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. And it’s important to realize how that process can affect annual RFPs and mini-bid activity.

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WorkWave

JULY 11, 2024

A significant impact on reducing landfill contamination. This helps to prevent the accumulation of hazardous materials and reduces the risk of groundwater and soil contamination. Without adequate funding, it can be challenging to cover the initial costs and ongoing expenses associated with the waste management industry.

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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. Supply chain strategies have come into the spotlight as volatile demand and complicated global markets have made supply chains more complex.

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WorkWave

JUNE 10, 2024

Calculating overhead costs in field service is an essential aspect of running a successful business. By accurately calculating overhead costs, field service businesses can ensure they are pricing their services competitively and making informed decisions about their operations. What are overhead costs?

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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

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? In the business world, a missed delivery mirrors this missed catch.

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WorkWave

JUNE 17, 2024

Generating more leads is a key strategy for increasing revenue, expanding market reach, and establishing a strong reputation in the industry. Digital marketing has emerged as an essential strategy to effectively promote products and services online. Email marketing is an effective pest control lead generation strategy.

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WorkWave

MARCH 26, 2024

Let’s delve into this topic to understand its significance and explore strategies for optimizing delivery routes to enhance customer satisfaction. Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness Efficient delivery route planning not only benefits customers but also contributes to the company’s bottom line. Start Using RouteManager!

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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

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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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Time To Read: 6 minutes If you’re wondering how to start a NEMT business, you’ve come to the right place. We’re setting out on a journey to understand how to transform your dream into reality, navigating legal documents, and NEMT software, hiring competent drivers, and crafting an effective marketing strategy.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Back then you didn’t need to know about holding costs because Mom and Dad let you store your inventory for free. It wasn’t until your business took off and they kicked you out that you began incurring holding costs a.k.a. carrying costs, and needed to learn what those are. So what exactly is holding cost?

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Time To Read: 6 minutes If you’re wondering how to start a NEMT business, you’ve come to the right place. We’re setting out on a journey to understand how to transform your dream into reality, navigating legal documents, and NEMT software, hiring competent drivers, and crafting an effective marketing strategy.

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Locus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

How many route deviations did the driver make? Which driver contributed to the highest cost per mile ? Read Also: How to Manage Your Logistics during the Peak Seasons in the US? They know how to ensure smooth riding in those areas without getting stuck in traffic or road closures.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Back in 2013, in a survey of 250 supply chain executives, more than half of them reported picking error rates of 3-4%, with each mistake costing the company an estimated $22. Far more orders are being processed, but each mistake costs more. But one look at this list should tell you that these costs add up in a hurry.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Carriers frequently find themselves frustrated when costs eat away at their profits and they have limited pricing visibility. Financial losses or declining profitability certainly make cost-cutting a priority. Financial losses or declining profitability certainly make cost-cutting a priority.

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RPA Labs

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Although it can sound daunting, automating simple tasks within your organization can save 40% or more in operational costs. Reducing Latency with Logistics Process Automation. Benefits of Automation: Error Reduction: Our error rate is 0.1% Benefits of Automation: Error Reduction: Our error rate is 0.1%

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This function plays a crucial role in the supply chain management process and is an integral part of a company’s overall logistics and operations strategy. For more information on how RouteManager can empower your team to tighten your inbound logistics, schedule your free demo today.

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

Studying competitors is an integral part of market research as it helps the medical courier business gain insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and overall strategies. RouteManager’s last-mile delivery software helps you cut fuel costs, increase revenue, and improve operations. GET A FREE DEMO 2.

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

Studying competitors is an integral part of market research as it helps the medical courier business gain insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and overall strategies. RouteManager’s last-mile delivery software helps you cut fuel costs, increase revenue, and improve operations. GET A FREE DEMO 2.

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Locus

MARCH 13, 2024

Out for Delivery – How to Adhere to timelines? Implementing a smart sorting solution that can auto sort packages based on zip code, vehicles, order type and many other parameters, will significantly bring down time to sort, personnel cost and driver time at the warehouse, leading to faster delivery times.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

By value , we mean how much that inventory cost to make or purchase, plus how much it’s costing you to store it. For an eCommerce business, inventory is your most valuable asset (at least in terms of bookkeeping) and also one of your largest costs. How to Calculate Beginning Inventory.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Therefore, enterprises need to know how to apply transportation data to increase on-time shipping performance. . Get your team on board with new strategies. Business leaders should work to share new strategies and process improvements with all staff. Reduce dock delays. Request a SONAR Demo.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Clearly detail the reasons for the price increase, such as rising operational costs or investments in advanced pest control technologies. Common reasons include rising costs of materials, operating costs and expenses, and the need to maintain profitability. GET A FREE DEMO 4. Get Started With Pest Control Software!

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It’s crucial to understand why profit margins matter and how to calculate them right down to the last cent, so we’ve created this pest control business profit margin calculation guide. Calculating it accurately can help you make informed decisions about pricing, cost-cutting measures and growth strategies.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Pace of Innovation Enterprises must decide how innovation aligns with their logistics strategy. Read Also: Buying vs. Building Logistics Software: How to Choose? Maintenance and tech debt Building legacy systems offers stability but introduces maintenance costs and tech debt, particularly during growth phases. Watch now!

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Locus

MAY 20, 2024

This fulfillment method cuts down delivery costs of serving customers especially in dense cities. In a way, this model is a win-win as it saves return logistics costs for retail businesses. How to Improve Fleet Utilization? Read Also: Big and Bulky Retail Shipments – Seamless Delivery Regardless of Size 7.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

LTL shipping rates would historically depend on freight class and the cost per hundredweight . In the past, calculating freight class depended on the physical weight of an item, as well as what else could be shipped within the same truck to set a cost per hundredweight (CPW). Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

An invoice not only serves as a record of the transaction but also provides clients with clear details about the services they received, the costs involved, and the payment terms. A well-organized invoice helps clients easily understand the services rendered and the total amount due, reducing confusion and the likelihood of disputes.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

From a financial standpoint, transportation cost analysis remains focused on determining the value of the resources used to execute a given shipment and goes well beyond benchmarking. Without clear budgeting and cost-prediction measures, the transportation network will be unable to accurately plan for increases and decreases in expenses.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 23, 2023

Today, we’ll cover what it means to have an inventory discrepancy, the most common causes, and how to avoid them. Either way, you need to know how many you have, so you don’t run out unexpectedly, or pay too much in holding costs for overstock. What is an Inventory Discrepancy? Here are some places to start.

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EazyStock

MARCH 4, 2021

How to Increase Inventory Turnover with Inventory Optimization. This post will explain how, but first, let’s deal with a few simple definitions. Here are six inventory optimization strategies to improve inventory turnover without damaging stock availability: Know your inventory items’ position in their product life cycle.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Others take an educated guess and hope for the best, which isn’t a strong strategy either. On the other hand, if you order too soon, you may not have enough room to store the new products, or you may have to pay more than expected for storage and holding costs. How to Calculate a Reorder Point. What is a Reorder Point?

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 24, 2022

In this case, you will reduce the cost of transportation and printing. Since a physical copy of the BL is required to release cargo, printing and courier costs occur at this stage. Hapag-Lloyd recently announced the demo of e-bill of ladings that have been used in recent months.

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