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Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It

Logistics Bureau

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. Indeed, during our CTS work with clients, we’ve encountered many cases where products or customers drive losses rather than profits—always an eye-opener, but more common than you might ever expect.

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Embracing the Chill: How the Consumer Shift from Fresh to Frozen Effects Cold Chain Transportation

Blue Grace Logistics

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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The 3 Pillars of Supply Chain Management (And Why Their Alignment Matters)

Logistics Bureau

Our three pillars (or fundamentals) of great supply chain management excellence are strategy, service, and cost. Aligning strategy, service, and financial factors in your supply chain operation is essential to support your company’s overall business strategy , mission, and objectives. The Importance of Alignment.

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The Role of TMS in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition

Talking Logistics

Operational excellence, of course. The post The Role of TMS in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. What do shipper’s look for in a logistics partner? What factors are driving these expectations? How are logistics service providers responding?

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Choosing the Right 3PL to Align with Your Business Strategy

Blue Grace Logistics

Is there a system in place to alert management when drivers divert course? Reviewing a 3PLs Case Study library can help you better understand their expertise. For example, a company shipping high-value electronics, will want to check with their 3PL about security protocols. Are trucks secured? How many modes?

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Bucking the Trend in Transportation – Simultaneously Cap Rate Growth and Beat Capacity Constraints

Talking Logistics

The strategy involves leveraging a competitive bidding process or reverse auction for the most expensive type of freight movement – spot market/expedited freight. Thankfully, we don’t have to rely on hypotheticals to prove the concept because there is actual hard data revealing just how well these tools and strategies perform.

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5 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, with a considerable proportion of that growth achieved by way of acquisitions.