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What are Reverse Logistics?

Logistics Bureau

In addition, returns typically cost more to handle than outbound shipments – 3 to 4 times more for traditional retail companies, for example. Hidden Opportunities for Supply Chain Cost Reductions Of course hidden costs, if you can find them, mean hidden opportunities. Some industries experience more returns than others.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.

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7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth greater than the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. The success of your business is inextricably linked to the performance of your supply chain.

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Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

These digital solutions make it easy, fast and seamless to manage the complexities of all the transportation function’s moving parts and keep the overall supply chain on an optimal course. According to a recent survey conducted by Bringg, 99% of retailers plan to offer same-day delivery within the next three years, compared to just 35% today.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

Supply Chain Cost Management Results: By the time Starbucks had completed its transformation program, it had saved more than $500 million over the course of 2009 and 2010, of which a large proportion came out of the supply chain, according to Peter Gibbons, then Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain Operations. Procurement analysis.

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Common Supply Chain Mistakes to Avoid

Logistics Bureau

Of course there are other easy targets for cost reduction that we might discuss at a later date—but this one is often an overlooked ‘opportunity’. There’s just no place for a one-size-fits-all approach to outbound distribution any more. That’s why managing customer order sizes is so important! What do you Measure?

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Mexico conference: Uncertainty well-balanced with optimism

Automotive Logistics

Outbound visibility. Quality is as important on the outbound side. We want digital control of the outbound supply chain,” he said. “We Outbound visibility is something Audi is also already implementing, with the use of RFID for yard management at its loading facilities.