The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

During down freight markets like right now, many shippers become price focused, which means freight brokers need different sales tactics – and perhaps some training on new sales tactics. With Sync Logistics Training companies can: Reduce the burden on management. Implement enterprise level course content at a fraction of the cost.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

If you’re a decision-maker with accountability for your organisation’s entire supply chain, and you’re just starting to think about outsourcing, perhaps to reduce costs or improve service, this post should prove well worth the few minutes it will take you to read it. What Can You Outsource, and What Should You Outsource?

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Conger

JANUARY 17, 2023

Warehouse 5S is a lean management strategy that helps warehouses accomplish a basic objective: making problems visible. The 5S model is named for five Japanese terms that capture its core philosophy — waste reduction and improved efficiency. Some common sorting strategies include: General cleaning of an area.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. The report outlines the tools with the highest transformational benefits and capabilities that are becoming standard business practices. Firefighting is the norm. Network Design.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

The last time they raised prices? So much attention is paid to negotiating the price of the goods and coordinating the delivery that very little thought goes into the quality of the relationship and how improving it might help you both. Of course, it wouldn’t be a business strategy if there weren’t a couple more acronyms to learn.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Operational excellence, of course. The logistics industry has grown so complex, with so many challenges such as regulatory changes, capacity issues, pricing fluctuations, and worsening weather events, that customers are looking for a one-stop shop, backed by assets and technology, to help them navigate the current shipping environment.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We’re setting out on a journey to understand how to transform your dream into reality, navigating legal documents, and NEMT software, hiring competent drivers, and crafting an effective marketing strategy. It includes buying vehicles (ADA compliant, of course), office space utility bills and insurance costs. Plan wisely.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2016

Today, Kelly shares the top 14 Logistics and Supply Chain Management training programs and courses available in 2016. It is important to note the necessity to build strategy of company’s logistics system development and integrate it as a full-fledged component for not less than 10-15 years. University Courses. Short programs.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Additionally, some owners believe that up-charging customers and inflating prices is an effective strategy because it gives the appearance of legitimacy and quality. If you price your services too high, you can end up driving customers away. Remember that when setting your price, customers are looking for value.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

And when I think of going back to school, I think of a rite of passage that most kids enjoyed: watching the Price is Right on a sick day. Earlier this week, longtime host of the Price is Right, Bob Barker, passed away at the age of 99. UPS reduced July flights by 14 percent from June. The Last Mile Delivery Academy is at 6150 N.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2017

But, shippers who understand the top factors influencing parcel pricing, such as dimensional (DIM) pricing models , they can locate additional savings by eliminating unnecessary costs and maintaining better control over shipping practices. Weight and Dimensional Pricing. Rate Types. Negotiations. Surcharges.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. We’ll be pleased to assist you in implementing methods to sense customer demand more accurately, enhancing your ability to optimise inventory levels, reduce stock-outs, reduce carrying costs—and ultimately increase profitability.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Carriers simply need to know where to send trucks and the proper freight rating or pricing strategies to use. Of course, it is also critical to apply data across all activities to identify which loads are ripe for the taking. That will go a long way in reducing operating ratios and increasing fleet utilization.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We’re setting out on a journey to understand how to transform your dream into reality, navigating legal documents, and NEMT software, hiring competent drivers, and crafting an effective marketing strategy. It includes buying vehicles (ADA compliant, of course), office space utility bills and insurance costs. Plan wisely.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. Pepsi announced that they are aiming to cut 20% of their emissions by 2030 and their U.S. Here are three trends to consider. . Sustainability on the agenda.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

With the latter, carriers are able to eliminate costly manual work, reduce reliance on labor, and streamline their operations. When it comes to the exchange of information, it is of course problematic.”. That said, inherent within digital transformation is of course the transformative process itself.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. The drivers for growth are not simple factors like the price or quality of a product. Virtually all predictive analytics analysts use tools created by external developers.

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Stord

JANUARY 11, 2022

." - Sean Henry, CEO Patching Together Supply Chain Elements "I believe the secret is out - companies for years have skirted by with sub-optimal supply chains, limited visibility, poor partners and inflexible tools, and then struggled to patch all these together to serve their end customers.

