GoShip Blog

APRIL 14, 2020

A shipping strategy is not as high of a priority for small business owners as it should be. Creating a working and suitable shipping strategy is key to satisfying your customers and boosting your business performance. How do you create a small business shipping strategy? Go omnichannel. Use shipping technology.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Every fairy godmother needs her magic wand, every knight needs his shining armor, and every eCommerce business owner needs their tools. Tech tools, that is. Tools for Marketing (and Sales). Drift , a tool we use daily here at ShipMonk. A solid marketing strategy just isn’t complete without SEO. Let’s dive in!

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Fortunately, there are effective strategies you can employ to reduce your e-commerce store’s shipping costs. They handle most of the burden of shipping, from cost calculation to rate comparison, carrier selection, parcel pick-up and scheduling, order tracking , billing, and analytics. Here are six you should try: .

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

By analyzing revenue, inventory levels and orders, shippers can gain a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and position themselves strategically for success. Order volume sentiment. An encouraging observation from the index is the 5% increase in order volume sentiment. Agile operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Drive supply chain collaboration: Provide the needed transparency for suppliers to be able to respond to purchase orders at a detailed level and indicate how capable they are to fulfill customer requirements at any point in time. Conduct this resiliency test for all categories of products and suppliers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Shipping analytics tools shine a light on the value of informed freight management. Freight market participants need these top shipping analytics tools in their freight stack. Shipping status tools to track freight. Tracking shipment status is a core function of advanced shipping analytics tools. Download the White Paper.

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. With the right strategies in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, you can navigate through a recession and come out as a winner.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 21, 2020

For businesses that carry non-perishable goods it’s tempting to order and carry surplus stock to help meet market demand and hit order fulfillment targets. In some circumstances carrying excess stock can be a good thing: having all items in stock helps avoid costly back orders and keeps customers happy.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2021

What This Blog Is About: What is omnichannel and its impact on physical retail? Over the last decade, ever since social media and the IoT became common-place mediums, there has been a change in marketing tools and strategies. A more streamlined communication is provided by omnichannel strategies. Outlook For Omnichannels.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

In logistics, labor shortage puts a strain on the supply chain, making it difficult for businesses to fulfill orders. This includes receiving and storing inventory, sorting orders, picking, packing, researching courier availability, and managing returns. Order Fulfillment & Delayed Shipments, Higher Costs .

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

In a perfect world, supply chain managers would be able to foresee every possible risk and threat to their supply chain and have a strategy prepared to successfully address any challenges when the moment came. Supply chain digitalization will help moderate everyday, manual tasks so teams have more tools to respond to problems that arise.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 26, 2021

Let’s look at the facts – the percentage of supply chain managers using new analytics tools and services to develop better bidding strategies has increased from 17% in 2017 to more than 30% in 2020. Next-generation supply chain management tools like CLX LaneLogix are a perfect example of the type of system.

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3PL Links

MAY 14, 2024

When developing sales and distribution strategies, it is important to take into account the characteristics of consumers who prefer to shop online. The products that are not available for ordering by the final customer are represented by this index. Additionally, it is critical to consider the effects of marketing strategies.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

In an era where resilience and adaptability are key to survival, technology has become the bedrock upon which supply chain professionals build their strategies. These tools are helping businesses advance operations, enhance efficiency and drive growth, irrespective of the volatile economic market conditions.

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10xLogistics

MAY 15, 2024

Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) is a strategy that has revolutionized this space, offering a systematic approach to reducing supply chain inefficiencies. Not Adapting to External Changes : External factors such as market fluctuations, regulatory changes, and technological advancements can impact CPFR strategies.

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Locus

MAY 8, 2024

Today’s dynamic environments require adaptable routing strategies to keep pace and minimize disruptions. Hub Operation Exceptions: Manually sorting packages at warehouses, and fulfillment and distribution centers by various criteria (zip code, package size, or vehicle type) can result in errors, especially as order volumes scale.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 14, 2024

This visibility extends from the initial order to freight delivery , encompassing all the movements of goods and materials along the way. Moreover, SCV is not just about tracking—it’s about gaining actionable insights to help businesses anticipate needs and adjust strategies accordingly.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 9, 2023

In most cases, there has been a succession of tools that worked in some cases but were not broadly successful. The reason is that staff had to learn a different user interface (UI) for analytical tools to the UI they were accustomed to in their day-to-day operational activities when working with an ERP system. Reassess strategy.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. These key indicators help quantify the number of orders shippers see in relation to organizational revenue. The LCI supports improved performance through logistics and transportation operations, strategy, and execution. Confidence Index™ Offers Supply Chain Insights Ahead of 2023 Show Submenu Resources.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our last post covered the Top 5 Supply Chain blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 Transportation Management blogs from 2016 so far. Get Your FREE eBook Here.

