WorkWave

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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?

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. Rapid cost increases, interest rate hikes and reduced demand require more effective inventory management and forecasting attention.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 16, 2022

A clean, well organized warehouse and fulfillment center can help eCommerce businesses save on fulfillment costs by reducing errors in picking and packing orders, optimizing storage space, and getting orders out to customers faster. Similar products can be slotted in separate locations to reduce common picking errors.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Effective inventory replenishment processes ensure that order fill rates can be achieved while keeping inventory carrying costs under control. Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Boost Profitability. However, businesses are also acutely aware that holding inventory costs money. Both can be very costly.

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EazyStock

APRIL 13, 2022

What is a supply chain strategy? A supply chain strategy explains how a company will bring goods into the business and get them out to customers as effectively as possible. Considering every phase in the supply chain, such as sourcing goods, logistics and delivery, the strategy optimizes operations to reduce costs and maximize profits.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 6, 2021

Figuring out how to improve annual request for proposal (RFP) bidding strategies remains elusive for many shippers, especially in the context of knowing when to expand the network to leverage freight consolidation. Why are shippers turning to freight consolidation to reduce transportation spend? Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

However, enterprise shippers can make a comeback by implementing smart truckload shipping strategies by retooling and putting freight forecasting power to work. And these additional five shipping strategies can help enterprise shippers maximize recovery and boost profits. Freight transport cost per shipment.

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Locus

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Let’s take a look at recent example of how the strategies employed by the Indian Cricket Team during their face-off against Australia in the 2023 World Cup resonate seamlessly with the principles of optimal last-mile delivery: 1. But the gravest cost? They synchronized their strategies, adjusting to the game’s rhythm.

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. A loyal customer with word of mouth brings in more customers, and they minimize the cost of acquiring new customers. So, order fulfillment is critical for businesses to provide customers with cost-effective, timely, and delightful deliveries.

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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

Reducing 66% delivery costs with Locus According to Manuela Velez Araque, Lead Product Manager, Jüsto, efficient routing was one of the top three priorities for the company for timely and efficient fulfillment, given the size of cities like Mexico City and their complex traffic movements.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

With this growth potential in mind, Locus recently organized a roundtable discussion with industry leaders in the D2C segment on how brands can equip themselves to discover new last-mile efficiencies, reduce costs and engage more meaningfully with their customers with intelligent last-mile logistics solutions.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Operational costs continue to increase for carriers year to year. Although many carriers have worked diligently towards reducing operational costs and increasing profit margins, there is still work to do for the top for-hire truckload freight carriers to improve. Freight data reduces dwell time and load time.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

Freight costs and budget adherence are among the most important and often overlooked aspects of transportation management. The costs of logistics as a ratio of total expenses are too significant to ignore. In most industries, supply chain logistics account for 5% to 50% of a product’s total cost.”

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

In a perfect world, supply chain managers would be able to foresee every possible risk and threat to their supply chain and have a strategy prepared to successfully address any challenges when the moment came. Maybe you need to diversify your supplier network to cover any supplier closures or increased logistical/delivery costs.

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Locus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Which driver contributed to the highest cost per mile ? Also, they can devise strategies to improve the delivery performance of the least-performing drivers by addressing their bottlenecks and operational inefficiencies. NFL coaches or scouts provide a detailed game plan and playbook for selected players to follow the team strategy.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. With peak season now behind us, transpacific rates nonetheless continued to climb moderately from their October lows last week as carriers seek to keep vessels full by reducing capacity.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Authorities will reduce daily neopanamax transits to five by February, suggesting that even at their most extreme, restrictions could still accommodate container traffic reasonably well.

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Locus

MAY 25, 2022

Here are seven key strategies that they have used to make it happen. Consistently failIng to do so means definitely losing their confidence, which reduces your revenue, and a decline in profitability. Building omnichannel fulfillment capabilities lets you minimize delivery time, saving operational costs involved in home deliveries.

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Locus

AUGUST 13, 2024

Retail enterprises with physical outlets are not only transforming their store spaces into warehouses but are also investing in the automation, optimization, and digitalization of these mini warehouses to save costs and increase profitability. This ensures quick, accurate, and efficient sorting, eliminating sorting mistakes.

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Locus

MAY 9, 2023

But there’s a perpetual thorn in the side of retailers: high operating costs at the last mile. So how do retailers cut costs and add to their bottom line? Let’s consider the primary culprits driving up costs for retailers in the last mile: Bungled Routing: Nailing routing is crucial in last-mile deliveries.

