FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Census Bureau and is an estimate that tracks purchases of durable and non-durable goods at the consumer level. Example: Retail sales for food and beverages (RESLG.FBEV) compared to reefer capacity (ROTRI.USA). Keep ahead of the freight market by purchasing & using SONAR. Request a SONAR Demo.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

For example, you should consider setting different service levels, safety stock levels and reordering parameters for each category. You can only optimize stock levels when you have informed inventory purchasing practices. Schedule a Demo. Make sure you have a set of ‘rules’ for every SKU you carry.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

For example, Shopify’s Analytics dashboard tracks important sales metrics and will calculate the percentage of change from one timeframe to the next. Contact us today for a software demo, and a peek at all the ways we can help your ecommerce business grow.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

For example, you may want to carry more items that consistently sell well and are cheap to stock, versus those that are expensive with intermittent demand. For example, items that are stocked well would potentially have high service level targets, while those with lower stock levels could have lower service level targets.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

As an example, Supply Chain Dive states, “Minimizing the number of claims for overages, shortages and damages (OS&Ds) as a percentage of deliveries,” is one way to manage operations and track performance better. It is a measure of the beginning inventory cost plus the purchases made during the period, minus the ending inventory costs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Example : A subscriber wants to see the outbound ocean shipments TEU volume being booked with ocean container lines in China that are moving outbound to the United States. For example, if a subscriber is looking at ocean TEU volumes from China to the U.S. Request a SONAR Demo. to China for instance would not be a sum of all U.S.

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EazyStock

MAY 11, 2021

We’re going to use Frank’s Fasteners business as the example: 1. If you find that you’re treating all items the same (in terms of the stock you hold and the purchases you make regardless of their category) then you probably have inefficient and needlessly expensive inventory policies.

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Ship Monk

JULY 28, 2022

If your eCommerce business makes and sells hats, for example, you purchase raw materials such as fabric, thread, leather, ribbon, etc. The manufacturing company purchases the raw materials, manufactures the goods, and sells finished products to wholesalers, retailers, or eCommerce businesses that order the goods.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

So, here are some forklift purchasing factors to check out as you go to buy a forklift, especially buying a forklift for the first time: 1. Research, Forklift Type Selection When you purchase a forklift, you must know what you want and your operation’s requirements. The important thing is to get the right forklift for your operations.

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Locus

MAY 25, 2022

Take last-mile deliveries for example. But today, nothing can be more heartbreaking to a customer than a business breaking its delivery promise on their prized purchases. It gives them an experience of the product before purchasing. Try a demo with Locus now! Schedule a Demo. And how they have been changing!

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

For example, the availability of qualified technicians determines whether or not common tractor and/or trailer repairs can be done with internal resources instead of external (outside vendors). Build smarter trucking KPIs by purchasing and using SONAR. Request a SONAR Demo.

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EazyStock

JUNE 18, 2019

ABC Classification Calculation Example. We’re going to use Frank’s Fasteners business as the example: 1. The best way to start is to adapt your purchasing and inventory policies to each group from the ABC analysis. For more information on EazyStock or to book a demo , click here.

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

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. With the right strategies in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, you can navigate through a recession and come out as a winner.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

High interest rates make it less appealing for businesses to make long-term investments in their supply chain infrastructure, such as building or purchasing new warehouses or storage facilities, updating vehicles and transport or digitalizing supply chain systems. For example, warehouse costs, insurance and financing. Demand falls.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

If a product isn’t available for customers to purchase because it’s out of stock, they will likely turn to a competitor and might not return. For example, market growth potential and the percentage gain of market share over a set period. Determining the right stock levels to meet demand is vital for customer satisfaction.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

If a product isn’t available for customers to purchase because it’s out of stock, they will likely turn to a competitor and might not return. For example, market growth potential and the percentage gain of market share over a set period. Working out the right stock levels to meet demand is vital for customer satisfaction.

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EazyStock

APRIL 13, 2022

For example, having more accurate demand forecasting, warehouse automation, diversifying your supplier network or bringing new technologies on board to give you real-time data. Purchasing. Examples of supporting software include: Warehouse management systems. Highlighting areas for improvement allows you to fix them.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Purchasing equipment and buildings are some of the more commonly financed items. And since customers get their products on time and without delay, they are more likely to return for future purchases. Increased purchases by customers amount to more work for carriers, adding to profitability. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 10, 2021

This is due, in large part, to the Amazon effect which has increased delivery expectations for not only domestic online shopping purchases, but for industries as a whole. In one example of deploying Turvo’s unified solution, a shipper and manufacturer in Germany became a system tenant user for Turvo through Port X.

