Locus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Join us in this week’s InFocus webinar as we explore this vital decision with KB Nagaraju, supply chain expert and Strategic Advisor at Locus and Mehul Kapadia, Chief Revenue Officer, Locus. Pace of Innovation Enterprises must decide how innovation aligns with their logistics strategy. Here, we distill the key insights.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Many manufacturers struggle to optimize warehouse productivity and attract skilled employees. Using alphanumeric logic can help you optimize simple picking strategies without having to implement a full-blown warehouse solution or warehouse mapping solution. Inefficient working conditions and manual work only worsen the problem.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

In each of the blog posts we will include the title, the brief excerpt, and then the link of the top 5 blog posts in that category by the amount of views. . The competition is fierce in each category, as so far this year we have published over 150 blog posts! 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2016.So

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Locus

OCTOBER 7, 2022

It also showed that 80% of consumers are willing to pay higher prices for same-day deliveries. However, should a business invest their capital in building and maintaining their solution from scratch, or simply purchase an off-the-shelf solution? To access the complete set of insights, view the webinar here: Watch the Webinar.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2016

Now, you would think the other larger package is going to incur the higher shipping cost. So how does this change with LTL dimensional pricing? . Essentially, smaller packages should have lower shipping costs than larger packages in LTL shipping, and DIM pricing enables this ideal. Myths of LTL Dimensional Pricing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Logistics Blog®. Rising online purchases over the past few years have increased the need for LTL. Consumers are paying the price. The most reported habit changes were consumer price increases, by 70% of surveyed shippers, and expected service level decreases, by 69% of respondents. Cost/pricing—68% of respondents.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

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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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Editor’s note: Today’s blog is from our friend Brandon Stanley. One of the main responsibilities of this manager is to minimize the cost and maximize the effects of the company’s supply chain. Impressive Communication Skills. Writing Skills. That’s when the need for writing skills comes in.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Editor’s Note: This blog post is from SupplyChainOpz. As a transportation management third party logistics company, we know at Cerasis that transportation makes up a large portion of the costs and efficiencies of any supply chain. One of these trends, in addition to inventory keeping, is dual/multi-sourcing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. What this blog is about: Leveraging predictive analytics for forecasting and visibility. The drivers for growth are not simple factors like the price or quality of a product. Check out our July Webinar!

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

These giants have deep pockets, capable of offering low-cost, if not free, parcel shipping. Rather than giving up, shippers need to consider what Amazon and the big box giants have done right and apply these concepts as part of a robust parcel shipping strategy. Negotiate Shipping Rates Like a Pro. Purchase Insurance.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

On the surface, last mile may not seem very important, but it can make up 28 percent of a shipments total cost. Last mile logistics allow shippers to get more products to consumers faster and cost-effectively, critical concerns in the e-commerce and omnichannel supply chain. There are growing pains in last mile logistics.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2015

Yet, many politicians, economic analysts, and skilled workers continue a call to arms to save the stereotypes of an archaic manufacturing industry. The manufacturing industry still relies on the skills of manufacturing workers, but these skill sets have changed to meet demands of the new era. Consider the shipping industry.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

To unravel the story behind this growth and its complexities, Albert Koto, Head of Mitra supply chain at Bukalapak, one of the biggest e-commerce businesses in Indonesia, got in conversation with Malay Shah, Senior Vice President of India, Middle East, Rest of the World, and Southeast Asia operations in this Locus’ In-Focus webinar series. .

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 3, 2015

You may opt to organize your business into an independent third-party logistics provider (3PL), or you may want to purchase software for tracking, monitoring, and processing all of your needs. However, you must factor in the cost of purchasing an ERP system and compare it to the cost of purchasing an individual TMS , or SCM system.

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Locus

MARCH 20, 2023

The modern customer is aware of their needs and possesses the knowledge and skills to efficiently utilize information and tools to fulfill them. The survey conducted by MetaPack highlights that more than 90% of customers consider delivery a crucial factor when making online purchases. Watch the Webinar What is last-mile tracking?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2018

