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7 Ways Retailers Can Reduce Delivery Costs

Locus

On one hand, they’re battling shrinkage, which includes inventory losses from both operational slip-ups and theft. 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. Pretty daunting, right?

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Ecommerce Inventory Management: Challenges & Solutions

Logistics Bureau

Effective inventory management has become increasingly crucial for businesses in this fast-paced and rapidly evolving era of ecommerce. Moreover, the ecommerce explosion has brought new and unique challenges that complicate inventory management for enterprises selling online.

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Time Definite Freight & Positive ROI

Blue Grace Logistics

In our March webinar, titled Time Definite Freight and Positive ROI , Brian Blalock, Senior Manager Sourcing Strategy, and Eric Chambers, Vice President, Field Performance at BlueGrace Logistics, discuss the delivery method that is redefining the logistics landscape. What is Time Definite Freight? No, it is not.

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Inventory Optimisation: How Much Stock is Right for Your Company?

Logistics Bureau

Among the universal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed upon the supply chain management profession is the question of inventory, specifically, “how much is enough?”. It wasn’t long ago that businesses were asking, “By how much can I reduce my levels of inventory?”. Let’s Start with Safety Stock.

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Email Tips for Ecommerce Businesses

Ship Monk

We’d go so far as to say that these loyal fans are your most precious business asset — more valuable, even, than your inventory — and that’s saying something, coming from a 3PL that stores inventory! Also, to reduce unsubscribes, consider offering your customers a choice in the type and frequency of the emails they receive.

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8 Best Inventory Demand Forecasting Techniques

EazyStock

Demand forecasting techniques play a critical role in inventory management. However, producing an accurate inventory demand forecast is no mean feat. In this post we uncover eight top demand forecasting techniques and best practice tips that you can’t be without. The Importance of Accurate Inventory Forecasting.

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What Is Deadstock and How Do I Get Rid of It?

GoShip Blog

Well-organized inventory management is a must-have for a successful retail strategy. Often, shippers are faced with inaccurate or inconsistent inventory management which leads to overstocking or understocking. . Another crucial tip is to review your inventory management strategy to make sure you are prepared. .