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Differentiating Your Crowdfunding Campaign Through Fulfillment

Ship Monk

In a recent survey , 79% of shoppers indicated that free shipping would make them more likely to click “Buy.” We don’t mean to sound like a broken record, but if international shipping is your jam, then outsourcing fulfillment is your peanut butter. P.S. Want more nuggets of blog wisdom? Free & Fast Shipping.

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Transportation Metrics That Matter Most to Track and Improve Performance

GlobalTranz

That’s partially why more shippers opt to outsource transportation management and provide more FT and LTL transportation stability while reaping lower rates. Due to the complexity, many companies are outsourcing non-core transportation functions like tracking transportation metrics to a third-party logistics company.

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How to Ensure Effective Third-Party Deliveries and Excellence in Your E-commerce Logistics Operations

Locus

We see many debates going around on whether businesses should make use of owned or outsourced fleets. But how do they ensure effective third-party deliveries and excellence in their e-commerce logistics operations, given that they outsource last-mile logistics to third-party providers?

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Managing Operating Costs in the Chemical industry

Trinity Logistics

In this blog, we’ll take a walk through what chemical manufacturers are currently facing and how they can better manage their operating expenses. According to a survey done by the National Association of Chemical Distributors, 85 percent of chemical industry distributors reported at least one imported item out of stock.

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The Essential List of Logistics Acronyms and Abbreviations for Retailers

Locus

A recent survey forecasts that retail sales will soar to $32.76 This blog delves into essential acronyms and abbreviations, from BOPIS to WISMO, that are pivotal for optimizing supply chains and elevating customer satisfaction. If there is one industry that continues to scale robustly, it is Retail.

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Driving manufacturing momentum with competitive ISV solutions

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

According to a recent SYSPRO survey entitled Realigning the links of the disconnected supply chain, 71% of businesses engaged with outsourced external service providers with no real understanding of core business challenges or everyday reality of what was affecting the business.

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What Is Order Fulfillment and It’s Process and Strategies

Locus

In a recent global survey of 31,040 shoppers, 41% said they wanted to receive the product within 24 hours, and 24% wanted to receive their orders in less than two hours. It can outsource its fulfillment during holidays, peak seasons, or festivals. Also, it allows companies to track, refill, and manage their inventory levels.