Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Consumers’ appetite for ecommerce and home delivery continued to grow in 2022 but has been tempered by high inflation in the latter half of the year. The key point was that the pandemic converted more consumers to ecommerce and home delivery, especially the 55+ demographic. What better way to do it and make customers happier?

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

To make sure we’re all on the same page, ask yourself these questions: Is your website optimized and ready to handle an influx in traffic? Try as you might, it’s virtually impossible to control all aspects of the eCommerce supply chain, and there’s no better example of that than what we’ve witnessed in the whirlwind that has been 2020.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 14, 2024

Over the past three to five years in particular, more manufacturers have identified or accelerated their eCommerce plans. As recently as 2021, survey data reveals that 98% of manufacturers have, are, or are planning to implement an eCommerce strategy. There’s also the lingering concern: “Are we just too late to the game?”

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Locus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Download the Definitive CEP Playbook to establish right to win Download the Ebook Now! The post LastMile Dialogues: Maximizing unit economics to unlock last mile efficiencies appeared first on Locus Blog. A major reason for this growth in Indonesia is the continued popularity of e-commerce. billion in 2021.

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Locus

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Optimal route suggestions not only save on costs but also trim down fuel usage, making a dent in our carbon footprint. If an electric vehicle is optimal within a 20-mile radius and has charging points en-route, the software plots accordingly. But the benefits don’t end there.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

Which means in the world of ecommerce business, entrepreneurs may feel torn between making eco-friendly decisions and strategic business ones. The good news is that you can stick that stigma where the sun don’t shine because there are plenty of ways to run a profitable eco-friendly ecommerce brand. What is Sustainable Ecommerce?

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Ship Monk

APRIL 22, 2021

Of course, if you’re an eCommerce business owner, your paths are almost guaranteed to cross, even if you never actually step foot inside a fulfillment center. For the average eCommerce business owner, outsourcing to a 3PL is a permanent and reliable solution. Luckily, we have the scoop. 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics). Talk to us !

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Turns out, a successful eCommerce company relies on more than just a rapidly-growing customer base. Lastly, while customer acquisition is optimal for quickly building metrics, these metrics may not always be the best indicators of overall longevity. Read others like it by subscribing to our blog newsletter ! None of the above?

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EazyStock

JULY 22, 2021

But first – let’s get a definition: What is inventory demand forecasting? Inventory optimization software offers a fast and accurate means of forecasting, no matter how complex or varying the demand. However, producing an accurate inventory demand forecast is no mean feat.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2023

Welcome back to the ultimate guide for enhancing your ecommerce knowledge! In PART 2 of our epic ecommerce terms guide and glossary, we’re here for you—the ecommerce merchants and entrepreneurial warriors of the world—to explain key terms relating to ecommerce, logistics, fulfillment, inventory, and more.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Remanufacturing and refurbishing activities also may be included in the definition of reverse logistics.”. The supply chain of reverse logistics poses some serious challenges, especially with the recent explosion of ecommerce. How to Optimize Your Return Logistics Through Integration. Managing return logistic can be challenging.

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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. You will find your optimal shipping strategy at the intersection of what you can do and what you need to do.

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Locus

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If you’re getting continuous WISMO (Where Is My Order) calls in this manner, it is definitely bad news. Most small eCommerce and delivery firms rarely have the resources to manage delivery exceptions. appeared first on Locus Blog. Let’s say you are making a call after office hours to get information from the delivery company.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 30, 2023

There seem to be about a million metrics to watch if you want to run a successful ecommerce business. You can track as many metrics as you want, but not every performance indicator qualifies as a KEY performance indicator (KPI) for your ecommerce business. Let’s start with some definitions. Which ones are the most important?

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Locus

MAY 25, 2022

Consistently failIng to do so means definitely losing their confidence, which reduces your revenue, and a decline in profitability. The post 7 Key Strategies To Keep Up With Changing Last-mile Customer Expectations appeared first on Locus Blog. The most basic thing a customer expects from you is to fulfill their orders on time.

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