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Cross-Docking: The Logistics Shortcut That’ll Save You Time and Money

ECW

Instead of stockpiling inventory, businesses can fulfill orders almost immediately, improving responsiveness and reducing overhead costs. Faster Delivery Times Cross-docking cuts down transit time, ensuring that goods reach customers or retail shelves more quickly. Optimized Truck Utilization Empty space in a truck is wasted money.

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Developing Agile Procurement Strategies: Thriving Amid Global Trade Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy. Traditional procurement, with its long-term contracts and rigid supplier ties, just isnt cutting it anymore. They may be able to shave 15% off their costs and dodge a tariff bullet. What Is Agile Procurement?

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Triple Bottom Line Logistics with Tom Raftery

The Logistics of Logistics

He explains how reducing emissions and making operations more sustainable can lead to cost savings and improved profitability. The podcast also explores the transition towards electric vehicles in various segments and strategies for reducing product returns in e-commerce.

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Tech-Driven Drayage: A PortPro Perspective with Corey Abbott

The Logistics of Logistics

D rayage carriers and brokers face the following challenges: Operational Inefficiencies & Lack of Real-Time Visibility:Difficulty managing complex drayage processes and tracking critical information (containers, status, appointments) leads to wasted time, errors, and increased costs.

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Unlocking Success in eCommerce Fulfillment

Ottawa Logistics

This automation reduces manual handling, increases speed, and minimizes errors. This technology guides them to optimized warehouse locations, reducing retrieval times and enhancing accuracy. This system automates the storage and retrieval of products, reducing manual labor and increasing efficiency.

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How to Reduce Waste in the Supply Chain

Morai Logistics

Waste reduction is more important that ever in the modern supply chain—here are several ways to go about it. This week our friends from the Compactor Management Company are contributing to our blog. ” Given their knowledge of waste management, we were more than happy to accept their proposed blog post. .”

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Big, Bulky & Rural with Grafton Elliot

The Logistics of Logistics

This means faster deliveries, lower costs, and less wasted space for everyone involved. Eliminating Inefficiencies: Onward’s data-driven platform tackles the inefficiencies of traditional big and bulky delivery. This eliminates the need for maintaining their own delivery fleet, reducing costs and improving overall agility.