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EazyStock

JUNE 18, 2019

ABC Classification Calculation Example. We’re going to use Frank’s Fasteners business as the example: 1. The best way to start is to adapt your purchasing and inventory policies to each group from the ABC analysis. For more information on EazyStock or to book a demo , click here.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

For example, if there were 700 intermodal shipping containers moved between City A and City B in the past week, that lane shows a total ORAIL value of 100. For example, If one wants to look only at the volume of 53’ domestic containers and exclude all other sizes, use ORAIL53. Use airport codes to utilize granularities.

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EazyStock

JUNE 23, 2021

An example of a BOM-dependent forecast would be for the components that make up a fountain pen. An example here could be when stationery items are sold in a writing set, but also sold on their own. Accurate BOM forecasts will help ensure purchasing teams have a clear and accurate list of materials and quantities to order.

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Conger

JULY 22, 2021

For example, these systems can handle tasks ranging from: Receiving goods. For example, a Shopify storefront is an eCommerce platform. A Shopify storefront is an example of an eCommerce platform. Take our Shopify example again. One of the best ways to determine this is to request a demo from the vendor.

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EazyStock

MARCH 9, 2021

See an example of ABC analysis in action here. For example, you may want to focus on improving the service levels of your A class products, over your Bs and Cs by increasing your safety stock levels. For example, some products will have a regular demand, while others will have intermittent demand. Focus on your category A items.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

For example, did you take out a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program ? For example you should adopt a different demand forecasting technique for mature products with steady demand, compared to items in decline where demand is become more erratic and lumpy. Improve Demand Forecasting.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Before that, he wanted to purchase a pair of shoes from a nearby store. Time to value is the time customers spend to derive value from the purchased product. This time between purchasing the shoes and deriving value from them is what we call business as the time to value. Schedule a Demo!

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

Read on to learn what is SONAR SCI’s Lane Acuity Plus, what it tells subscribers who have purchased SONAR SCI, and how the application aids freight market participants by gaining deeper lane by lane insights around freight shipping. . Sign up for a demo here or by clicking the button below. Request a SONAR Demo.

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EazyStock

APRIL 28, 2022

For example, soft drink companies now use recycled plastic to manufacture new single-use plastic bottles. For example, are there opportunities for changing to electric or lower-emission vehicles, or could your waste-removal processes be more effective? If you’d like to know more, speak to one of our team to arrange a demo.

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EazyStock

APRIL 28, 2022

For example, soft drink companies now use recycled plastic to manufacture new single-use plastic bottles. For example, are there opportunities for changing to electric or lower-emission vehicles, or could your waste-removal processes be more effective? If you’d like to know more, speak to one of our team to arrange a demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

For example: If there were 10 national loads tendered on March 1st and on March 2nd there were 11 tendered loads, the March 1st OTVI.USA value would be 10,000 and the March 2nd value would be 11,000. Example : ROTVI.ATL was 250 as of August 1. Get a demo of SONAR to see what the platform can do for you. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

We typically make the same kind of purchases throughout the year, but when the holidays roll around, it becomes a different story. We not only increase the frequency of our purchases but also the diversity. Make sure to consider both general ecommerce trends as well as the individual performance of top companies in your niche. #3

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WorkWave

APRIL 30, 2023

For example, if you work on existing structures, you must pass an exam and get a Residential Building Remodeler License. In addition, Florida requires that you purchase liability insurance if you work on projects worth more than $2,500. If you charge more, you’ll need a California General Contractor License.

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Locus

APRIL 29, 2022

Example: A meat company has a steady base of demand for the delivery of its processed meat. The globe is moving towards a post-pandemic recovery slowly, and customers are now factoring purchase decisions based on how well a delivery service cares for their preferences. Schedule a Demo.

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EazyStock

JUNE 21, 2022

For example, management might have been cautious about adopting cloud-based supply chain solutions due to security concerns over data breaches and loss of irreplaceable data. Rather than purchasing expensive systems and equipment, you reduce costs by using your service provider’s resources while paying a subscription fee.

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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

A good example of the limitations of private blockchains is seen in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), a system for communicating documents like shipments, purchase orders, and returns between partners. This defeats the founding mission of blockchain technology and leads to less efficiency and transparency.

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EazyStock

MARCH 4, 2021

When looking to improve inventory turnover, it’s important that inventory planners and purchasers only order items that have a demand in the marketplace. For example, EazyStock has an order fill-up feature that allows you to work to minimum order quantity, value or weight restrictions. Improve demand forecasting accuracy.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2021

For example, when there is only a day, a week or a month’s worth of stock left, based on the item’s average sales. If you’d like to know more about how EazyStock can support your inventory management processes and help better manage supply chain disruption please request a demo.

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