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Locus

JANUARY 8, 2024

Strategic technology deployment unlocks efficiencies that go beyond mere cost control, enriching the customer’s experience at every touchpoint. Here are five innovative strategies to transform this insight into higher profits. Clarity in supply chain operations distinguishes the leaders in retail.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The need to improve fleet asset utilization and to maintain better control over trucking costs is absolute. As explained by the Harvard Business Review , “consumers will continue to want low prices (especially in a recession), and firms won’t be able to charge more just because they manufacture in higher-cost home markets.

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Locus

MAY 20, 2024

This blog delves into essential acronyms and abbreviations, from BOPIS to WISMO, that are pivotal for optimizing supply chains and elevating customer satisfaction. This fulfillment method cuts down delivery costs of serving customers especially in dense cities. How to Improve Fleet Utilization?

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Dedola Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

This blog explores how importers can leverage expedited ocean freight to navigate today’s market complexities, and why it might be a smarter choice compared to both traditional ocean and air freight services. They provide faster transit times compared to standard ocean shipping, without the exorbitant costs associated with air freight.

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Locus

AUGUST 22, 2024

The primary goal of dispatch planning is to enhance operational efficiency, lower delivery costs, and ensure timely deliveries. By effectively managing resources like vehicles, drivers, and routes, dispatch planning helps businesses meet customer expectations while reducing delivery delays and operational challenges.

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Locus

JULY 20, 2023

This is where reducing Time Under The Roof becomes critical. Last but not least, the growing urgency to address environmental concerns, such as cutting down carbon emissions and adopting green technologies, adds yet another facet to the logistical hurdles of final mile delivery. As much as 50%, according to some estimates.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 7, 2024

Centralization and Standardization These platforms centralize procurement tasks, reducing the reliance on multiple spreadsheets and allowing for a more organized approach to managing bids. This not only makes the process more efficient, but also reduces the likelihood of errors and enhances productivity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Kickoff: Starting Strong Just like a great kickoff sets the tone for the game, having real-time data is crucial to start your shipping strategy on the right foot. Stay ahead of the competition by adjusting strategies as market conditions change, just like a QB reading the field. Ready to make winning plays this season?

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Kickoff: Starting Strong Just like a great kickoff sets the tone for the game, having real-time data is crucial to start your shipping strategy on the right foot. Stay ahead of the competition by adjusting strategies as market conditions change, just like a QB reading the field. Ready to make winning plays this season?

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WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

Addressing this shortage is vital for maintaining efficient operations, controlling costs and ensuring customer satisfaction. This blog will delve into the current state of driver availability, its causes, consequences, strategies for mitigating the challenge, and future outlooks and long-term solutions.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

the cut-throat era of next-day deliveries, FTL offers the fastest transit times:a seamless journey from A to B with no detours or delays. You’ve got more goods than you can squeeze into an LTL shipment but not enough to justify the expense of an FTL.The beauty of PTL is that it’s cost-effective and flexible. No sharing.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In September the White House announced plans to significantly reduce access to the de minimis exemption, with e-commerce imports from China a main target.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. However, alternative routings that combine ocean freight and air freight reveal a tremendous opportunity to decrease cost and transit times, benefiting the entirety of the value chain. Total blended cost?

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Locus

JUNE 9, 2023

In the midst of an outdoor movie screening of “Trucks,” a film about a town overrun by driverless trucks, a person from the crowd, who runs a transport service company, jokingly mentioned that while phantoms could handle the task, they couldn’t effectively control transportation costs. What are the types of transport costs?

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Locus

JUNE 9, 2023

In the midst of an outdoor movie screening of “Trucks,” a film about a town overrun by driverless trucks, a person from the crowd, who runs a transport service company, jokingly mentioned that while phantoms could handle the task, they couldn’t effectively control transportation costs. What are the types of transport costs?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

Operational trucking charges and costs are nothing new. To that end, here are the top steps for carriers to get more from their fleets and proactively manage operational trucking costs. Unify pricing strategies with freight forecasting tools The final step to getting more from your fleet requires freight forecasting tools.

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Locus

MAY 18, 2023

To streamline the last-mile delivery process, retailers, CEPs and other last mile players can implement technical strategies that optimize delivery routes. That said, there are many tech strategies that shippers and carriers can leverage to reduce routing challenges to gain maximum efficiency in the last mile.

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