Space used should always include vertical space, increasing pallet height, which opens up additional capacity in all shipments, as exhibited in a previous blog post. Consumers will shop elsewhere, explains Stacey Rudolph of Business2Community , and the same fact holds true for consumers presented with unexpected shipping costs.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Lured by the promise of cheaper labor ( which is starting to not be the case ), companies are blind to the tactical costs of manufacturing overseas. White Paper: Hidden Risks and Costs in an Offshore Supply Chain. Despite these and other hidden costs, offshore manufacturing has become a fact of life. Know the pain points.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

percent of all B2B sales by 2020, explains Ranga Bodla of Netsuite Blog. Meanwhile, the majority of purchasers research potential products online before making a decision to buy. Mostly, this goes back to finding the best product possible at the lowest possible price. . Pricing Models Are Subject to the “Amazon Standard.”.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The most common complaint of newer companies using big data analytics capabilities tends to revolve around traditional questions of business strategy. Consider the following elements explains John Richardson of Inbound Logistics, that impact business strategy. Distribution of goods prior to purchase. Increasing order efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

The use of full truckload shipping is rising in popularity, resulting from its lower cost as compared to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. The Solution: Shippers Must Use Out-of-the-LTL-Box Strategies Shippers must take a more strategic approach to truckload procurement, explains CH Robinson via Supply Chain 24/7.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Carl Turner who is a freelance writer in the distribution field. In the past, retail businesses large and small operated by receiving and storing large shipments of product from distributors or manufacturers, which were then put out on store shelves for purchase. Shipping Product .

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Kelli Harris, a consultant and recent college graduate in Logistics Management. It is important to note the necessity to build strategy of company’s logistics system development and integrate it as a full-fledged component for not less than 10-15 years. 3) OnCampus Texas.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

We have written several posts on technology, which you can read in our technology blog category , have talked about the future of manufacturing , the future of transportation technology , and the Industrial Internet of things. Traditional segmentation strategies no longer work in a world characterized by complexity and constant change.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Red Stag Fulfillment who show us how an Order Fulfillment Solution can help reduce risk. So, someone will make a purchase with you first. You’re in control, and you are also aware of all the different costs associated with each step. It couldn’t be simpler. When Does Drop-Shipping Work?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

We hope you continue to enjoy our blog posts as we are now proud to announce over 20,000 blog subscribers and over 100,000 monthly visits! . We hope you have been able to learn a few things from the 232 blogs published in 2015. Without further ado, here are the top 10 supply chain articles by most read from the Cerasis blog: 10.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2017

But, shippers who successfully renegotiate FAK agreements may see LTL costs decrease if contractual terms change under the new NMFC, pushing freight class 175 to an FAK range near class 150. The new freight classification changes will impact customers in terms of purchase price and shipping costs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2015

I have been following the Marlin Steel blog and the company for quite some time. We are featuring two of their quick blog posts below that are relevant to the state of American Manufacturing today: the real facts about the industry and why someone should work in manufacturing. My steel was costing me $7 a basket," says Greenblatt. "We

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's Blog is by Carl Turn, a freelance writer in the distribution field, who is showing us how next-day delivery is changing the face of eCommerce. While many independent online retailers are struggling to offer next-day delivery at a reasonable cost, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

In fact, in order to combat these ever pressing issues and competition, we recently shared our insights on trends for 2015 facing manufacturers and distributors on the Cisco-Eagle Blog. Bottom line, it’s great to say you want to have a commerce-enabled site, but before jumping to the technology stage, what is your strategy?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

The move to agile supply chain management inherently required more data sources than traditional supply chains, reports GT Nexus. For example, planning, purchase order placement, manufacturing floor information logistics operations and beyond became essential variables in the goal of creating a more agile supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Ty Kiisel who shows us how you can be affected by your supply chain finances. . This can be disastrous for manufacturers that need to purchase raw materials to produce their products. Here are a few short- and long-term solutions you might consider: Negotiate terms with your suppliers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Editor’s Note: Every company who needs equipment has to ask themselves the proper questions before either purchasing or hiring from the right company. Usually you can correlate price with quality. Intermediate-level quality will cost you between $700 and $900. A top-shelf winch costs around $1,000 to $2,000.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2018

E-commerce is driving the demand for last-mile delivery, causing parcel shipping costs to increase at twice the rate of inflation. Data-driven analytics enables you to make cost-effective transportation decisions. Enterprise Parcel TMS: Pulling it all together Reducing parcel shipping costs starts with effective planning.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

If you have followed our blog previously, you have seen us blog about 3D Printing. You can view all the 3D Printing blog posts in the category here. It's a pretty cool alternative to the Flex wristband that comes from the original purchase. . Shapeways is a spin-out of the lifestyle incubator of Royal Philips Electronics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Kushal talks with Joe about how FarEye is a delivery management platform that helps businesses get the product at a lower cost and more sustainable fashion. I started The Logistics of Logistics as a blog. FarEye: We are a delivery management platform that helps businesses to get the product at a lower cost and more sustainable fashion.

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