Remove Distribution Remove Reliability Remove Strategy Remove Trends
article thumbnail

Key Warehouse & Contract Logistics Trends from 2020

Now, That's Logistics

During a year when e-commerce sales skyrocketed, the global pandemic impacted supply chains around the globe, and transportation capacity contracted across most modes, while companies worked to get their logistics strategies realigned with this “new normal” operating environment.

article thumbnail

Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses: 6 Steps to Building the Perfect Marketing Strategy 

GoShip Blog

Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved with the times, the advent of technology, and changes in consumer behavior. Why a Solid Marketing Strategy is Important A marketing strategy refers to a business’s action plan for achieving its short and long-term goals and developing a sustainable competitive advantage.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

What is Preventive Maintenance: Staying Ahead of the Curve

Conger

Continue reading to learn more about this essential strategy to ensure your equipment performs optimally at all times. Introduction to Maintenance Strategies In industries such as Manufacturing, Distribution, Food Processing/Storage, Paper, Packaging, and Lumber, equipment efficiency is not just an operational goal but a necessity.

article thumbnail

Optimize Your Distribution Network for a Successful Supply Chain

Stord

May 4, 2018 The speed and reliability of your distribution network is essential to your company’s success. To scale, an optimized distribution network is required to meet customer expectations and business growth targets. It is essential to balance the cost of the distribution network with responsive customer service.

article thumbnail

Is it too Early For 2022 Predictions?

Logistics Viewpoints

Importers will look for near-term strategies to move their shipments away from congested trade lanes or process containers further inland to minimize the impact of lead time variability that has dramatically increased in 2021. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

article thumbnail

4 Ways to Enhance Warehouse Efficiency with Prescriptive and Predictive Analytics

Logistics Viewpoints

The models offer prescriptive analytics, leveraging data on order history, batching and pathing patterns, and warehouse layout to recommend optimal slotting strategies. Predictive analytics can forecast future demand based on historical sales data, seasonal patterns, market trends, and other factors.

article thumbnail

Sustainable world – what’s the green ticket worth?

Log-hub

Sustainable transport solutions, better-utilized vehicles, and the appropriate digital tools are making sustainability a real-time need, not just a trend. But it’s not mission impossible, as sustainable logistics can bring you many overall business strategy benefits. Rushing to catch the green train, or just watching him passing by?