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Controlling Supply Chain Cost for Sustainable Growth

Blue Grace Logistics

What you will learn in this blog: Leveraging Data Analytics For Invaluable Insights Implementing Lean Principles for Waste Reduction Effective Management Of Supply Chain Costs As companies navigate market fluctuations and challenges, effectively managing supply chain expenses becomes pivotal for success.

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How to Best Use a Spot Market Strategy During This Market Shift

CH Robinson Logistics

Our academic research continues to show that contracted freight in a hierarchical route guide provides great service and price. The short answer is “yes,” as long as you have a segmented freight portfolio strategy for both the contract market and the spot market. Segment your freight portfolio.

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5 Inventory Reduction Strategies to Drive Cost Savings

EazyStock

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? There are many financial benefits to introducing stock reduction strategies – in particular focusing on your excess and obsolete items.

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How to Reduce the Impact of Supply Chain-Related Inflation in Logistics

MTS Logistics

Despite this, bloated inventories due to reduced consumer demand are still putting pressure on warehouse rates, leading to a new inflation warning for consumers. However, with demand now lower-than-anticipated, warehouses are operating at reduced capacity, leading to higher warehouse rates.

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6 Strategies for Reducing Your E-commerce Store’s Shipping Costs

GoShip Blog

Shipping costs often leave the affected parties no choice but to learn how to deal with it. Fortunately, there are effective strategies you can employ to reduce your e-commerce store’s shipping costs. However, you do not need to send thousands of packages monthly to enjoy these price reductions.

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How to Make the Most of Falling Ocean Freight Rates by End of 2022

Shipsta

The global drop in freight rates is a game changer for securing better prices. But is your strategy ready to make the most of the current market? From scarce and extremely pricey to balanced and more favorable , the freight market has changed drastically in recent months.

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Mastering Order Management: A Guide to Effective Order Management Strategy

WorkWave

In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of order management, the role of an Order Management System (OMS), what happens after checkout and how to master your order management strategy with the help of cutting-edge order management systems and order management software. What Is Order Management?