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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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Start Managing Your Inbound Freight More Effectively Today

Talking Logistics

In fact, it’s often the “final frontier” for companies that are trying to cut additional costs out of their transportation spend. Your goal should be to reduce the cost of shipping, but there is no “magic number” for a percentage of shipments that should be vendor-controlled vs. customer controlled.

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Principles of eCommerce Fulfillment (Part 1)

Camelot 3PL Software

Each decision that is made needs to respect and adhere to the following principles: Drive System Automated Decisions Reduce manually entered data All work is performed in batches Find opportunities to consolidate steps together Account for value-added services Isolate exceptions. Reduce Manual Entry of Data. Automate Decisions.

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TPM24: Key Takeaways on Geopolitics, Technology and Other Drivers of Ocean Freight in 2024

Freightos

In addition to the Houthi threat to Red Sea traffic – which he thinks could persist even after an end to the Israel-Hamas war – he listed tensions in the South China Sea, as well as a general trend toward protectionism at the expense of the type of globalism most have gotten used to as possible threats to global trade’s status quo.

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10 Sure-Fire Tips for Customer Acquisition

Ship Monk

videos, podcasts, eBooks, infographics, case studies… the list goes on. Revisit the basics and get actionable examples with our introductory guide ! #6. Don’t get us wrong — paid ads can be tricky, time-consuming, and, obviously, expensive. Create Kick-Ass Content. Feeling a little rusty on your SEO know-how? Ah, social media.

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What is Reverse Logistics and How Is It Different than Traditional Logistics?

GlobalTranz

Learn more about reverse logistics and core considerations by downloading the ebook: Mastering Reverse Logistics Guide. For instance, at the height of the pandemic food spoilage was a big issue, but now, with an eye on full forward and reverse logistics, that waste can be rerouted to avoid spoilage and reduce total transport costs.

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Online Learning is Growing Exponentially—And it’s Here to Stay

Logistics Bureau

Because they are expensive, however, they are mainly used as training tools by large corporations. Walmart, UPS, and Boeing , for example, are incorporating VR in their employee education programmes, seeing the technology as superior for training and imparting skills to workers. And there seems to be no right answer.