Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

Not the most efficient way to run a logistics business. Over-equipping or under-equipping wastes time and money. No question, the competitive landscape in logistics today is leaning toward tighter operations with greater transparency for all. What is stopping a carrier from “fudging” the information a little to save face?

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In most cases, drivers make stops every now and then to monitor the temperature of the perishable goods and, other times, to ensure the vehicle remains in tip-top shape. In cases of cross-contamination, all the contaminated food items or raw materials are discarded, leading to waste of food and losses. .

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

All successful modern-day businesses rely on an efficient system of logistics management. An effective logistics solution is critical for optimizing supply chain efficiency, reducing costs, improving customer satisfaction, and supporting sustainability goals. What is logistics management? What is logistics management?

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

While communication in varied forms and frequency is essential for all departments, it is extremely crucial for the executors of the organization’s plans and strategies – the Logistics Department. Why is communication important for Logistics. What are the features of an effective communication process for Logistics?

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GoShip Blog

JULY 26, 2022

How to meet customer delivery expectations? Plan your logistics operations before the busy season starts to avoid traffic congestion and delays. Thus, you’ll have the required capacity and won’t waste time seeking available shippers. Effective delivery creates the brand image and minimizes the risks of cart abandonment.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

As your enterprise grows or market conditions change, it may become evident that your organisation can benefit from partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. If you’re a leader in a startup, you know that logistics services are likely to be a key requirement.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Then seek out Trinity Logistics to help you live your Purpose and grow to your fullest potential. He customized his presentation specifically toward Trinity’s Freight Agents with great tips for small business owners on how to “Re-Engage In Your Freight Agent Business”. Subpar Talents Everybody has weaknesses!

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction. How to Improve Lighting Control It’s common for warehouse spaces to sit under artificial lighting even when or where it’s not strictly necessary.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Tip: Use contracts that stipulate specific lead times for parts and services, include penalties for missing deadlines, and encourage suppliers to work harder to get you goods faster. Access to all your data about customer deliveries with granular detail to make informed decisions fast about your logistics management. Reduce waste.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

SnapBuddy is a fully integrated platform offering proactive, step-by-step guidance on how to perform key processes within the SnapFulfil WMS. Every customer has access to its full functionality and with the correct training can learn how to switch functions on and off to keep pace with an ever changing environment.

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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. Transportation brokers already have many responsibilities, so it’s important to know what to look for and how to use them.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2015

As businesses often have a surplus of goods to dispose of or recover, such as core returns, we’ve compiled some excellent tips for your company so the process of handling goods not only stretches further… but enhances your chain value as well. Identify waste streams and inefficiencies. Effective Reverse Supply Chains.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Any shortfalls in the system will typically result in overselling, leading to stock-outs , and overstocking , which ties up working capital unnecessarily and can result in wasteful obsolescence issues. Still, the tips above should help you to start cutting the losses generated by high volumes of ecommerce returns.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When evaluating your customers’ needs, thinking about how to design your company’s service to meet them is natural. But consider, too, how you can turn those needs to your advantage in inventory management. Still, its logistics costs are lower than theirs, and local production means ultra-fast turnaround times.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2015

It’s full of useful instructions and tips like how to… Find the right time to start your business. Trust us, you don’t want to get stuck trying to understand whether or not you need to get Unified Carrier Registration or how long it takes to get your PIN from the FMCSA all on your own.

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Carter Logistics

MARCH 12, 2019

The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. Ted Bowley, Director of Logistics Services at Carter Logistics, provides insights and recommendations on TMS. Why is it important for a logistics company to have a TMS? Blog Topics. All About TMS: What is it and Why is it Important? What is a TMS? Knowledge is power.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

By now, you’ve probably thought about all the logistical details like: what items are required to bring the meal together; who’s responsible for bringing each dish; what time guests should arrive; and where dinner should be served so there’s enough room for everyone. The same is true for logistics planning. How can shippers stay ahead?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 17, 2022

The type that we as experts in emerging forms of logistics and SCM (supply chain management) cybercrime are trained to spot, however well-hidden they are. Which is precisely what can happen when a system is badly migrated, or is made up of multiple, incompatible programmes and applications that don’t quite know how to talk to each other.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 14, 2015

Our aim at Cerasis continues and will always be to provide the most important information to those in the manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, and logistics industry. Check out our infographic to find out the shocking workplace injury statistics and how to prevent them by using visual aids! A Brief on Safety in the Workplace.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy? How to Reduce Truck-Related Costs Trucks and vans are not cheap to run, so if you can save even a little on the cost of operating each vehicle in your fleet, those savings can mount up to a lot—and the more extensive your truck fleet, the more you can save.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

How to choose an RF scanner. How Is RF Scanning Used in Warehousing? How to Use an RF Scanner Gun. How Much Do RF Scanners Cost? How to Choose an RF Scanner. RF scanning can reduce paper usage and reduce the time order pickers waste handling paperwork for each order. How to Use an RF Scanner Gun.

