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What the New Administration Could Mean for Your Business

WorkWave

Restricting visa programs like the H-2B visa , which many seasonal businesses depend on, could exacerbate existing labor shortages, resulting in increased labor costs (higher wages), project delays and operational challenges. Note: this change affects individual taxpayers rather than providing employer cost savings.

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Steel Fabrication and General Manufacturing Tips and Tricks for 2015

GlobalTranz

There’s been a lot of progress made in the steel industry in general and here are some of the tips and tricks to expect from the steel fabrication industry for 2015: Buying Equipment. By adopting a logistics efficiency management approach, logistics related costs as a percentage of sales drops to 4% to 7% depending on industry sector.

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Maximize Ecommerce Supplier Relationships

Ship Monk

The last time they raised prices? So much attention is paid to negotiating the price of the goods and coordinating the delivery that very little thought goes into the quality of the relationship and how improving it might help you both. SRM is more than a one-and-done analysis. Was it the last time you placed an order?

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Omnichannel Retail and the Cost to Serve Online Customers

Logistics Bureau

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. Perhaps you haven’t had much opportunity, amid the turmoil, to consider the cost to serve your online customers.

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5 Budget-Friendly Tips for Ecommerce Brands

Ship Monk

No matter what type of ecommerce store you’re running, ShipMonk wants to help bolster your success with FIVE of the BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY TIPS to protect your bottom line and enhance your profits. #1 But with almost every case of overpreparing there is a price to pay. That transparency is key to keeping track of your budget.

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5 Ways Shippers And Suppliers Can Maintain A Great Relationship

Blue Grace Logistics

Companies have the right to receive the best service and the best price from their suppliers, and the relationship between shippers and suppliers is a key component to a successful partnership. Here are five tips to build, maintain, and improve a healthy and productive relationship with your suppliers. Select Your Supplier Carefully.

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Energy and Labour Costs: 2 Top Warehousing Challenges in 2023

Logistics Bureau

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.