumer spending. clip thanks in part to strong consumer spending. E-commerce.

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Walking Ramp in Air

20Cube Logistics

Many times it has been seen that clothes become a tool through which a person expresses himself/herself. If we have to cite an example, the method of Garments-on-Hanger is an extremely useful technique that can be leveraged to transport goods from its point of origin to point of destination.

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Door to Door Sales Tips: 10 Best Strategies for Your Delivery Business

WorkWave

Door-to-door sale techniques have become increasingly difficult in the era of online shopping. Still, there are particular tips and tricks for door-to-door salespeople that make connections, build networks, and, most importantly, boost sales. The first few words out of a salesman’s mouth can make or break the sale.