FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

According to Supply Chain 24/7 , “If 2020 taught us anything, it demonstrated that to succeed, maximize resilience, and ensure business continuity, companies need to maximize every available channel – ecommerce, direct-to-consumer, retail and distributors. Top KPIs to track going forward include: Number of overall shipments. It’s that simple.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

This is an obvious place for AI and machine learning on the eCommerce B2C end of the supply chain. AI can be used in supply chain planning to analyze huge datasets and provide an analysis of supply and demand trends for better procurement. Of course, cloud-based technology has the added benefit of being accessible from almost anywhere.

Supply Chain Software 81

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

With the continued growth of ecommerce and heightened consumer expectations, fast delivery options, tracking notifications, and shipping costs have become a key driver in customer satisfaction. Best practices for developing, executing, and monitoring your parcel shipping strategy. no next-day air for shipping returns)?

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain. Let’s take ecommerce as an example.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

The Importance of Analysis However, 3PL outsourcing is not necessarily the best option for every company, so you must thoroughly weigh the pros and cons before committing. Is a 3PL Right for Your Business? Partnering with a 3PL provider is one way to increase the scale of your logistics operation.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s also the time when I start to think about sharing my thoughts on trends for the coming year , but of course, stop short of trying to make predictions. Ask questions later” approach to multi-channel and omnichannel strategies in their haste to avoid losing sales to ecommerce giants like Amazon.

Supply Chain Design Software 76

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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. While none of them will be new to retailer businesses created purely for ecommerce, they add a disruptive element to cost control when merging online and traditional retail operations.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

By neglecting or underestimating the need for meaningful analysis, they typically fail to attain anything like the value they might receive with effective carrier management. You must evaluate the option in detail to know if it presents more pros than cons or vice versa. If you focus on the former, you will likely achieve the latter.

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