Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

International Logistics must find a balance between more economical costs and higher efficiency to meet the needs of different countries. It significantly improves the efficiency and accuracy of business processes while reducing the error and cost of manual operations.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Archives When it comes to choosing the right international freight forwarder for your shipping needs, cost plays a factor in your decision. An experienced forwarder or third-party logistics company (3PL) can help you improve your bottom line by reducing your soft costs in addition to saving you money on hard costs.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

This growth in shipping to and from Mexico is truly just the tip of the iceberg as companies invest in nearshoring strategies. means faster shipping times and lower costs. Potential for Savings Labor costs in Mexico are currently among the lowest in North America, even cheaper than in China. and Mexico year-over-year (YoY).

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

tax-free, could lead to higher prices and delays for consumers, impacting companies that rely on low-cost imports from China. These passports provide a digital way to document a products entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance and transparency. The removal of the de minimis exemption, which allowed shipments under $800 to enter the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

Commercialization strategies evolve, supply chains expand, and production rates accelerate. The cost of poor quality is so closely related to supplier quality and compliance that manufacturers must give the proper attention and resources to the optimization of their upstream partnerships. Traceability & Trade Compliance.

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2020

With the right approach, they can be turned from a cost to a benefit—an opportunity to improve. As such, addressing this root issue is not only a cost-saving measure but a way to better understand the customer. Not meeting this expectation leads to dissatisfied customers. Figure out the why Behind Returns.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This innovative approach leverages cutting-edge technology and transport optimization to cater to the evolving expectations of modern customers, emphasizing delivery speed and affordability in the delivery process. Medical Transport: In the healthcare sector, timely delivery of medical supplies is crucial.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

tax-free, could lead to higher prices and delays for consumers, impacting companies that rely on low-cost imports from China. These passports provide a digital way to document a products entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance and transparency. The removal of the de minimis exemption, which allowed shipments under $800 to enter the U.S.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 17, 2024

better customer service, faster delivery times, or lower costs). Be clear about how your services will meet the needs of your target customers. Marketing and Sales Strategy Once your business is up and running, how will you attract and retain customers? Competitive Analysis : Who are your competitors? Research is key here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2025

Traditional contracts rely on manual verification, third-party intermediaries, and complex legal frameworks, leading to delays, disputes, and increased costs. Intermediary costs Third-party auditors, banks, and brokers drive up expenses. Lost goods, fraud, and counterfeiting cost businesses billions of dollars annually.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2020

They move thousands of truckloads around the country each day through an optimized, connected network of carriers, saving money for shippers, increasing earnings for drivers, and eliminating carbon waste for the planet. Since documents must sometimes be scanned and emailed, there are delays and errors. Phase 3 – In-Transit.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Exchanging documents electronically improves transaction speed and visibility while decreasing the amount of money you spend on manual processes. But cost savings is far from the only benefit of using transportation EDI in a TMS. Sellers benefit from improved cash flow and reduced order-to-cash cycles.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 7, 2018

As the pressures on supply chain teams—including those for sustainability, cost efficiency, and disruption and risk mitigation—are increasing and growing in complexity, supply chain organizations are struggling to both collect and analyze an overwhelming amount of data scattered across different processes, sources, and siloed systems.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

The need for practical and applicable last-mile delivery in retail involves saving money and reducing the expenses associated with this vital yet often overlooked leg of the shipping journey. According to Insider Intelligence , “ As a share of the total cost of shipping, last-mile delivery costs are substantial—comprising 53% overall.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Obscure costs and risks were overlooked by many in the rush to operate off-shore. Those changes, along with high costs of transporting materials and finished goods to and from overseas locations, make the value of reshoring likely to become a compelling financial reality for many manufacturers. energy costs have dropped.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Four separate factors contribute to achieving a “perfect order”: the delivery must arrive complete, on-time, undamaged, and with proper documentation. Sales order automation eliminates data entry errors that can lead to inaccurate orders and shipping delays. Digital Transformation. Ensure reliable data. Automate orders.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Once a given KPI shows that performance consistently meets or exceeds the required level, you can raise the bar and set a higher target. For this reason, KPIs are essential for any business improvement strategy. Documents included in the metric can vary but usually include advance shipment notifications (ASNs), labels, and invoices.

