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Transportation Strategies for Continued Success

Logistics Viewpoints

A TMS offers optimization capabilities across multiple modes to improve service levels and reduce freight spend. Below are some transportation strategies for success for suppliers of TMS, TES, and MTS. Coronavirus has changed the outlook for direct-to-consumer commerce, and a TMS is now a critical component of this strategy.

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5 Inventory Reduction Strategies to Drive Cost Savings

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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. However, holding too much can have a number of negative implications, such as high carrying costs , over-investment in stock and poor cash flow.

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The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy

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with one of the highest costs of living. To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. For example, introducing new technology is an opportunity to show employees how the company chose to automate low-level or repetitive tasks, allowing employees to focus on more high-value responsibilities.

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7 Ways Retailers Can Reduce Delivery Costs

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But here’s the kicker for retailers: amidst all this chaos, they’ve got to keep their delivery costs lean without compromising on giving customers a smooth and enjoyable experience. This situation demands not just managing costs but also turning the returns process into a positive touchpoint with customers.

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Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses: 6 Steps to Building the Perfect Marketing Strategy 

GoShip Blog

Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved with the times, the advent of technology, and changes in consumer behavior. Why a Solid Marketing Strategy is Important A marketing strategy refers to a business’s action plan for achieving its short and long-term goals and developing a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Supply Chain on-Time, in Full Strategies

Logistics Business Magazine

But, how can you drive efficiency, and accuracy whilst saving time in your supply chain with on-time in full strategies? It all comes down to your on-time in full strategies. Your OTIF rate is the percentage of your total orders that meet this benchmark. For example, let’s say you made 820 deliveries on time and in full.

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Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn

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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. Rapid cost increases, interest rate hikes and reduced demand require more effective inventory management and forecasting attention.