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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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How LTL shipping rates work and how to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements

FreightWaves SONAR

Many LTL industry trends, including capacity limitations, increasing accessorials, surcharge rates, changes in market trends and buying patterns, are almost certain to continue through 2021 and for some time to come. LTL shipping rates would historically depend on freight class and the cost per hundredweight .

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November 7, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 7% to $2,357/FEU. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 18% to $1,249/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) increased 13% to $1,551/FEU.

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Private Investors Looking to Capitalize on Nearshoring Trends Turn to Mexico

Blue Grace Logistics

China tensions and the pandemic-driven distribution crisis forced businesses to give priority to supply-chain resiliency over the cost-cutting that once sent that production to Asia, particularly China, consultants and deal makers say. companies opening factories in Mexico, for example, nor investment in private real estate.

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Navigating Uncharted Waters: SMB Importers, 2024 and Red Sea Crisis Lessons

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The implication for global freight beyond the now typical uncertainty is predictably elevated operational costs and soaring freight rates. The regression in pricing wasn’t just due to lower demand.

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New features in Market Dashboard+

FreightWaves SONAR

When operating minibids or short-term RFPs, or when pricing individual loads, it is important to understand the directional movement of freight trends in order to be proactive in your pricing strategy. New features are available in Market Dashboard+ that help users quickly identify trends and market movement.

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Making your carrier sales team as powerful as your customer sales team

FreightWaves SONAR

That’s why the only way to figure out a real commission plan rests with knowledgeable sales. Managers will need to train carrier sales teams to understand the importance of using the correct carrier at the right time, and they must be able to negotiate effectively in order to maintain recurring revenue.