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

Locus

The question then is: how can companies maneuver this intricate, costly maze successfully? Naturally, the costs of meeting such expectations, especially on the delivery front are also increasing. Read also: How to Calculate the Cost of Transport 2. It is no secret that customer expectations are really high these days.

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Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains

3PL Links

Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains | Image source: Flickr Understanding logistics trends is essential for business, and trend research may help organizations of all sizes predict changes, spot areas for innovation, and remain relevant in a market that is becoming more and more competitive.

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Considering In-House Freight Audit Services? Here’s How to Get Started

TransAudit

Let’s take a closer look at a few tips for how to start in-house freight auditing. Freight audit services are critical and paramount for any business that ships products. Because of this, savvy businesses regularly utilize freight audit companies and firms to systematically audit carrier invoices and documentation.

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Meeting the Needs of Shippers’ Global Supply Chains

CH Robinson Logistics

Meeting the Needs of Shippers’ Global Supply Chains | Transportfolio. I’ve worked in the logistics industry for over 20 years. Lately I’ve been thinking about how C.H. We’ve seen the emergence of new markets, the impact of an increasingly connected globe, and the progress brought by a barrage of technological advances.

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How To Adopt a Customer-Driven Supply Chain Strategy

FourKites

Having a customer-focused supply chain essentially means meeting the customer on their terms, rather than making them settle for yours. A good example of this is using new technologies and predictive intelligence to reduce backhauls and empty miles. But it doesn’t stop there.

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FourKites unveils net zero initiative

Logistics Business Magazine

Sustainability Hub is the latest phase of FourKites’ ongoing focus to help companies scale sustainability efforts through technology and collaboration. Benchmark progress against industry averages based on organisational goals and anonymised industry data. Track progress via a single summary dashboard.

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Logistics Business Show – register for free NOW!

Logistics Business Magazine

Logistics Business organises a twice-yearly international, virtual exhibition for the logistics and materials handling industry. The exhibition virtual marketplace enables visitors to source products online, request quotations, meet exhibitors on video calls and chats, network, download documents and watch the conference.