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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. Certified Supply Chain Professional : Learn how to develop streamlined supply chain operations. And don’t be afraid to ask their advice on how to start out in the industry. Marketing Yourself.

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When It Comes to Spreadsheets, SONAR Excels

FreightWaves SONAR

We learn how to use tools like Excel and Google Sheets out of necessity to organize the world around us. Who hasn’t used one to plan a vacation, workout program or to evaluate their options when buying a car or house? That’s why SONAR has released our new Microsoft Excel Add-in.

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Inventory Management Excellence: Some Companies to Learn From

Logistics Bureau

So, rather than get overly prescriptive, I’ll use this blog post to highlight some companies that have achieved success through excellence in inventory management , and outline some of the most effective elements of their strategies. But consider, too, how you can turn those needs to your advantage in inventory management.

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Omnichannel Retailing and How to Achieve Last-mile Excellence

Locus

For instance, Robert buys a product from a retail outlet. The gap between online and offline channels has reduced Customers using multiple devices before attempting a purchase The increasing number of touchpoints to buy a product Retailers want to own the customer experience and build a direct relationship with customers.

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How to Ensure Effective Third-Party Deliveries and Excellence in Your E-commerce Logistics Operations

Locus

But how do they ensure effective third-party deliveries and excellence in their e-commerce logistics operations, given that they outsource last-mile logistics to third-party providers? Also, 60% of customers stated that the buying experience made them buy directly from a brand. of total e-commerce sales.

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AI in Action at Locus 1: Enabling Excellence With AI in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Locus

This is the first in a series of blogs that will showcase how Locus has been able to leverage AI and ML’s unique capabilities to deliver real-world growth. We will cover our areas of focus, and in subsequent blogs, go deeper into how we use AI in various parts of the fulfillment chain to bring about real business value.

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How to recession-proof your small trucking company: A survival guide for truckers in 2022

Envase Technologies

Given the current state of the market, the best way to achieve these priorities is to find opportunities to excel at the following: Control fuel costs. Without question, the largest cost incurred by any small trucking company is the purchase of fuel. But in the end, you have to purchase fuel. We are not anti-factoring.