RasTrac

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In this article: Disasters disrupt plans: Effective response is critical, but unexpected events create chaos. Meet Rastrac at Disasters Expo: Learn how to be disaster-ready. Rastrac empowers disaster response: GPS tracking and fleet management tools enhance situational awareness, optimize resources, and streamline communication.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 16, 2024

How to Prevent Ecommerce Fraud Ecommerce fraud occurs when hackers gain access to private, financial information one of two ways: either by gaining access to the customer’s credit card information through phishing or weak passwords, or by hacking into records stored by an ecommerce business with weak cyber security practices.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. For example, you don’t want to assume that a single logistics strategy and service approach will meet all your customers’ needs. It may do, but how do you know?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Those are the precise questions we’ve set out to answer in this article. Instead, your company’s optimal inventory performance will be such that you can meet the service levels you aspire to (or to which your customer agreements commit you) with the barest minimum negative impact on profit and working capital.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. Certified Supply Chain Professional : Learn how to develop streamlined supply chain operations. Networking.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In answering that question, we’re not going to provide you with a list of possible supply chain KPIs to use in your business—at least, not in this article. Because you can find plenty of other articles on this blog and the Logistics Bureau blog if you’d like to peruse such lists. So, instead, we’ll keep the advice simple.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 10, 2015

In one session, we focused on how to legally cut your income tax bill by thousands, and also how to get the best settlement from the IRS if you owe them a, uh, boat-load of money! More on that in a future article. 3PL Business Advice how to double your business' I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Topic: Prepping for Peak: How to Level-up your CX Strategy this holiday season. Retailers and shippers must adapt their strategy to ensure they get the right product, to the right place at the right time to meet the high expectations of consumers/customers. Description: . Time: Jun 29, 2022 10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada).

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Knowing how to build this network and set up a platform that provides the data, resources, and support needed becomes difficult. Knowing how to set up such a freight carrier network can give supply chains a significant advantage over competitors. Attention to detail when it comes to meeting consumer wants and needs.

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Conger

JUNE 4, 2024

Learning how to operate a forklift can transform your work life and open up a world of opportunities. Learning how to operate a forklift is not just about knowing which lever does what; it’s about developing a sixth sense of the forklift’s movements and limitations. Workplace hazards and how to avoid them.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

You can Google any number of articles to find some tips and tricks to ensure you are reliable, but to keep it simple you can head back to your writing class! Is this article relevant to what you need? Why was the article written? This email hosts four of the top transportation news articles within the past 24 hours.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Before you begin LTL shipping, you need to be familiar with what it is and how to use it. This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. How to optimize LTL shipping? What is LTL freight?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at cybersecurity planning frameworks. This plan should outline specific steps to be taken in the event of a breach, including who to contact and how to contain and mitigate the damage. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. Self-distribution is an increasingly popular option for healthcare systems to consider when deciding how to manage their supply chain. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

What’s covered in this article: Capacity and labor shortages. As manufacturers are unable to identify the lead time for deliveries, they are creating a buffer stock scenario where they can meet demands. There are numerous technology options to identify the lead times required to meet delivery deadlines. Batch Size and JIT.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This article will explain what reorder points are and show you how to calculate them. Ideally, calculating the reorder point for each SKU will ensure that you always have enough inventory on hand to meet demand, while minimizing inventory costs. So, how do you determine what the unit count for the reorder point should be?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This article is from Natalie Walkley, Director of Product Marketing OMS at Koerber. Of course, the key to inventory is having the right amount in the right location at the right time to meet customer demand, or face overstocks, high holding costs and eventual markdowns—or alternatively, overpromising, stockouts and lost sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supply chain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability. For example, it’s critical to identify where to focus advertising and how to allocate it for specific products across countries. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 22, 2023

Today’s article comes from Matt Boland at Koerber Supply Chain, and examines how technology can help improve on time in (OTIF) performance. How to measure OTIF: OTIF measurements pose challenges for organizations regardless of their type or industry. To read the full article, lick HERE.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

By inputting parameters and requirements into generative design software, companies can obtain optimized design solutions that not only meet their criteria but also present options they might not have considered. An article in the Havard Business Review noted that as much as 80 percent of AI projects fail. That is not the case.

