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BD Achieves End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

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. But the further up the supply chain BD went, the less incentive suppliers had to participate in these exercises.

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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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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. The range of such tools is growing along with demand, so you should be able to find one that matches your budgetary and capability requirements.

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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% billion after falling 1% the previous year. clip thanks in part to strong consumer spending. Technology.

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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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Walking Ramp in Air

20Cube Logistics

Many times it has been seen that clothes become a tool through which a person expresses himself/herself. New trends and new sets of garments can be launched one after the other because the manufacturer is sure that their products are going to reach the end consumers pretty fast and before the trends wane.

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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.