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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. Leverage ERP to enhance supplier collaboration to meet supply and demand. Data-driven decision making with ERP as a single source of the truth.

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WorkWave

MARCH 26, 2024

From online retailers to food delivery services, businesses are realizing the importance of efficiently managing their delivery routes to meet customer expectations. Let’s delve into this topic to understand its significance and explore strategies for optimizing delivery routes to enhance customer satisfaction.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 14, 2024

It’s a strategic move you’ve likely pondered over countless meetings and budget reviews. As recently as 2021, survey data reveals that 98% of manufacturers have, are, or are planning to implement an eCommerce strategy. There’s also the lingering concern: “Are we just too late to the game?”

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

Processing documents is one of the most time-hungry tasks in supply chains. ERP lets you automate manual tasks like document processing saving you a huge amount of time and money while streamlining your supply chain. Lower operational costs. Below are some of the key benefits of an efficient and effective ERP system.

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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. Leverage ERP to enhance supplier collaboration to meet supply and demand. Data-driven decision making with ERP as a single source of the truth.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. By taking over repetitive tasks from humans, AGVs cut down on workplace injuries caused by overexertion or human error. Let’s dive in!

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RPA Labs

MARCH 17, 2022

Managing modern shipping processes, especially shipping documentation , can be a challenge for freight forwarders in the best of times. Thankfully AI document automation can improve those vital functions across all areas of the supply chain network. How Document Automation Works for Freight Forwarders.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

LTL ( Less than truckload ) S hipping is one of the best flexible and cost-effective ways to start your freight delivery in logistics. If the shipment spans ten linear feet or more, it will cost 1,000 pounds per foot. A professional LTL freight carrier will tailor the delivery of your cargo to meet your requirements.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

As youll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, weve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In this post, we’ll do a deep dive into less-than-truckload (LTL) industry trends to watch for 2022, and highlight actions that shippers should consider to guide their strategy throughout the year. Labor shortages will have a lasting effect, effectively reducing capacity for carriers and terminals. LTL Industry Macro Trends.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. By taking over repetitive tasks from humans, AGVs cut down on workplace injuries caused by overexertion or human error. Let’s dive in!

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It’s also important to document any constraints that will impact your plans to meet those objectives. A clear understanding of objectives and constraints will provide you with the starting point for your design review, so it’s important to get them documented and to make sure all stakeholders are aware of them.

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Their deep industry knowledge, coupled with flexibility, ensures they meet your unique needs effectively. But they should also have the ability to tailor shipments to meet your specific demands. This could mean bundled services that create opportunities for cost savings.

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ShipLilly

APRIL 7, 2021

One of the options that can be used is to ask the insurer to cover part of or all the replacement costs. To meet the demand, shipping companies are stacking large quantities of cargo on increasingly narrow equipment. However, some experts are convinced that these vessels are being overloaded to meet the increasing demand.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at some of those challenges and explore potential solutions to help you and your IM team meet the burgeoning demand for fast and accurate order fulfilment. So what can you do to ensure your inventory management meets the challenge of multichannel sales? Book a free consultation.

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TransAudit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Virtually every business has a relationship with a transportation company, which should be documented in a formal contract called a transportation contract. And this standard of care should be high enough to meet your expectations. This document is legally binding once it has been signed.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Let’s look at the problem of risk management in logistics and how traceability through blockchain reduces those risks. Compliance mandates can put a shipment days behind schedule for things as minor as checking the wrong box on a form or missing a single document. Better Traceability Reduces Risks.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

And our client engages with 3PL by open book cost plus contracts and gain share and pain share incentive. What are the major KPI’s to be followed under the below attributes: Cost or Cost Savings. Use Value Engineering : Reduce the Cost and retain the function of anything. Performance or Service. Customer metrics.

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