Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Operational excellence, of course. The logistics industry has grown so complex, with so many challenges such as regulatory changes, capacity issues, pricing fluctuations, and worsening weather events, that customers are looking for a one-stop shop, backed by assets and technology, to help them navigate the current shipping environment. “A

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

There are ways and means to reduce excess expenditure in fleet operation , and you can separate them roughly into three categories. Consider Downsizing Your Fleet Reducing fleet size might be the most drastic option for cost reduction, but it’s also the one likely to deliver the most significant savings.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2016

Many articles on the topic of supply chain cost reduction have been written, most of which are understandably focused on issues such as inventory levels, network design, process efficiencies and supplier management/relationships. Support for sustainability (reduced waste generation). Sometimes Less is More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

When you begin researching Warehouse Management System ( WMS ) software, you’re probably running into some difficulties in the budgeting process because pricing is not always readily available. Transitioning from legacy systems presents hurdles that add to the true cost. SaaS or cloud will also influence this pricing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Let’s begin with a look at why, in general, retailers with multiple sales channels are more likely to experience difficulties in reducing cost-to-serve. Again, these are changes that can add to your cost-to-serve, and, during your transition, you might not have had time to look for ways to reduce expenditure. Rework – due to errors.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Oil prices tanked, cancellations increased and Maersk drilling and supply chain services would run up nearly $2 billion dollars in annual losses. So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services.

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Turvo

MAY 21, 2020

As reported by Supply Chain Game Changer , “on the supply side.there is less and less room for manufacturers to absorb additional costs as volatile input prices put the squeeze on margins and the marketing investment required to differentiate branded products from private-label competitors continues to rise.”

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

We wanted to bring you some quick strategies and tips that can help your holiday shipping woes or at any time of the year where you experience an increase in shipping volumes. Holiday shipping prices for 2014 are pretty similar to what they were last year, only a bit higher. Truckload Holiday Shipping.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

Many manufacturers & retailers have found that they can use state of the art supply chain management to reduce inventory & warehousing costs while speeding up delivery to the end customer. Managers should ensure that a firm’s transportation strategy supports its competitive strategy. Living things are always changing.

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The Logistics Academy

JUNE 1, 2018

The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) plans to adopt an initial greenhouse gas strategy, the first of its kind for the shipping sector whose annual CO2 emissions are slightly higher than the annual emissions of Germany. Setting a common course?

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. We’ll be pleased to assist you in implementing methods to sense customer demand more accurately, enhancing your ability to optimise inventory levels, reduce stock-outs, reduce carrying costs—and ultimately increase profitability.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

To come to a sustainable and economically efficient decision, the overall picture must be considered: transport processes, the desired handling performance, the type of vehicles and, of course, the infrastructure of the warehouse. These are currently priced at a factor of 4-5 of a lead-acid battery. Suitability criteria.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

In addition to satisfying conscientious consumer demand, eco-friendly efforts can benefit your ecommerce business by reducing waste within your company and improving operational efficiencies. Translation: these ecommerce businesses have operating standards that minimize or reduce negative impact on the planet. We hope you do!

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 13, 2015

There are, of course, tactical metrics for accounting functions like viewing open and paid invoices or the ability to identify when shipments are due, but also must include strategic metrics and reports for more in-depth analysis. Every aspect of your shipping will be displayed for you to develop new strategies from.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Supply chain management objectives can encompass several success factors, including cost reduction, supply chain speed, efficiency, and service improvement. So, for example, if your business competes strongly on price, you might go heavy on the cost-reduction side of supply chain management, setting objectives centered on savings.

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Freightos

MARCH 5, 2017

This week the Journal of Commerce invited me to advocate for transparency at TPM in a debate where the other side was argued that freight prices will remain private. Other companies, like Uber, Amazon and, of course, Alibaba, are increasing their B2B foothold. So yes, transparency is completely compatible with tiered pricing.

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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2020

As we collaborate with shippers on new approaches and strategies to reach their goals, we also apply best practices that hold true in any market. 3 insights to improve your truckload or less than truckload (LTL) strategies. . This can dramatically increase efficiency, while reducing costs.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

If you’ve ever paid $10 for an Uber ride to the cocktail lounge in the evening and then a “surge priced” $50 for the same distance Uber ride back to your home only a few hours later around closing time, you understand the dynamics troubling shippers in today’s capacity constrained transportation market. Consider the potential savings.

