The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2023

Mary O’Connell is a former pricing analyst, supply chain planner, and broker/dispatcher turned creator of the newsletter and podcast Check Call. Expertise in operations, LTL pricing and procurement, flatbed operations, dry van, tracking and tracing, reality tv shows and how to turn a stranger into your new best friend. FreightWaves

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The onus is on ecommerce retailers to control the controllables, and focusing on eliminating uncertainty from the consumer fulfillment process and optimizing the last mile is a smart approach. By mapping customer delivery personas to the delivery choices they offer, retailers can improve fulfillment certainty to protect margins.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For example, an ERP for automotive distributors needs to include not just a standard sales function but also allow for automotive-specific processes like call-offs and contract pricing, as well as other processes like returns and lot traceability. An ERP provides a central repository for all a distributor’s data.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

His latest undertaking is FreightValidate, an identity and compliance verification system for shippers, freight brokers, motor carriers, load-boards, and factoring companies to verify that entities are in compliance with regulations and identify past, present, or potential fraudulent or double brokering threats.

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IFS Blogs

MARCH 17, 2025

Boosting Sales in the Logistics Industry: Proven Strategies for Growth In todays competitive logistics industry, increasing sales requires a combination of strategic planning, advanced technology, and a customer-centric approach. Below are key strategies to enhance sales and drive revenue in the logistics sector.

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Stord

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Analytics for Risk Management This isn't your grandmother's data analysis; we're talking about sophisticated pattern recognition that makes your shipping operation smoother than a freshly waxed surfboard. And how do you pick the right carrier if you are now receiving new data of damaged packages?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 15, 2023

Present-day, Blythe and her team oversee the management of dozens of websites to help the one-person marketing team flourish. 00:17:09] Evergreen content strategy. [00:23:14] 00:17:09] Evergreen content strategy. [00:23:14] TIMESTAMPS [00:01:48] Joe’s career background. [00:03:51] 00:03:51] Starting a successful blog. [00:07:57]

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WorkWave

JANUARY 23, 2025

Plus, prepaid services reduce billing and collection costs while providing crucial working capital for early-season expenses. Pre-pay Letter Best Practices Timing and presentation are crucial for pre-pay letters. Start by analyzing your current customer communication strategy.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 9, 2021

Lumber price increments have exponential impacts on the cost of manufacturing wood pallets. Manufacturers are passing on these costs by way of increased asking prices. Homebuilding drives up the price of lumber. The first strategy involves using reclaimed lumber. The second strategy involves using wooden pallets.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This is where pest control business software comes in as part of a robust pest control strategy, offering tools to optimize processes, enhance customer satisfaction and drive profitability by bypassing old manual processes. Pricing PestPac does not publish pricing publicly. Clypboard Mobile-first ERP solution No $29-$49/user/mo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Importers will look for near-term strategies to move their shipments away from congested trade lanes or process containers further inland to minimize the impact of lead time variability that has dramatically increased in 2021. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. Add to that the rising fuel prices and inefficiencies – Eurostat has found that every fifth journey is an empty truck – and the transport industry is facing major challenges which must be addressed as quickly as possible.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2022

Present-day, Blythe and her team oversee the management of dozens of websites to help the one-person marketing team flourish. In the podcast interview, Blythe and Joe discuss connecting the digital dots – in other words, leveraging your website to get more leads, reduce the sales cycle, and increase sale revenue.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

A worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain is present in 72 countries with more than 167,000 employees. It increases site productivity, reduces the usage of raw materials by up to 50%, but also leads to a more comfortable building. and Data Science. Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. The Failing Kmart Business Strategy. The first Kmart store opened way back in 1962.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The integration of drone technology holds the potential to revolutionize how businesses approach pest management, presenting both opportunities and considerations. We will discuss case studies, future trends, and guidelines for businesses considering whether to invest in this cutting-edge technology.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Companies with access to accurate near-real-time data not only improve their operations; they also gain the ability to depict the current state of the trucking market. These accurate depictions of the market come from the tracking of data. Businesses that have better access to more data have distinct advantages.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2018

and global economies, rising energy and commodity prices, and improved business and consumer confidence support this positive outlook. Manufacturers’ top three priorities are growing sales, cutting costs, and addressing the talent gap. The dichotomy of growing sales while cutting costs may also present a challenge.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 10, 2021

