Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Say you purchase your coveted gadget online, eagerly tracking its journey from warehouse to your welcoming hands. Customer satisfaction and keeping costs in check rests on optimal last-mile delivery operations. Naturally, the costs of meeting such expectations, especially on the delivery front are also increasing.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2017

We work with a lot of manufacturing companies and one of the questions we get most often is 'Why do we need to blog'? Often followed by 'How do we blog for manufacturing'? A word about what a blog is. But a blog is not all writing and the part that is written should be conversational and natural. Podcast or audio.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

As manufacturers strive to reduce costs while increasing speed, the process of procuring materials, making products, and moving them where they need to be is more complex than ever. Despite this, only 33% of businesses invested in procurement and sourcing technologies. Using ERP to improve purchasing transparency.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill. Sea Change—A Supply Chain Career is now seen as ‘Cool’.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Now let’s get a little more granular in this study of supply chain KPIs, and look at some examples like the perfect order rate, as well as other KPIs you can use to measure supply chain performance. Perfect order results can help you assess performance and diagnose issues impacting service, costs, and overall supply chain effectiveness.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

As manufacturers strive to reduce costs while increasing speed, the process of procuring materials, making products, and moving them where they need to be is more complex than ever. Despite this, only 33% of businesses invested in procurement and sourcing technologies. Using ERP to improve purchasing transparency.

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Freightos

AUGUST 10, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Even MIT released a study in January suggesting that AI is too costly to replace human roles that require visual input. In logistics, the cost of an error or exception is always where problems start to balloon.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

Wholesale Weakness Slowing US Inventory Destocking Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - July 17, 2023 The effort to cut inventories is being slowed as consumers reduce goods purchases, forcing companies to continually rebalance inventory.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

Did you know that 93% of consumers say that online reviews influence their purchase decisions? Sure, we can talk endlessly about our warehouse automation and cool robotics , outstanding service , or award-winning warehouse management system , but that’s not nearly as believable as our case studies and customer testimonials.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

We live in a time where we can purchase almost anything with a click of a button. In a SYSPRO-led research study 37% of businesses agreed that their business systems lacked those basic planning tools that could adjust to day-to-day changes in the environment. Transitioning to B2B e-Commerce. Maintaining competitive advantage.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

If youve followed our blog over the years, youll know that weve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why its vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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Shipchain

JANUARY 8, 2020

But the question remains– who is eating the cost of that damaged product ? As per The State of Online Shopper Expectations and Actions study published by PARCEL , 64% of online shoppers have reported receiving a damaged product. So who eats the cost- whether it be a one-off damaged product or an entire pallet worth millions?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years. Source: Descartes Datamyne. 2023 call: Consumers will focus on home delivery performance and retailers will focus on home delivery cost reduction or recovery. Figure 1: U.S. That’s pretty abysmal.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Previously, purchasing an ERP required a large capital spend. In addition, integrations to external systems are much simpler, cheaper and more flexible than in the past, allowing you to purchase separate, smaller “best of breed” systems and integrate them. Another thing to consider is the hidden costs of the ‘status quo’.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

There are several shipping pricing methods for e-commerce businesses–each with its strengths and weaknesses. Flat-rate shipping is a pricing method where the shipping fee depends on the size of the box or envelope rather than the item’s dimensional weight. Pros and Cons of Flat-Rate Shipping Method. Pros of Flat-Rate Shipping.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

There is an extensive horizon between the date of a supply decision (for instance, purchasing livestock feed or specific fertilizers) and its final result (the sale of the processed and packaged product). Download our case study to find out how Tereos Sugar & Energy Brazil has improved its S&OP Process with optimization technology.

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ECW

JANUARY 8, 2025

A centralized location can reduce last-mile delivery times and associated costs. Case Study: This study focusing on the strawberry supply chain in the U.S. Add its proximity to Midwest distribution hubs, and youve got a gateway that keeps your goods moving, fast and efficiently.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

While some business ventures require entrepreneurs to have advanced degrees or a large amount of capital to cover startup costs, that is not always the case. If you are a creative person with skills such as video production, photography, or writing, then you can create a home-based business working in content creation or digital marketing.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 26, 2023

A 2020 ecommerce shipping study determined that 27% of shoppers will choose one ecommerce brand over the other based on speed of delivery options. 2-Day shipping is when ecommerce customers receive their orders within two days of purchase, assuming they click BUY before a specific cutoff time on a given day. Sound simple?

