Logistics Bureau

APRIL 5, 2021

Maybe you also want to think about some sort of gain share or bonus mechanism to negotiate into the contract. If it consistently reaches above those targets or comes up with some improvement programmes to reduce costs, you might want to offer a bit of a bonus or a profit share. Failure to Share Enough Information on Operations.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

Let’s begin with a challenge that often frustrates leaders of companies in the startup phase, especially smaller organisations— how to access dedicated logistics expertise , resources, and infrastructure.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Therefore, transportation brokers need to know how freight data can add value, why actionability and timeliness enable accurate fast-paced decisions, and a few tips to apply FreightWaves SONAR data every morning. Talent and skills relevant to supply chain analytics are limited. That is simply unacceptable.

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Carter Logistics

MARCH 12, 2019

Ensure that the price paid is based on agreed-upon rates negotiated ahead of the transportation movement. It also allows cost to be driven out of the system, not only in transportation but also in labor in the shipping and receiving department. Accurate data reports help to manage costs that are out of your control.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

And then there’s consideration of cost and manufacturer. Price: How much does the forklift brand and model cost? How much is the cost of a new vs used forklift in the model and brand? Ownership: How does the ownership model of the truck look? So, this post is your ultimate guide to buying a forklift.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

I’m talking about enterprises that leave their interactions with freight carriers to one or two people with little or no logistics knowledge or experience because freight and logistics are not core competencies. The answer is that the approach could cost your company vast sums of money in unnecessary logistics costs.

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Conger

JUNE 15, 2022

How to calculate a safe forklift speed. Tips for safe forklift travel. How to Determine a Safe Forklift Speed Limit. 14 Forklift Travel Safety Tips. How to Determine a Safe Forklift Speed Limit. 14 Forklift Travel Safety Tips. Risk of Tip-Overs. Excessive speeding can cause forklifts to tip over.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2017

RT Custer, the owner and co-founder of Vortic Watch Company , describes the challenge of managing his supply chain this way: “To keep my cost of goods at a manageable level, I need to order hundreds of parts. Here are a few short- and long-term solutions you might consider: Negotiate terms with your suppliers. Look into factoring.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

For example, with a clothing item perhaps it didn’t fit, or the customer didn’t like the color, quality, or fabric. If the shipping carrier is at fault, the ecommerce merchant can file a claim with the carrier to recover their costs. Four top tips to remember include: 1. For example, should reshipments get expedited shipping?

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 7, 2020

It was a very low price for having the luxury of watching the pilots do their thing. It takes years to have “it” At the time I wasn’t certain of what the Pilot meant by “ having the feel of the ship “ To me, the apprentice was doing an excellent job, even though he was tipped by the pilot every now and then.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

As we said in our freight claims series, knowledge is power in avoiding errors that may drive up your transportation costs unnecessarily. With this knowledge no carrier would dare challenge since correctly applying the information from the NMFTA is the best practice when choosing freight classification.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2015

The latest industry-pricing trend, dimensional weight pricing, or often referred as “DIM Pricing,” calls for LTL freight cost calculations using pounds per cubic foot of space occupied on the truck. Both UPS and FedEx recently announced dimension-weight pricing plans for parcel/small packages effective Dec.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

A common conundrum for companies is how to reduce their freight costs, which due to a recovery in demand following the Covid-19 pandemic have skyrocketed. Putting a lid on escalating freight costs has now become more important than ever. Negotiate for off-peak times. Make an in-depth cost analysis.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 9, 2022

When the cost of raw materials and finished goods starts to soar, it’s critical for wholesalers and distributors to control their operational costs to remain competitive and achieve decent profit margins. Inventory optimization is efficiently and cost-effectively having the right products in the right place at the right time.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This planning process relied heavily on the planner’s geographic knowledge , which I gained slowly through experience, and the only aids I had were A-Z map books of the areas within the DC’s delivery region. Such a system can enable planners to create routes and transmit them directly to drivers via an in-cab display or mobile device.

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