Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Strategic Benefits For companies that integrate autonomous delivery vehicles into their operations, benefits include: Cost Savings: Autonomous vehicles reduce the reliance on human drivers, which can significantly lower labor costs.

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DC Velocity

MAY 29, 2025

First is the “glide down” of the volumes it handles for Amazon, which it plans to reduce by 50% by June 2026. This year, the Amazon volume decline is expected to help the company cut some 25 million operating hours. Next, UPS is executing “the largest network reconfiguration in our history,” Tomé noted.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 16, 2025

Here’s a detailed breakdown of how to track your freight efficiently, which tools actually work, and how you can eliminate guesswork from your logistics operations. Customer service departments that implement these notifications typically see significant reductions in shipment status inquiries.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 9, 2025

Net profit: $135K after expenses. Operational Growth – You’ve cut deadhead. How to Grow Without Adding a Single Truck Let’s get tactical. Here’s how you grow without touching your fleet size: Drop your Operating Ratio Below 85% – Track weekly expenses. Do I have three months of expenses saved?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Reduction in asset capital.Warehouses and vehicles are expensive to purchase or lease and can tieupmillions of dollars that could otherwise be invested in the core business of the firm. Alas, in some cases, there is no supply chain strategy to speak of. But what about cost of service?

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Food Logistics

JUNE 15, 2025

protein products facility implemented cutting-edge robotics and a vision inspection system that automates patty production. By capturing 100% of each patty’s surface, the vision system substantially improves quality assurance and reduces the risk of contaminated products reaching GSF customers, and in turn, consumers.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Image source: Pexels | Everything You Should Know About Automation in Fulfillment Logistics Introduction to Automation in Logistics Have you ever thought about how Amazon delivers packages quickly and efficiently? And how does technology change the way products are shipped? Automated systems can track inventory in real-time.

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Locus

JANUARY 22, 2025

Introduction (Overview) Overview The most expensive part of logistics, last-mile delivery, is being transformed by AI. This final step of the logistics journey has always been notoriously expensive and complex. Key Benefits Fuel Savings: Better routing minimizes unnecessary travel, cutting fuel expenses.

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TransAudit

MAY 27, 2025

This article will shed light on three specific, often overlooked areas where chemical companies are incurring unnecessary freight expenses. Strategies for Mitigation Implement Automated Audit Systems : Utilizing software solutions that flag discrepancies in accessorial charges can help catch overcharges before they impact the bottom line.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Whether you’re managing a distribution center, coordinating fleet operations, or shaping global supply strategy, understanding how to deploy and scale digital twins may be your next competitive edge. And reconfiguring layouts or processes can be risky and expensive. The Business Problem: Complexity Without Control 1.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 8, 2025

Thats why its more important than ever to focus on strategies that work and make them part of your plan moving forward. Lets explore the key strategies that can keep your business ahead of the competition in 2025. Make Sustainability a Core Strategy Consumers care more than ever about where their products come from and how theyre made.

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10xLogistics

OCTOBER 21, 2024

They know how to handle items like furniture and large appliances, where the risks are even higher. Imagine buying a new refrigerator—something that's not just expensive, but a key part of your home. Hunt Final Mile Services is also doing an excellent job, especially with big, bulky, and heavy products.

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Freight Waves

JULY 9, 2025

That’s not a strategy. But when a DEF system fails or a clutch job hits them for $4,000, they realize real quick that guesswork doesn’t cut it. mile, you’re either lucky, ignoring major repairs, or missing expenses. per mile depending on truck age, make, and how well you stay on top of PMs. That’s survival.

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TransAudit

MAY 27, 2025

This article will shed light on three specific, often overlooked areas where chemical companies are incurring unnecessary freight expenses. Strategies for Mitigation Implement Automated Audit Systems : Utilizing software solutions that flag discrepancies in accessorial charges can help catch overcharges before they impact the bottom line.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

Overlaying a dynamic layer on top of the WMS can sometimes be the the best and most efficient strategy. They can also manage order sequencing and task interleaving dynamically, making on-the-fly decisions to maximize throughput and reduce bottlenecks.

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Freight Waves

JULY 4, 2025

Let’s unpack what’s really going on, what’s driving these moves behind the scenes, and how you, as a small carrier or fleet owner, need to adjust your strategy now before the landscape shifts even further. How Small Carriers Can Still Thrive Now here’s the good news: being small still has its advantages—if you know how to use them.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 23, 2025

Understanding why these traditional methods work so well and how to implement them effectively can transform your customer retention and revenue growth. Plus, prepaid services reduce billing and collection costs while providing crucial working capital for early-season expenses.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2025

At Optimal Dynamics’ recent Transportation Leadership Strategy Session, 25 industry peers gathered to exchange perspectives on how we’re all adapting to these pressures. It’s reshaping nearly every aspect of how we run our businesses. How does digitization of operations impact the driver?

