Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

For example, some consumers will want to save money above all else, either generally or in a specific shopping scenario. . The third category of shopper sits somewhere in the middle, and while not wanting to wait several days to receive her purchases, is averse to paying a high delivery charge. . The Problem of Fixed Delivery Days.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Luckily, she slowed from a Category 5 down to a 3 or 2 before hitting the bulk of land in her path. Of course, the modern supply chain ties into all of this, as well. Flooding would be a great example of this, ruining many homes and buildings, and causing debris and materials to float and move about freely.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

We have talked a great deal about the evaulation of suppliers on our blog and this post continues that great tradition. In fact, we are introducing our newest blog category so you may easily read all supplier quality management type posts here. . The definition of this metric is similar to the way it sounds.

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EazyStock

APRIL 23, 2019

Can you give examples of processes or tasks you help to automate? . Invoice management, for example, is an area where there are smart and easily accessible systems that electronically handle the invoices. And it’s of course fun and rewarding to be able to help those who are really in trouble.

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EazyStock

APRIL 23, 2019

Can you give examples of processes or tasks you help to automate? . Invoice management, for example, is an area where there are smart and easily accessible systems that electronically handle the invoices. And it’s of course fun and rewarding to be able to help those who are really in trouble.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

And when we feel uncertain, humans tend to look for examples of what others in our situation have done. We’ll give you some examples of social proof, and we’ll even rank them in terms of trustworthiness. Of course, sometimes following the herd can lead us astray. This is a blog post, after all, written by ShipMonk.

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10xLogistics

JUNE 11, 2013

And, of course, there is everything in between. While a great strategy to manage these relationships is a subject too complex for a blog posting, and usually too complex for my short discussion, I do get asked "what is the one thing" they can do. P eople will always act in their own self interest. from the products they are selling.

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Forto

JANUARY 15, 2020

Because of the increased sales of course. . Simply let Amazon do the main marketing work by promoting Prime Day for example. Make every effort to get on “Top Ten” lists for your product category. You can also read up on more content on our blog. But why the hassle of an extra set up? Get creative with marketing.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 30, 2023

Conversion Rates by Industry It’s also important to note that conversion rates vary by industry and product category. So what you may think is a low conversion rate may actually be pretty good for your product category. But the most commonly used benchmark tracks purchases by visits. Let’s start with the product pages.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 29, 2021

Of course, during that same period, many retailers performed extremely well. Heightened demand uncertainty with variability by geography and category. Seattle to LA: An example of a backhaul lane where shippers have pricing leverage. That description is particularly apt to describe the retail industry.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you follow the Logistics Bureau blog, you might recall that we have, once or twice, made passing reference to the concept of the circular supply chain , primarily in our articles focused on developing trends in the supply chain and logistics sector. Examples of the Circular Supply Chain in Action.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In eCommerce terms, niches are product categories that are tied together by a common theme. Apparel, for example, has too many subdivisions to be a true niche — there’s athleisure, swimwear, cocktail dresses, and so on and so forth, to infinity and beyond. Of course, obstacles are just that, obstacles. Keep reading! Compliments?

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. Another thing we talk about quite often on our blog is how companies often misjudge the needs and preferences of their customers. Step 1: What do Your Customers Want?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

If you browse through the Logistics Bureau blog, you’ll find at least two or three articles—and about the same number of videos—that cover warehouse product slotting. For example, slotting strategies often involve placing the fastest-moving SKUs close to the warehouse dispatch zones, minimising picking operatives’ travel distances and times.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

A new year is underway, and what better way to begin our 2023 blog activity than with a summary of the freshest news from the supply chain and logistics theatre? But, of course, with so many cases in such a vastly populated nation, the risk of a new variant emerging to start the whole cycle over again cannot be underestimated.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 19, 2024

In a recent blog post, we discussed the environmental cost of ecommerce and ways to offset it. Source: ecoenclose.com Less is More Of course, your first priority is to protect your products against damage during shipping and handling. Apparel, for example, doesn’t need cushioning but does need protection against rain or snow.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2013

Product Categories. View all Infosys blogs. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. have characteristics which are associated to its length and may differ throughout its course. Business Assurance: Supply Chain Blogs. Banking Suite.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 14, 2021

For example, Kickstarter kicks butt with tabletop games — click around their website and you’ll likely run into an abundance of creative and innovative projects. Categories. Some shared categories include art, music, dance, theater, and photography. #4. Of course, we can’t end this article without talking about your demographic.

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EazyStock

JULY 26, 2019

Many different firms have developed their own versions since then, but the key principles remain the same: Category A: this is the smallest category and consists of the most important stock items. Category B: will generally be larger in terms of volume of SKUs and will usually be made up of products of less value.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

If you’ve been wanting to learn more about how automation positively impacts 3PLs, and the ecommerce businesses they’re committed to, this is the blog for you. An example of a cobot you may see in a warehouse is a box folding mechanical arm. The Cobot category of robotics is not as tested as AMRs.

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WorkWave

JULY 31, 2019

For example, if you post an ad for lead generation without investing any time into guiding your target audience through a social sales funnel, you will fail to reach your goals. Before I added the “must also match” category, my audience was over 770,000, so narrowing down is helpful as well. Creating Thumb-Stopping Content.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

Gilmore Says… In a great example of the balance in this book, Sheffi notes the actual evidence of consumer preference for Green products is tenuous at best. In fact, after reading Sheffi’s examples, I’m surprised more companies haven’t been forced to be zealous advocates.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Analysis & Probable Solution : The conversation which is mentioned in the blog titled "Typical Challenges in a Repair & Return - Part 1" brings out some of the key issues which are pertinent to a repair & return process. Of course buy in from operations management team is a prerequisite to this as well.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

An off-cited analysis from McKinsey in late 2017, for example, found automation could destroy as many as 73 million US jobs by 2030, about one third of all jobs in the country. For example, in a story I remembered that we ran in 2014, a company called Parkdale Mills had recently re-opened a factory near Gaffney, SC that now produces 2.5

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