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Logistics carbon footprint reduction best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

This becomes especially significant for the carbon footprint of companies in transportation, logistics and supply chains, including the added expenses associated with reefer during the warmer months. Regardless, reducing the impact on the environment while also keeping consumer loyalty and boosting efficiency can be tricky, but is possible.

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4 Top Strategies to Enable Efficient Shelf Replenishment

Locus

We’ll look at four strategies to optimize shelf replenishment, reducing stockouts, improving inventory management, cutting waste, and boosting productivity. Eliminating the Need for Markdowns: By maintaining the right stock levels at the right times, we can avoid bothersome markdowns.

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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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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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Inventory Replenishment Strategies that Increase Profits

EazyStock

Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Boost Profitability. To overcome all these inventory management risks, you need a toolbox of effective inventory replenishment strategies. 5 Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Increase Profits. Any business that carries inventory needs to avoid stockouts and back orders.

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Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them

Locus

Just one hour of idling per day over a year equals 64,000 miles of engine wear , resulting in additional annual maintenance expenses of up to $9,472 per truck. Read also: A Study of Unit Economics in Last Mile Delivery Is it essential to reduce last-mile delivery costs for vehicles?

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Pest Control Business Profit Margin Calculation: Boost Your Earnings

WorkWave

As a pest control business owner, you’ll also get tips on managing costs effectively while maintaining service standards, plus smart pricing strategies to keep your bottom line healthy. Calculating it accurately can help you make informed decisions about pricing, cost-cutting measures and growth strategies.