Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Has your company ever suffered problems with, implemented, or even considered implementing a sales and operations (S&OP) planning process? More to the point, though, for S&OP to be effective, it matters not whether a company uses Excel spreadsheets or the latest best-of-breed sales and operations planning software.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

These types of goods are also meant to be consumed almost immediately, so CPGs are usually shipped in massive quantities to meet the consumer’s demands. Conditions such as the freight container’s temperatures and the care exercised during loading and unloading are carefully considered when transporting specialty goods.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

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.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 13, 2018

A graduate of the University of Central Florida with an exercise science degree, Britt was looking for a career with countless opportunities – and a company where she could apply her skills and learn from her mentors. As Britt was job searching, she came across Penske’s Sales and Operations Management Trainee Program (MT Program). “I

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 26, 2018

As the VP of Sales for a large national truckload carrier recently told me, “Today, our negotiation strategy is indifference. After you’ve narrowed down your list to a few finalists, test them and see how they perform. In this market, your carriers know that they don’t have to “negotiate” with you. Don’t like our rates? Want proof?

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

For example, you don’t want to assume that a single logistics strategy and service approach will meet all your customers’ needs. That will be an essential step to help you understand your current supply chain capabilities and where they may need improvement to meet those customer expectations—and address key trends in supply chain management.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 6, 2018

After all, they want to make their money back as quickly as possible and then sit back as the profits from sales roll in. In other words, investors like to see a business’ sales revenue grow faster than its costs. The term doesn’t directly relate to sales revenue or to profit. Sorry, but that’s just not the case.

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