EazyStock

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Let’s introduce Mary’s Plumbing Warehouse as an example. For example, Mary may end up with unnecessarily large amounts of capital invested in excess stock of Showerhead C, whereas she could easily run out of Showerhead B. In reality, of course, this rarely happens. Time-based safety stock calculations.

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EazyStock

MARCH 22, 2022

How to overcome demand forecasting challenges. For example, up-to-date information from your staff, customers, and, of course, industry bodies. The post Demand forecasting challenges – how to deal with fluctuating demand appeared first on. Lost revenue – all the above could lead to a further loss of sales down the line.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2016

Editor's Note : At Cerasis, if you have followed our blog, you know we like to give information around best practices in regards to transportation, logistics, and supply chain management. This blog post is from Nick Rojas on how to increase your brand identity in offline events, such as trade shows. We hope you find it helpful!

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

This blog examines the “red” times, like the roughly three-month period we have just entered that is historically one of the regular disruptors in the ocean freight market. History can inform how we approach the next significant event. Red: Space is extremely tight and forecasting is imperative. Regular disruptors.

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Camelot 3PL Software

APRIL 3, 2019

In the last blog post , we looked at the five W’s that help to set expectations for a successful software implementation. We will now delve into HOW to successfully implement, and identify several key success factors for every project. Many, many blog posts, articles textbooks, etc. Project Plan – This one’s a biggie!

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. Does your company use incandescent, halogen, or HID lighting in its warehouses?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. What this blog is about: Leveraging predictive analytics for forecasting and visibility. Simple Examples of Predictive Analytics. It can answer questions like how much peanut butter to stock.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

For example, customs-related delays are often due to paperwork or procedural errors due to inexperience or neglect. Here are some of the most significant issues that make importers’ jobs more challenging, and how Dedola Global Logistics views and addresses them. Popular Resource: Blog – How to Reduce Soft Costs.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. Of course, it’s always possible to factor estimates of those costs into your product or service pricing, but then you can find yourself overpricing them. Are Your Profit Margins Declining?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

Considering the 64 potential combinations, when applied to the course of 1000 shipments, it amounts to 64,000 opportunities for error. For example, Cerasis offers the following freight management and value-added services in conjunction with the Cerasis Rater. It is a one-stop platform that manages all existing transportation modes.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

It is easy to get swept away with everyday tasks and become reactive, but it is critical to stay proactive and be aware of the general changes going on in the market that can indicate how small businesses should function moving forward. Another trend that would hardly go unnoticed is the surge in digitalization.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Let’s examine how the market ended the year, the anticipated course for 2024, and the ever-more-important role that technology plays in this dynamic environment. As we have already bid 2023 farewell, now is the ideal moment to examine logistics industry predictions for the following year.

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Shipchain

MARCH 10, 2020

Below is an overview of the benefits of data as well as examples of how it has helped companies with their final-mile distribution. For example, a manager struggling with late deliveries can review delivery route data and find out that a specific route is causing these issues, and can then suggest an alternate course to take.

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Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

There are a lot of moving parts in a transition of this magnitude, but we find that our clients’ biggest concerns are about the actual, physical move—how to get their inventory out of its current (and potentially hostile) warehouse and set up in a new facility with the least amount of disruption to their business.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

For this article, I want to talk to you about how to bring that sense of comfort and confidence in your service for shipper relationships, your carrier relationships, and even for yourself. If you’re lacking in any of these, of course you won’t be as confident, so it’s time to get to work on improving your skills or knowledge.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2021

Meet BOPIS, otherwise known as one of the most popular baby names of 2021 — we’re kidding, of course. Take, for example, the Sephora app, which allows shoppers to try on different makeup products before picking them up in-store. Subscribe to our blog newsletter ! In-Store Pickups. As always, we’re here to help.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t get your feet wet now! How to Get Started with SEO. For example, if your jewelry is fruit-themed, you can try ranking for “strawberry necklace” instead of just “necklace.” How about subscribing to our blog newsletter ? What Is SEO? Pretty good deal, right? Find Your Keywords.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2015

JW Surety Bond's Free E-Book: How To Become A Freight Broker. The advice contained in these 40 pages will help you understand where to base yourself for the best chances of success and how to navigate the complex legal requirements to obtain your license. Follow the Cerasis Blog to Keep Up with Freight Industry News.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 31, 2023

Read also: How to Manage a Warehouse: The 10-Step Guide to Logistics Management What is Inventory Management? Track stock Of course, the first thing to consider is whether or not the stock is being monitored. Get started with obsolete inventory Of course, some things sell more slowly than others.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 30, 2023