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Conger

MAY 24, 2023

Also, by maintaining optimal inventory levels, businesses can reduce waste, improve cash flow and minimize the need for emergency orders. Less Waste: Overstocking of goods is as problematic as running out of stock. It creates a risk of loss and waste as goods may not be sold before their expected period.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Logistics and transportation professionals at third party logistics companies have the necessary expertise to help shippers avoid re-classes and re-weighs when it comes to NMFC codes to help reduce unplanned expenses. Work with your carrier to negotiate rates and talk about your freight history with them.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2020

Global eCommerce platform Kooomo provides advice for retailers on how to create an omnichannel business . This means you can order inventory in a more accurate fashion (reducing wasted costs) and better communicate to your customers if items are low or out of stock.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

Unfortunately, the capacity crunch is real, and shippers need to know how to face the prospects of a slower 2016 to stay competitive and meet the demands of their customers and partner businesses. Shippers are focusing on using dimensional pricing to cut down on wasted space, and consolidation of freight has become the new buzzword.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Your Ultimate Guide to Understanding the Carbon Footprint | Image source: Pexels It is our collective responsibility to find ways to lessen the negative effects that businesses and society at large have on the environment, and the logistics industry is no exception. How to calculate carbon footprint? Did you enjoy the topic at hand?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2017

So now we know what a blog is but why is manufacturing blogging a great idea and not a waste of time: To Help People. Thanks for sharing all of the helpful tips, we share them with our team all the time”. How to start manufacturing blogging and what to do? a how to story. a how to story. Podcast or audio.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

While it was once acceptable and even effective to treat individual returns and other reverse logistics concerns as singular, isolated incidents, that is no longer the case. Today, retailers and supply chain professionals need to have a plan in place to minimize waste and cut down on inefficiencies in reverse logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

To that end, we hope you will find the tips in this article helpful as you look to improve container utilisation in your supply chain. Increasing Container Utilisation: How to Do It. If you need a little help, the Logistics Bureau team is on hand to support you in finding ways to improve your container utilisation.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

How warehouse management systems work. How they’re different from other software systems. How to choose a system that fits your operation. How Do Warehouse Management Systems Work? How to Choose a Warehouse Management System. Standalone WMS Providers: Blue Yonder Luminate Logistics. And lots more….

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you follow the Logistics Bureau blog, you might recall that we have, once or twice, made passing reference to the concept of the circular supply chain , primarily in our articles focused on developing trends in the supply chain and logistics sector. Then they do the cutting with a laser, which reduces waste.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

If yours is one of those businesses shifting from traditional to online retail, you’ve probably faced some of the logistical challenges arising from the need to deliver your customers’ purchases to them. You may have added new products to your range, engaged new suppliers, or begun working with third-party logistics providers.

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Locus

MAY 25, 2023

Since the start of 2023, we have been witnessing two news stories in the world of supply chain and logistics. Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) is a model businesses use in their supply chain and logistics operations. Want to find out how to achieve optimal safety stock level in your supply chain?

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Conger

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Logistical Delays. Logistical Delays. Logistical delays are now a key concern for many manufacturers and warehouses, especially in the post-pandemic period. Since it's now harder to find truck drivers to deliver raw materials for production, shipments, and finished goods to customers, there are more logistical delays.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

For instance, it is a waste if an automatic storage and retrieval system is installed, when a conventional racking system will suffice. One critical aspect of equipment selection is that the designer has an expert understanding of the equipment and technology available, and knows how to apply them. A Bonus Tip to Take Onboard.

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Bringg

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It does this by connecting eCommerce and logistics systems, along with data on the order, inventory, fleet and driver availability. Here are 9 examples of how a centralized platform approach—as opposed to a ‘targeted’ software approach — can broaden the impact of improvements and efficiencies. Integrations.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2015

Yesterday we explained how to calculate dimensional weight covering the parcel examples and the impact on shipping costs , in general. Tips, Best Practices, and Considerations to Lower the Impact and Costs of DIM Pricing on LTL Shipments. What is Dimensional Weight Pricing in the Less-Than-Truckload or LTL Mode?

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