Locus

MAY 2, 2023

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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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Use External Benchmarking Tools. Many suppliers and manufacturers may have existing, internal analytics tools, but using these tools for benchmarking processes may be ill-fated. Internal tools have a way of making the company appear better than it truly is. The Big Picture.

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Locus

JUNE 9, 2023

A recent Insider Intelligence survey confirms this by stating that last-mile delivery contributes to more than 53% of shipping costs. The best way to reduce the distance traveled is by optimizing routes and the best tool to generate optimal routes is route optimization software. It is also the most expensive part of the supply chain.

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Locus

JUNE 9, 2023

A recent Insider Intelligence survey confirms this by stating that last-mile delivery contributes to more than 53% of shipping costs. The best way to reduce the distance traveled is by optimizing routes and the best tool to generate optimal routes is route optimization software. It is also the most expensive part of the supply chain.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In this blog, we’ll dive into what truck detention is, why it happens, how it impacts truck drivers and shippers, and how shippers can help reduce dock delays and detention. WAITING, WAITING, WAITING… According to a recent Trucker Tools whitepaper, wait times at shipper and receiver locations have increased compared to a year ago.

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Ottawa Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

3PL users are outsourcing everything from shipping and distribution to fleet management and order fulfillment. In fact, respondents of the survey felt that customer retention and customer service were significant requirements for the success of a 3PL. gs done right and on time. We know how to pick, pack, and ship.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

Source : Logistics Management 2018 Distribution Center Survey. . For many though, a warehouse management system (WMS)—once the only technological solution necessary for even the biggest operations—is no longer an adequate tool. New Networks, New Tools, New Strategies. Again, technology will play an important role here.

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