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The CEO’s New Strategy

The Lean Thinker

Andersen Not many years ago there was a CEO so exceedingly fond of finding the right strategy that he spent all of his money on consultants to tell him what the strategy should be. One day there came two consultants and they said they could craft the most magnificent strategy imagianable. ” But he did not say so.

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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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The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

with one of the highest costs of living. To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture. Many of the best automation solutions do not eliminate headcount.

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In Focus: 2023 SCM Strategies for Industry Leaders

Locus

As supply chains move past the uncertainties of 2020, they are met with new challenges while continuing to meet demands for greater efficiency, reduced operational costs and memorable consumer experiences. However, they also need to expand to meet the escalating demands of consumers. trillion by 2030.

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Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them

Locus

Customer satisfaction and keeping costs in check rests on optimal last-mile delivery operations. Naturally, the costs of meeting such expectations, especially on the delivery front are also increasing. The biggest challenge that logistics providers face is rising last-mile carrier delivery costs. These include: 1.

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How to Best Use a Spot Market Strategy During This Market Shift

CH Robinson Logistics

The short answer is “yes,” as long as you have a segmented freight portfolio strategy for both the contract market and the spot market. Every business has a responsibility to develop strategies that take advantage of the best market price and service. As you build your strategy, confirm the spot market capacity for specific areas.

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Energy and Labour Costs: 2 Top Warehousing Challenges in 2023

Logistics Bureau

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.