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Can Retailers Reinvent the Last Mile? The Trillion-Dollar Question

Locus

So how do retailers cut costs and add to their bottom line? Read the Ebook of Omnichannel Retailers Guide to Success Download the Ebook Costs involved in the last mile for retailers To trim expenses, retailers need to sharpen their focus on last-mile optimization. Why Retailers Should Focus on Carbon Neutral Shipping?

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

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.

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[PODCAST] Tips for Shippers to Reduce Missed Pickups & In-Transit Freight Problems

GlobalTranz

We’ll publish every Tuesday right on the Cerasis blog and Freight Institute. In this “The Freight Project Podcast” episode you’ll hear : Why having a logistics partner that is dependable is important and what are some metrics we use at Cerasis to make sure we provide that true partnership to our shippers & their vendors.

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5 Ways a 3PL Provider Can Transform Your Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

Companies look to 4PLs to manage their freight operations and service providers through supply chain planning, day-to-day execution and strategic recommendations that reduce company freight costs, improve operational processes and give businesses a competitive advantage. Technology.

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[PODCAST] What are the Full Cost Savings of a Transportation Management System

GlobalTranz

We’ll publish every Tuesday right on the Cerasis blog and Freight Institute. Why it is vital that our outbound shippers can offer more savings to their vendors by extension of our customers’ use of a TMS. A shipper’s story who has used a TMS to focus more on overall company and revenue producing strategies.

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How Effective Capacity Planning is key to Success for Omnichannel Retailers

Locus

Post this development, every retailer thought strongly about implementing an omnichannel strategy for their business to acquire more customers. Also, you can integrate this into your order management , CRM, and other systems to improve visibility and reduce data silos. Why choose Locus?

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What is Reverse Logistics and How Is It Different than Traditional Logistics?

GlobalTranz

Learn more about reverse logistics and core considerations by downloading the ebook: Mastering Reverse Logistics Guide. For instance, at the height of the pandemic food spoilage was a big issue, but now, with an eye on full forward and reverse logistics, that waste can be rerouted to avoid spoilage and reduce total transport costs.