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Transportation Strategies for Continued Success

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A TMS offers optimization capabilities across multiple modes to improve service levels and reduce freight spend. Below are some transportation strategies for success for suppliers of TMS, TES, and MTS. Coronavirus has changed the outlook for direct-to-consumer commerce, and a TMS is now a critical component of this strategy.

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5 Inventory Reduction Strategies to Drive Cost Savings

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For businesses that carry non-perishable goods it’s tempting to order and carry surplus stock to help meet market demand and hit order fulfillment targets. So it makes sense to look for ways to reduce inventory and keep levels under control! What are the potential cost savings from inventory reduction?

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Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn

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

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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.

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Inventory Replenishment Strategies that Increase Profits

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Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Boost Profitability. They have well-executed inventory replenishment processes that ensure items are reordered in the right quantities and at the right time to meet actual customer demand. 5 Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Increase Profits. Both can be very costly.

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Cutting Emissions Through Better Transportation Planning

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A transportation management system (TMS) allows a shipper or carrier to plan the most cost-effective set of shipments that meets service level goals. Running more efficient routes, with more fully loaded trucks, saves money and reduces emissions. For example, Oracle is using average emission from a 5-ton truck, or a bulk tanker.

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Pallet Prices Up 400% Amid Shortage

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For example, the lack of pallets has a tremendous effect on the supply chain for many companies. Lumber price increments have exponential impacts on the cost of manufacturing wood pallets. Manufacturers are passing on these costs by way of increased asking prices. Homebuilding drives up the price of lumber.