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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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Choppy Rate Negotiations: What to Expect for the Current Contract Season

MTS Logistics

The end of April usually marks the end of contract negotiations for Transpacific Eastbound trade where both carriers and BCOs finalize the base freight rates which are good for one year. Fixed rate negotiations used to give larger BCOs the upper hand, but things have changed.

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Navigating Market Uncertainty with Sarah Bertram

The Logistics of Logistics

Established in 1978, DAT established itself as the go-to source for industry trends and market intelligence for transportation brokers, carriers, shippers, news outlets, and industry analysts. DAT.com provides real-time information on trucking rates, capacity, and market trends, allowing users to make informed decisions.

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Seven Important Skills Every Supply Chain Leader Needs

Blue Grace Logistics

However, good leadership skills and information savviness alone are not enough to handle the supply chain function and manage the team. There are other necessary capabilities apart from business know-how and general leadership skills that a supply chain leader needs to lead the function efficiently and effectively.

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March 6, 2024 Update

Freightos

More Resources Home March 6, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 1% to $6,652/FEU.

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Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency: Unleashing the Potential of ABCD Analysis

Log-hub

Efficient inventory management, layout organization, and operational strategies are key to meeting customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. One of the most powerful tools employed in this endeavor is the ABCD Analysis.

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Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency: Unleashing the Potential of ABCD Analysis

Log-hub

Efficient inventory management, layout organization, and operational strategies are key to meeting customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. One of the most powerful tools employed in this endeavor is the ABCD Analysis.