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Locus

JUNE 30, 2025

Fleet Utilization Strategic route planning allows businesses to maximize payloads, reduce empty miles, and balance workloads across the fleet. Dispatch Efficiency Automated route planning tools drastically reduce the time and effort required for dispatch teams to assign routes. The result?

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3PL Insights

MAY 16, 2025

For third-party logistics providers (3PLs), mastering the art of robot logistics means developing efficient strategies for storing, handling, and maintaining some of the most advanced equipment in modern supply chains. These machines are highly sensitive, incredibly expensive, and often custom-built.

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TransAudit

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Companies that rely on reactive strategies risk falling behind, while those that prioritize resilience are better equipped to thrive. Lets explore the key elements of supply chain evolution, the challenges, and how to trade reaction for resilience. Cost Savings : Reduce inefficiencies and last-minute expenses.

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Locus

JUNE 24, 2025

Delivery route optimization, often facilitated by route planning software, has emerged as a crucial solution, significantly reducing these logistical pain points. The primary objectives include minimizing travel distance, reducing fuel consumption, improving delivery efficiency, and meeting customer expectations and operational requirements.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2025

While white-glove freight services are more expensive than traditional less-than-truckload (LTL shipping) or full truckload (FTL shipping) , they drastically reduce the risk of damage. Deliveries to remote locations or over long distances can be more expensive. This often leads to fewer claims , saving you time and money.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 27, 2025

How to Build Credit Before You Need It The best time to build credit is when you don’t need it. Here’s how to create a credit profile that’s ready to work: 1. The post Your Personal Credit Matters – How to Build It Before You Need It appeared first on FreightWaves. That’s what lenders are looking at. They’re looking at you.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain In the rush to adjust sourcing strategies in line with current trends in international trade, the answer might be to think small. But for many, rising tensions between trading partners, coupled with higher labor and logistics expense, have made that strategy untenable.

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Freight Waves

JULY 6, 2025

As a carrier with enough units that you hire an internal dispatch team, understanding how to measure their performance is critical. Once we tightened the outbound strategy and aligned reloads closer to Atlanta, profit jumped 14%. KPI #3 – On-Time Performance Shippers don’t care about how far you drove—they care if you were on time.

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Conger

MARCH 26, 2025

However, renting can become more expensive over time. On the other hand, renting offers flexibility and convenience, with maintenance typically included, saving you time and unexpected expenses. Quieter Work Environment: Reduced noise pollution enhances workplace comfort, facilitating better communication among employees.

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WorkWave

APRIL 23, 2025

Targeting the Right Customers With Decile Analysis Sending print materials to every household in your service area isn’t just expensive it’s inefficient. Here’s how to get started: 1. Customer decile analysis helps you focus your print budget where it will generate the highest return.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2025

Moving from raw, unintegrated data to useful supply chain analytics is expensive — and it takes time. And retailers are using AI to dynamically adjust pricing and inventory strategies in response to tariff-driven cost changes. But you should understand how AI is being used in your industry and in supply chain management more broadly.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

By transferring fleet management responsibilities to third-party providers, organizations can save money, reduce administrative burdens, and potentially improve efficiency. Managing a fleet in-house can be expensive, requiring investment in vehicle maintenance, driver training, and regulatory compliance.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 15, 2025

One effective approach is investing in storage systems, which integrate strategies and tools to simplify workflows and deliver better results. Its a cost-effective option for businesses aiming to reduce overhead expenses and benefit from expert logistics management. How to choose the ideal storage system?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In Part 1 we pointed out that implementing an ERP system for manufacturing allows companies to integrate business functions, streamline processes, and use automation to reduce wastage and costs, and improve productivity and efficiency. In Part 2, we explain the phases of the implementation project.

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Cyzerg

AUGUST 29, 2023

Reducing warehouse costs is critical in running an efficient warehouse and maximizing profits. However, with increasing demands and rising expenses, finding effective strategies to reduce warehouse costs can be challenging.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

How often do you think about your retail reverse logistics strategy? Instead of being relegated to the margins, executives must rethink their strategy and consider how a data-driven reverse supply chain can add more value and improve profit margins. The Benefits of a Data-Driven Retail Reverse Logistics Strategy.

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Cyzerg

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With the right strategies and tools, businesses can master the art of inventory control. In this article, we will explore how to optimize your inventory management process to boost profitability while keeping storage costs in check. Let’s dive in.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They promoted logistics to the level of core process and enabler of new business models and now view a thought-through logistics strategy as an opportunity to stand out by offering a better service level to their customers, such as same-day delivery. Automation as key for growth.

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