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Ottawa Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In an effort to help, let’s discuss 3 costly shipping and fulfillment blunders and how to avoid them. Not enough resources to meet the scale of orders. How to Avoid These Blunders. If modern enterprises fail to plan accordingly by upgrading and streamlining existing systems, costly blunders could stifle future growth.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2023

This article by SHIPSTA addresses six of the most common challenges that can surface in peak shipping season, while providing solutions on how to best address them. Take a closer look at SHIPSTA to see how its platform and services can help you both during and outside the peak shipping seasons.

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Forto

MAY 17, 2021

Sustainable development is defined by the capacity to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This article specifically intends to provide information on how to improve as a company in terms of environmental footprint.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Whether you’re new to refrigerated trucking or a veteran, it’s important your company knows how to properly transport temperature-controlled products, from pick-up through delivery. Find my next refrigerated trucking shipment * This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

This article discusses how to automate shipping and label printing to eliminate repetitiveness in fulfillment processes and boost operational efficiency. How to Automate Shipping? . GoShip is a digital shipping platform that assists businesses in meeting all their logistics needs.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 11, 2020

How to calculate inventory carrying cost. How to reduce carrying cost? In other words, having lower inventory levels will likely mean you also save on insurance, storage costs, and other costs from all four sectors described at the beginning of this article. This is your inventory holding sum. Multiply this quotient by 100.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In this article, we will discuss some key factors to consider when comparing and selecting an LTL freight carrier. It’s important to choose a carrier that is most likely to meet your delivery deadline and has a reliable transit time. Learn more about our LTL freight services here!

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Automation in the warehouse is essential to meeting the growing demand of e-commerce and the blending of traditional supply chain channels into the omnichannel supply chain. How can warehouse capacity be both tight and utilized less than 100 percent? This will eliminate the traditional peaks and valleys with shipping.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In this article, we’ll delve into some crucial KPIs for inbound routing and logistics, aiding companies in assessing their effectiveness and making informed decisions to optimize operations. These metrics provide insights into a supplier’s reliability, quality and ability to meet agreed-upon service levels.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2017

and leverage their supply chain skills and know-how to help them move to employment in that sector. This adds up to considerable potential for varied and satisfying supply chain careers. Supply chain workers can often pick an industry sector of interest (retail, travel, healthcare, automotive, utility, etc.),

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 6, 2019

As a new business owner, your challenge is figuring out how to convey to your customers that you can offer more value than the competitors, whether it be through your affordable prices, reliable service, or other offerings. So, want to know how to find your first pest control customers? Offer Discounts to Repeat Customers. LEARN MORE.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

As I’ve mentioned in other KPI articles that I’ve written, we come across a surprising number of businesses that struggle to choose and use KPIs effectively in our consulting work. So now and then, I like to publish an article to help demystify the topic. 3) Reduce Costs and Improve Service.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this article, we’ll explain why that should be and how your company can avoid S&OP problems by investing correctly in the people and their interrelationships , without which it’s simply impossible to tie the moving parts of S&OP together. But what makes it so challenging to implement S&OP successfully?

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

As this industry has grown, so have the various options that are available to meet interests ranging from cooking supplies, pet supplies, video game and popular culture memorabilia and much more. More likely than not there is a box service to meet your needs. Contact us for more information and to find out how we can meet your needs.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Mixmax unleashes true email power, with amazing automated meeting schedulers, live tracking to see if your emails were opened, scheduled email reminders and more. SUPERCHARGE YOUR EMAILS 6: Know when (and how) to pitch to prospects. When it seems a relevant article or post about your prospect or customer, you get a live notification.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2018

In this article, we will discuss how your company might address three key risks that typically stop businesses from committing fully to demand driven supply chain management. Of the risks discussed in this article, this one is probably the toughest, and most complex to mitigate. ” – Mark Zuckerberg.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Experts say demand-chain models are an effective solution for supply chains to meet the increased need for immediacy and improve the customer experience. To meet consumer demands, there are high expectations on companies to offer same-day shipping options to their customers. It especially includes delivery.

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