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Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It

Logistics Bureau

If you can only say “No”, I will not be surprised, because many companies have never drilled down into the costs involved in selling specific SKU categories, individual SKUs, or providing particular services connected with those sales, to specific customers or customer categories. And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis.

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How to Get Your Forklift License: The Ultimate Guide [New in 2020]

Conger

But if you’re new to forklifts, you probably have a lot of questions: How do I become a forklift operator? What do I need to study? How do I get certified? Chapter 4: How to Pass Your Forklift Certification Test With Flying Colors. How to Decide If the ‘Operator’s Life’ Is Right for You. Of course not.

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Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs

Logistics Bureau

Our aim here, if you’re new to the world of commercial importing and exporting , is to help you know what to look out for and where/how to concentrate resources to gain traction against larger competitors in what is becoming an ever-more-competitive arena. Container Shipping Can be Tough for SMEs.

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How to Boost Your Ecommerce Conversion Rate

Ship Monk

According to an ongoing study of 3,036 Shopify stores, the average conversion rate (visits that resulted in purchases) in 2022 was 1.3%. Today we’re going to look at how to calculate ecommerce conversion rates, identify some things that may be turning customers away, and what you can do to improve conversion rates.

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Inventory Management Excellence: Some Companies to Learn From

Logistics Bureau

The answer depends, of course, on your company’s objectives and, particularly, on your customer service promises. The picking system works because Amazon sells directly to consumers, so it rarely ships pallets or even sealed cases of any SKU. Over the course of around 15 years, the company perfected the strategy.

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How to Operate Your Distribution Truck Fleet at Less Cost

Logistics Bureau

But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy? There are ways and means to reduce excess expenditure in fleet operation , and you can separate them roughly into three categories. Another asset-reduction strategy is to outsource your transportation for particular categories or locations.

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Supplier Quality Management: What it is, 5 Key Metrics to Know & a 4 Step Supplier Evaluation Process

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series on Supplier Quality Management processes and how to evaluate your suppliers from Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain. Therefore, it is paramount for you as a logistics and supply chain professional to have a keen sense of how to properly evaluate a supplier.