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Camelot 3PL Software

JULY 25, 2023

With increasing customer demands for faster delivery and seamless order fulfillment, optimizing warehouse operations has become a top priority. This blog will explore the concept of slotting and how it can revolutionize warehouse management, enabling businesses to deliver exceptional service and stay ahead of the competition.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

I was excited to place the order right away so my present would arrive in time for Father’s day. Promotion Management is defined as optimizing the utilization of tools, strategies, and resources to promote a product that will generate additional demand. To my delight, I found one that was on promotion.

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Locus

MAY 18, 2023

To streamline the last-mile delivery process, retailers, CEPs and other last mile players can implement technical strategies that optimize delivery routes. That said, there are many tech strategies that shippers and carriers can leverage to reduce routing challenges to gain maximum efficiency in the last mile.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Whatever inventory management methodology is chosen, the realization that supply chains are vulnerable will require a re-assessment of practices and KPIs in order to keep goods flowing in a predictable and manageable way. Pandemic-induced supply and demand shocks have demonstrated the fragility of the old order.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The more technology shifts manufacturing structures, systems and strategies, the more business-critical ERP becomes, and proper techniques are needed to make processes more efficient. No business can operate alone which is why an ERP strategy should align with a company’s core capabilities. A smarter supply chain with smart factory.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

Why manufacturers should consider AI Generative AI (GenAI) and Machine Learning tools are being added to ERP solutions at a rapid pace, bringing new levels of automation and efficiency to business processes across the manufacturing enterprise. The post Capitalizing on ERP trends in 2024 appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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3PL Links

MARCH 18, 2024

Read also: Top 6 Most Important Inventory Optimization Strategies Top 5 tips for managing inventory in small businesses To help retailers, we have prepared 5 tips to make inventory management efficient, ensuring that the company is efficient in all activities related to products.

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Locus

MAY 18, 2022

Do visit us at booth #236 from June 6-8 for insights, frameworks and strategies on last-mile logistics optimization. Be sure to attend this talk to know how your last-mile fleet can deliver more orders, cut down on costs and miles driven, and improve customer experience with our platform. You can view the complete agenda here.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy. Do You Lack Confidence in Your Pricing Strategies? If not, your pricing strategies could inadvertently limit your profit margins , either by throttling revenue or gifting sales to your competitors. Are You Missing Opportunities in Pricing Strategy? I’d wager not.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 26, 2022

The business world has had little choice but to adapt to the new normal that called for more stringent business continuity and risk management strategies. AI-based tools can also use system-generated data to initiate more informed decision-making by helping to identify red flags before they disrupt the business.

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Locus

JANUARY 2, 2023

There are two proven strategies to be on time whether you schedule appointments or deliveries: forward and backward scheduling. . Your customer places an order for an item with a delivery date that is seven days away and the lead time for production is four days. This strategy is also called Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Carbon-neutral shipping encompasses various aspects, from the packaging of orders/goods to their delivery to the end customer. Many providers, like Locus, offer sophisticated routing tools powered by machine learning. (i) Locus offers a solution that can reroute these orders. What is Carbon Neutral Shipping?

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post was written in collaboration with , OpenEnvoy , a leading automated invoice reconciliation tool. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow. Key Features: Basic Auditing.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The most popular supply chain KPIs we’ll discuss are listed below: Perfect order rate; Order fulfillment fee; Freight bill accuracy; Stock turnover; Return on investment (ROI); Supply chain costs; Average delivery time; Customer order cycle time. Dashboards also give you visibility into stock levels and turnover.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

What This Blog Is About: Shipper’s top concerns for their supply chain. These providers focus on leveraging their networks to create a reliable, supply chain strategy using various transportation modes including full truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), rail, air, and ocean services.

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Locus

MARCH 6, 2023

Tirtakencana Tatawarna (Avian Brands), who shared insights on the significance of supply chain, Tirtakencana’s optimization strategy, and how Locus assisted in the process. However, trying to meet these high expectations without the right tools and processes can be a recipe for disaster. Wicaksono, Director of Supply Chain at PT.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Industries are facing the need to plan new strategies and invest more in technology to gain a stronger foothold. A B2B e-commerce strategy is therefore becoming increasingly necessary for manufacturing businesses that want to better sell their products or procure the necessary components for manufacturing them.

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