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

I was fortunate to be able to attend again this year, and, though I couldn’t sit in on all the sessions or meetings I would’ve liked, here are my key takeaways: Geopolitical challenges, Red Sea especially Geopolitics were, of course, on people’s minds. You can read the report and see our short webinar on the topic here.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But more blatantly than ever, container liners – and especially Maersk – are on a collision course with the tech companies that provide digital infrastructure for selling goods. Maersk has unabashedly championed vertical integration for years, advocating an “end-to-end” strategy. No end to end-to-end. Amazon as a carrier.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2018

Previous research has shown that tender acceptance rates is correlated to price paid. Those 80% of the loads in 20% of the lanes typically present attributes that the asset carrier community is most interested in. On time pickup (OTP). On time delivery (OTD). Next, researchers looked at freight attributes of shippers.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

In addition, customers are continuing to demand lower prices and free shipping. This can include offering like products in package deals, compiling changes in like demographics or sharing information to reduce costs across the scope of both companies’ transportation networks. Be There for Customers After the Sale.

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Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

Since retailers already need to deliver items to their stores for replenishment, they can make more efficient use of existing vehicles and reduce transportation costs by delivering items for in-store fulfillment at the same time. To justify the price of square footage, retail locations must now serve as a node in eCommerce fulfillment.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

You then set a sales price for that product. Your sales price minus your production cost is your overall profit or margin; at least, before allowing for further expenses. The real value of knowing your Cost to Serve a given customer is to identify opportunities to increase or recover profit, rather than cut losses.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

Challenges such as increasing fuel prices, pressure on volumes and the low-profit margins of the sector are rampant. Only those people who have duly completed the advanced traffic management course or its equivalent should write it. It is essential in organizing activities in the transportation industry effectively and efficiently.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

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. It includes buying vehicles (ADA compliant, of course), office space utility bills and insurance costs. Plan wisely.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Using a template also ensures consistency across your estimates, helping you to present a professional, cohesive brand to prospects and customers. Business information, including: Business name Address Website Phone number Customer information, including: Name Address Phone number And, of course, the estimate!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

In the supply chain articles category it is clear the top ten are all about trends, facts, technology, and of course optimization. Walmart would not have the ability to provide such low prices and have consistent inventory in the over 5,000 stores in the United States and over 1.3 Read the full article here. .

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

the forklift truck manufacturer which is part of the KION Group, is currently present in 52 countries and pursues the ambitious goal of being successfully represented in 86 markets in the EMEA economic area in the coming years. MV: Of course! MV: Of course, these negotiations are very individual. Baoli EMEA S.p.A. ,

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

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. It includes buying vehicles (ADA compliant, of course), office space utility bills and insurance costs. Plan wisely.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

If so, an increase of around 20% capacity utilisation, from 65% to 85 or 90%, will dramatically reduce the number of shipments, returning millions of dollars in saved freight fees. When you use this transportation mode, you’re paying for the use of the container, and the price is the same no matter how much of the internal space you use.

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Blog on Log

JANUARY 29, 2006

I am up in Toronto today and tomorrow participating in a course for Transportation and Logistics' professionals. My colleague, Adrian Kumar will be presenting two major sessions, with me adding some support. Consumers pay the price when goods don't move efficiently to store shelves.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

To pull off logistics effectively, it takes a lot of expert planning, assembling the right mix of people, communication, working together, and of course, if something goes wrong, contingency planning. 30 and will pay the lowest Thanksgiving price for fuel in five years. Like Thanksgiving, Logistics is no simple undertaking.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

If your company has yet to go through such a process, you’re at risk of missing a golden opportunity to reduce logistics costs and improve service with outsourced freight management. You must evaluate the option in detail to know if it presents more pros than cons or vice versa. TMS: Is it the Same as Outsourcing?

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 16, 2017

When you negotiate freight contracts though, there’s a lot more to consider (and haggle over) than the price per unit/tonne/pallet that you wish to transport. We’ll begin with the single most important thing to keep in mind… Prices play but a small part in overall contract value. What Will Carriers Bring to the Table?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

2014 was a dynamic year for shipping and freight, and 2015 might present us with some surprising changes as well. Of course, the best way to manage your insurance costs is to keep your record spotless. Fuel prices are low, and likely to stay that way for much of the year. For decades, globalization has defined the supply chain.

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