Today we’re going to look at how to calculate ecommerce conversion rates, identify some things that may be turning customers away, and what you can do to improve conversion rates. If you’re on the low end of this scale, there’s room for improvement. The good news is that nudging this number up, even just a bit, can reap tremendous rewards.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

For example, customs-related delays are often due to paperwork or procedural errors due to inexperience or neglect. Here are some of the most significant issues that make importers’ jobs more challenging, and how Dedola Global Logistics views and addresses them. Although most shipments are seamless, some will face challenges.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

For example, customs-related delays are often due to paperwork or procedural errors due to inexperience or neglect. Here are some of the most significant issues that make importers’ jobs more challenging, and how Dedola Global Logistics views and addresses them. Popular Resource: Blog – How to Reduce Soft Costs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 14, 2023

The high-frequency data housed in FreightWaves SONAR, for example, predicted the current freight recession months in advance. The curriculum includes high-level courses on trucking, 3PLs, LTL, fuel buying, rail intermodal and more.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The answer depends, of course, on your company’s objectives and, particularly, on your customer service promises. It’s a random approach in which, for example, a consignment of electric blenders might find a home in a storage location between bottles of shampoo on one side, and dog collars on the other.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For example, the reverse logistics process includes the management and the sale of surplus as well as returned equipment and machines from the hardware leasing business. How to Optimize Your Return Logistics Through Integration. For example, ISO standards mandate the proper disposal of electronics to prevent data theft.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

As an example of how illuminating the perfect order KPI can be, let’s look briefly at damage-free delivery as an example. For example, if the on-time percentage is 98%, the in full is 93%, the damage-free is 99%, and the orders with correct documentation is 96%, the calculation will look like this…. x 0.96 = 0.8661.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

For example, many supply chain resiliency plans may have considered a health crisis in which organizations and key partners face lower-than-normal staffing levels. For example, hand sanitizer sales spiked 313% during one week in February 2020, according to reports from Nielsen. Embracing technology is part of that solution.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

For example, a customer is a shoe store may purchase shoes, but if offered a new brand of socks, he or she refuses. While this example is a bit extreme, it highlights how a longer buying cycle can translate into insights for manufacturers. Be There for Customers After the Sale.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

At a glance, you need to: Assess your unique ecommerce brand’s situation Set actionable goals, and a plan to achieve them Get your team on the same page Work with like-minded vendors Be transparent with your customers This is just a summary, of course. Consider the clothing industry as an example. We hope you do! The problem?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

Editor’s Note: We continue our collaborative blog series with Ben Goldwasser of Spendrix, a company who helps shippers determine which carriers operate best in certain regions, and conditions, allowing you to be more thorough. This post is the second in a series of “How to Spot Supplier Risk.”

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GoShip Blog

MAY 25, 2021

While many business owners are aware of the negative effects of damaged goods and packages, many still struggle to understand what freight damage is, how it occurs, and how to mitigate risks. The course of action you need to take will ultimately depend on the type of damage that affects your shipments. Physical Damage.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Here’s how to decide. For example, let’s say that you’re a construction company. So, for example, a company like jackswinches.com will let you hire out a winch for a reasonable price. You’ll still need to get a few accessories with your rental, of course. But, in some companies, industrial equipment is necessary.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 6, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Fergus O'Sullivan with Cloudwars.net. In this mini blog series on, Fergus will teach us about the Internet of Things; What is the Internet of things, how it works, how to use it, and what risks may occur. We hope you enjoy. That sounds pretty cool, right?

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Freightos

MARCH 23, 2016

And, like many other logistics startups , we’re particularly enthusiastic about how Big Data can change the way goods are moved around the world. Data Visualization Example #1: Mobile Mastery. Data Visualization Example #2: Seeing is Believing. Getting Smart With Logistics Big Data.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

The Challenge: How to do Logistics When it’s a Distraction For many startups, logistics is absent from, or lying very low on, the initial list of priorities for investment due to the focus on developing a functional business and attracting customers. For example, does your company already own or lease warehouses?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2017

This topic surfaced again for me last week when my friend Kate Vitasek (architect of the Vested® business model for supplier and company innovation) published a great blog post titled, Learning is Hard; Un-learning is Harder! A great example is a procurement professional who has spent the last 30 years perfecting the art of “buying.”

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. Another thing we talk about quite often on our blog is how companies often misjudge the needs and preferences of their customers. It may do, but how do you know?

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