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Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It

Logistics Bureau

Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis. If you were going to say, “What is a cost-to-serve analysis?” When costs begin to spiral out of control, the result is usually a loss of revenue in proportion to sales.

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How LTL shipping rates work and how to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements

FreightWaves SONAR

LTL shipping rates would historically depend on freight class and the cost per hundredweight . In the past, calculating freight class depended on the physical weight of an item, as well as what else could be shipped within the same truck to set a cost per hundredweight (CPW). Density plays a role in the form of dimensional pricing.

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How to Estimate Electrical Work: A Contractor’s Guide

WorkWave

As an electrical contractor, knowing how to estimate electrical work can make the difference between profit and loss. From reviewing job specifications to sending the proposal, this comprehensive guide will show you how to estimate electrical work the right way.

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Beyond data: Supply chain intelligence offers pathway to reduced spend, improved relationships

FreightWaves SONAR

High frequency data can unlock a whole new world of cost savings for shippers, but it is useless if companies do not know how to use it. Finding that sweet spot – even if it isn’t the lowest possible number – ultimately leads to reduced transportation costs and improved routing guide compliance.

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The realities of logistics and strategic leadership: lessons from the ADF’s senior-most logisticians

Logistics in War

Through anecdotes, insights and the narration of history valuable lessons were given by these leaders with respect to a wide variety of strategic issues in Defence logistics. Although discussed in the context of strategic logistics they are broadly applicable, and many are clearly relevant to effective strategic leadership.

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The realities of logistics and strategic leadership: lessons from the ADF’s senior-most logisticians – Part 1

Logistics in War

Through anecdotes, insights and the narration of history valuable lessons were given by these leaders with respect to a wide variety of strategic issues in Defence logistics. Although discussed in the context of strategic logistics they are broadly applicable, and many are clearly relevant to effective strategic leadership.

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The realities of logistics and strategic leadership: lessons from the ADF’s senior-most logisticians

Logistics in War

Through researching the way in which the ADF has prepared and mobilised its logistics capabilities at the strategic level, I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants. Strategic failure. By David Beaumont. This is often the case with respect to logistics.