In today’s market, knowing where to evaluate and adjust your LTL capacity strategies can feel overwhelming. But making faster, meaningful improvements to your LTL supply chain strategies and operations can be a seamless process that makes a positive impact on your business. Always focus on improving your LTL freight strategies.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

That gave rise to a new time pricing strategy, dimension (DIM) pricing. . Density plays a role in the form of dimensional pricing. DIM pricing considers cubic volume in addition to physical height, width and depth of packages as a factor for price calculations. Capture pricing data for LTL freight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Companies find it difficult to fully trust the data from suppliers, complicating efforts to ensure product authenticity, safety, and ethical sourcing. The specific origin data reinforces De Beers’ commitment to consumer confidence , transparency and ethical sourcing. ERP & SCM Systems (2000s2015): Centralized ERP suites (e.g.,

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

Some of the most common issues that arise from a lack of accurate transportation cost analysis and data tracking include the following: Inability to track data and respond to it in real-time. . Limited data sharing within the chain. Lack of visibility and insight into common observable costs. . Consider this fact.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Reduction in asset capital.Warehouses and vehicles are expensive to purchase or lease and can tieupmillions of dollars that could otherwise be invested in the core business of the firm. Alas, in some cases, there is no supply chain strategy to speak of. Flexibility andScalability. But what about cost of service?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 14, 2022

It’s therefore important for these companies to understand all the costs associated with developing, producing, marketing, selling, and delivering products so they can be priced appropriately.? Transportation: This is another enormous cost, and many manufacturers have tried to reduce it by utilizing third-party logistics companies.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Most manufacturing companies are working on what a low carbon future means for their business with the urgency to cut global CO2 emissions in half by 2030 and strive for a net-zero by 2050. Through the Emissions Reduction Fund , the Australian government will also provide an incentive to manufacturers to proactively reduce their emissions.

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Freightos

JULY 8, 2024

More Resources Home Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders AI Popup #2 Gaurav Bajaj July 8, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders For years, technology has been cast as a threat to freight forwarders. That is a huge win.”,

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Carrier capacity management strategies ease the crunch. Proactive shippers have used multi-carrier parcel shipping technologies and strategies to navigate rising carrier costs for years. Multi-carrier shipping strategies also need rules in place related to delivery time requirements, special conditions (hazmat, refrigeration, etc.),

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Freightos

JULY 8, 2024

More Resources Home Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders AI Popup #2 Gaurav Bajaj July 8, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders For years, technology has been cast as a threat to freight forwarders. That is a huge win.”,

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

But beyond that, shippers today also expect their logistics partners to provide them with technology solutions, timely and accurate data, and business intelligence and analytics capabilities. The post The Role of TMS in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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. Carriers should be aware of which costs are affecting their company profitability the most.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Just take a look at pricing fluctuations for Suntory’s Yamazaki 12 Year Old. Their “overperformance” quickly prompted accusations of profiteering or price manipulation, and even a couple government inquiries. And if not, why have prices been skyrocketing when demand is not? Is ocean freight pricing broken?

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Offering this service presents significant challenges, however, from rising operational costs to balancing customer expectations with profitability. In this article, we explore these hurdles and the strategies businesses can employ to meet growing demand for fast, free shipping while maintaining operational efficiency.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If your business is experiencing a persistent reduction in profit margins, analysing your cost to serve is an advisable step in diagnosing the causes. Process Performance What if the problem isn’t connected to products, customers, or pricing but lies instead with process performance? Are Your Profit Margins Declining?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 28, 2023

In today’s digitalized world, manufacturers must keep pace with the rapidly evolving technology landscape to remain competitive, agile, and to protect their electronic assets such as data. To shed light on the importance of upgrading ERP systems, we present five compelling benefits and advantages of doing it sooner rather than later.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

The present paper will also consider the causes and effects of port congestion in ocean freight, as well as the existing and potential solutions to this problem. These extra costs are usually passed on to the consumer, making the prices of goods rise. How Can Port Congestion Be Reduced?

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Freightos

JUNE 17, 2024

Third-party platforms reduce these upfront costs by providing access to state-of-the-art AI tools and technologies on a “pay per drink” subscription basis. For a young startup, it’s a small price to pay for the out of the box functionality, which has taken nearly 10 years to develop so far.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2023

the role of Generative AI, a subset of artificial intelligence that can generate data like what it’s trained on, is becoming significant. Alex had seen the wonders of electronic data interchange, warehouse management systems, and transportation management systems. Customer interactions presented another challenge.

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