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Ship Monk

JULY 28, 2021

Think of the last time you purchased a product or service based on the recommendation of a friend, family member, or your favorite social media influencer. With so many options to choose from , it’s become the norm for buyers to research their future purchases, taking a cue from the general public before clicking “Buy.”. You can do it!

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Our blog posts and articles here at Logistics Bureau are almost always written to inform, but this time we’re writing with a request for information. SCLA includes case studies and examples of network-design problems and solutions, as well as tips and techniques for improving and optimising distribution networks.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

High shipping costs increase your business’ expenses, discourage customers from completing their purchases, and eat into your bottom line. Inflation and higher shipping costs . According to a recent IMF study , higher shipping costs play a role in inflation, and the consequences are quite persistent.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

At the end, we also include an infographic to go along with the research from LNS, who is a provider of regular research on their blog. We will include the "Five Golden Metrics" from Bill Waddell, a lean manufacturing consultant as well as LNS's infographic from a study they conducted. Total Cost. We hope this post is helpful.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

View the Full Case Study. However, added pressures on the industry led Big M Transportation’s leaders to reconsider their current pricing strategy. And that was what kick-started the purchase of SONAR, its implementation and the generation of results during the greatest peak season in history. View the Full Case Study.

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Ship Monk

JULY 19, 2022

Running an eCommerce business forces you to become an expert at a lot of things, but estimating shipping costs isn’t the best way to spend your time. Factors That Determine Shipping Costs. Optional or unexpected services as well as carrier surcharges might add to the cost. Dimensional Weight . Delivery Times. Value of Contents.

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Freightos

JULY 31, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Even MIT released a study in January suggesting that AI is too costly to replace human roles that require visual input. In logistics, the cost of an error or exception is always where problems start to balloon.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Computers are costing jobs in industrial facilities… Desktop computers can’t be used in industrial settings. Myth #1 - Industrial Computing is Costing Jobs. Myth #1 - Industrial Computing is Costing Jobs. Does it cost industrial workers their livelihoods or does it create new jobs?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This can occur both upstream and downstream, moving downstream, typically include raw materials suppliers, the intermediate manufacturers who turn raw materials into usable components, the assembly phase of manufacturing , distribution networks to store and move products, and end customers who purchase and use manufactured goods.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

All sorts of organizations have run studies on eco-friendly attitudes in the ecommerce industry, and we have amazingly positive news to share about what buyers are thinking. Of US adults surveyed , 69% say environmental impact is important when making a purchasing decision. We have proof. Tell customers what you are supporting and why.

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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

When they first began their journey, the greatest challenge was gaining the trust of consumers, who were used to visiting their local grocery store and largely preferred to check their groceries first-hand before purchasing them. To date, it has also been able to reduce its delivery costs by 66%.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

In fact, in order to combat these ever pressing issues and competition, we recently shared our insights on trends for 2015 facing manufacturers and distributors on the Cisco-Eagle Blog. The Cerasis “e-commerce” blog category has great articles on developing your strategy. Of their purchasing department?

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 7, 2021

Before 2020, there was a clear distinction between online and offline purchases. The ease of “setting and forgetting” these types of purchases is just too good to pass up, and companies like Dollar Shave Club are testaments to this trend’s growing popularity. Start the year off on the right foot by subscribing to the blog newsletter !

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2021

For instance, at the height of the pandemic food spoilage was a big issue, but now, with an eye on full forward and reverse logistics, that waste can be rerouted to avoid spoilage and reduce total transport costs. Moreover, a recent study, says Banker, found that shippers are starting to realize that returns must be free.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

We have talked a great deal about the evaulation of suppliers on our blog and this post continues that great tradition. In fact, we are introducing our newest blog category so you may easily read all supplier quality management type posts here. . Cost of quality. We hope these posts keep you on top of your game and informed. .

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

90% of their raw materials are purchased from sustainably managed forests. billion in fuel costs, and 134 million tons of air pollutants. They’ve committed to making 100% of plastic packaging recyclable or reusable, along with tripling the amount of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic content, by 2025. million barrels of oil, $37.5

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