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Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It

Logistics Bureau

Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis. If you were going to say, “What is a cost-to-serve analysis?” When costs begin to spiral out of control, the result is usually a loss of revenue in proportion to sales.

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5 Inventory Reduction Strategies to Drive Cost Savings

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However, holding too much can have a number of negative implications, such as high carrying costs , over-investment in stock and poor cash flow. So it makes sense to look for ways to reduce inventory and keep levels under control! What are the potential cost savings from inventory reduction?

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Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples

Dedola Global Logistics

Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples . This can be useful for long-distance shipments that require multiple forms of transportation, as it allows for the use of the most cost-effective and efficient routes. Case Studies: DGL’s Successful Transloading Strategies for Clients in Various Industries.

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Energy and Labour Costs: 2 Top Warehousing Challenges in 2023

Logistics Bureau

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

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Top 5 Barriers to Supply Chain Network Design Adoption and How to Overcome Them

Speaker: Brian Dooley, Director SC Navigator, AIMMS, and Paul van Nierop, Supply Chain Planning Specialist, AIMMS

Want to build your internal capability, reduce costs and make better decisions? You may have recently had M&A activity, about to roll out a new product line or need to cut costs. When you finally have the analysis, everything has changed, and it is no longer relevant. It's easier than you think.

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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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Inventory Replenishment Strategies that Increase Profits

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Effective inventory replenishment processes ensure that order fill rates can be achieved while keeping inventory carrying costs under control. Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Boost Profitability. However, businesses are also acutely aware that holding inventory costs money. Both can be very costly.