Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

When was the last time you thought about your business’ relationship with its suppliers? The last time they raised prices? So much attention is paid to negotiating the price of the goods and coordinating the delivery that very little thought goes into the quality of the relationship and how improving it might help you both.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. Process Performance What if the problem isn’t connected to products, customers, or pricing but lies instead with process performance? We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 13, 2025

Think of it like choosing the right tool for the right job: Road Transport (Trucking): This is your most flexible option. Pricing Structure: Remember those simple shipping options you see when shopping online? They are the ones who wont mind waiting a few days to receive their purchases, as long as the price is right.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 31, 2021

Of course, customers prefer low shipping costs, but the charges have to be covered. Luckily, there are tools and tricks to help you avoid shipping delays, including: . Of course, there is only so much you can do when the order is out of your hands and in transit to the customer. Consider: . This may be done by: .

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2018

Of course, it can also open new opportunities for tomorrow. Supplier unreliability. Tools in the AI Toolbox. We can put AI tools into three categories. Tools to make smart decisions. Tools to make smart decisions. This AI tool is based on data and rules. Tools to act like humans.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

per chip were bearable for units selling for $100, but the price of the new chip was a fraction of that, at about $20. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, achieving a considerable portion of that growth by way of acquisitions. Supply chain costs of around $5.50

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

In addition, TMS operators can often negotiate the best possible freight rates. You must evaluate the option in detail to know if it presents more pros than cons or vice versa. Without these checks and balances, companies tend to flit from carrier to carrier or use whichever one or two appear most convenient or economical.

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