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Shipper Prep Tips for the CVSA Roadcheck, 72-Hour Capacity Reduction

GlobalTranz

CVSA-certified inspectors will commit a blitz of inspections across North America, creating a sudden strain on resources for both domestic and cross-border freight. The best way to avoid disruption is to source and have readily available resources to expand capacity at a moment’s notice. What Can Shippers Do About the Safety Blitz.

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7 Ways Retailers Can Reduce Delivery Costs

Locus

Geocoding drastically cuts down on the headache of reattempted deliveries on these unclear by accurately locating unclear addresses, thereby saving costs and boosting customer satisfaction. This proximity reduces the need for long-haul deliveries, further cutting down transportation costs.

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5 Practical Tips to Improve Your Distribution Center Operations

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Image source: Flickr | 5 Practical Tips to Improve Your Distribution Center Operations The importance of operations is typically cited as a differentiator when discussing the significance of logistics for a business. Having stated that the following five strategies will help to enhance work in distribution centers.

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4 tips to reduce cargo damage and save money on shipping costs

Shipping and Freight Resource

But if you can reduce cargo and shipping damage , you can cut shipping costs. With the right packaging, strategy, and tools, you can cut shipping costs by as much as 60%. Start with shock testing to gather data about your normal shipping routes. Choose Packaging and Pallets Carefully. Make Labels Clear.

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5 Budget-Friendly Tips for Ecommerce Brands

Ship Monk

No matter what type of ecommerce store you’re running, ShipMonk wants to help bolster your success with FIVE of the BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY TIPS to protect your bottom line and enhance your profits. #1 You never want to cut corners on these, or any, crucial areas of your ecommerce brand.

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Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn

EazyStock

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.

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Top 10 Practical Supply Chain Management Tips for Businesses

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Image source: Shipbob | Top 10 Practical Supply Chain Management Tips for Businesses Effective supply chain management becomes an increasingly important sector full of strategic opportunities and difficulties in an increasingly dynamic and complicated network. It goes beyond simply being an operational strategy.