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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2020

As we collaborate with shippers on new approaches and strategies to reach their goals, we also apply best practices that hold true in any market. 3 insights to improve your truckload or less than truckload (LTL) strategies. . This can dramatically increase efficiency, while reducing costs.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2018

How DIM rating works DIM weight rating is the pricing technique carriers use to determine shipping costs based on weight, distance, and carton size instead of just weight and distance. The shipping cost is priced according to the higher of either the DIM weight or the actual weight. DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER. NEW WHITEPAPER.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. Pepsi announced that they are aiming to cut 20% of their emissions by 2030 and their U.S. Here are three supply chain trends to consider. .

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. The answer is to benchmark your freight, of course. What is Freight Benchmarking?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2017

When you think about the [various internal functions involved], it boils down to a couple of key things for me,” said Brent Nagy, VP Enterprise Customer Strategy at C.H. Of course, you can’t talk about relationships without also talking about the importance of communication. Robinson in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. The report outlines the tools with the highest transformational benefits and capabilities that are becoming standard business practices. Firefighting is the norm. Network Design.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Transportation analytics is among the most effective tools in trucking contract negotiations. Of course, that depends on securing shipping data insights well in advance of disruptions’ arrival. Failure to secure dynamic pricing mechanisms leads to unneeded mini-bids. Contracts leave little room for severe market fluctuations.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

In addition to shorter lead times, lower shipping costs, no tariffs and a typically lower MOQ, domestically-source products usually are higher quality – plus, sourcing domestically can work as an attractive marketing strategy. Cutting these extraneous costs is one of the ‘no-brainer’ ways to save money in 2021.

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

By planning in advance, your company can get the best service for a reasonable price and be sure that your shipments will be delivered on time. Though it is hard to predict customer behavior and demand right now, analyzing your previous sales and operation strategy may help define mistakes that were made and fix them this time.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Suspicion that digitization will eliminate jobs is not without cause—there is no doubt that certain roles are changing or being eliminated by automation. Success here can drive significant revenue opportunity and reduce costs, ultimately greatly increasing the stature of procurement in an organization. How do you do that?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Those brands include Pepsi, of course, but also Lay’s, Quaker, Doritos, Cheetos, and Gatorade. Because of the food giant’s size, their sustainability strategy also is very broad. The focus of my interview with Mr. Andrew was the company’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across their end-to-end value chain.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

If you’ve ever paid $10 for an Uber ride to the cocktail lounge in the evening and then a “surge priced” $50 for the same distance Uber ride back to your home only a few hours later around closing time, you understand the dynamics troubling shippers in today’s capacity constrained transportation market.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This makes accuracy non-negotiable when preparing an electrical quote or drafting an estimation for residential projects where square-foot pricing may apply. From small repairs to major installations, prices can vary widely based on complexity and the materials needed. The utilities at your shop? Also part of the mix.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

With a solid business strategy, and a strong foundation of knowledge, you can determine the best course of action for your manufacturing business and take advantage of an ERP system to streamline business processes and maximize profitability. MYTH: Price is the most important selection criteria when choosing an ERP.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 15, 2023

How did your pricing compare to your closest competitor’s pricing? Perhaps this will be the year to invest in more powerful data analytics tools. Only then can you establish ideal pricing strategies and discounts. If people are willing to pay full price for your goods, there’s absolutely no truth to this.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 16, 2022

Even though you have no control over external factors, you can do your best to reduce negative consequences for your business. Meteorological shifts frequently reduce road visibility, which considerably slows down delivery operations. If you still manage to retrieve it, expect increased pricing for shipping services.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

This creates a wonderful opportunity for shippers to eliminate the middleman costs by considering the use of less-than-truckload freight options for e-commerce. Of course, the variety of e-commerce sales and products makes this impractical scenario even more far-fetched. retail sales could easily trend upward to 20 percent or more.

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Ship Monk

JULY 27, 2022

We’re talking, of course, about demand forecasting, or the process of predicting customer demand for a product or service. Keep reading to learn what demand forecasting is, why you need it, and how to implement it into your eCommerce strategy! Luckily, this is one problem that doesn’t require divination to solve.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 28, 2023

Rules based on any number of factors could form your 2-day shipping standards and practices, thus allowing you to create a personalized shipping strategy that works for your ecommerce business. Of course, because of all the different elements that may be taken into account, this option can be somewhat complex.

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