Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2022

On one hand, consumers expect to increase their online purchases post-pandemic. Retailers and delivery services companies that can break through today’s cycle of mediocre home delivery performance stand an excellent chance of improving customer loyalty and growing market share. Here are three charts that paint the whole picture.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Driven by strong organic growth and a strategy of acquisitions to better meet market needs, the RAJA Group has become a key player in the field of business supplies and equipment. The post RAJA shares growth strategy with suppliers appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

According to a study, 55% of consumers prefer to buy directly from brands, and a further 40% of shoppers say they will purchase from a D2C brand in the next five years. They also want excellent service, which includes fast, increasingly on-demand delivery and hassle-free cancellation and returns.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2020

Chip Humitz is the Marketing and Strategy Director at LUDWIG+, a full-service marketing consultancy. Chip has worked in marketing and brand strategy for over 25 years. As a top marketing and branding strategist, Chip explains the key elements of brand building and how it relates to the transportation and logistics space.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Over his 30+ year career in the supply chain, Richard has worked with manufacturers around the world in operations, supply chain, and lean strategy roles to develop systems that can manage complex supply chains on a global scale. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc. acquired by SAP). The Greenscreens.ai

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Upon fulfilling the transition obligations of Merchantry to Tradeshift, Watson directed the cross-border product strategy of Pitney Bowes, a $450M business, comprised of Borderfree and the eBay Global Shipping Program. As a traditional retailer, Target couldn’t just copy Amazon’s strategy. Rick Watson. RMW Commerce.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 3, 2023

PineBridge Benson Elliot, a UK-based pan-European real estate fund manager, and their JV Partner, Evo Industrial, have acquired two further sites, under their strategy, with Evo Industrial to deliver last mile logistics in and around London and key regional markets in the UK. The two sites are a 4-acre site in Woodford, East London and a 2.2-acre

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Upon fulfilling the transition obligations of Merchantry to Tradeshift, Watson directed the cross-border product strategy of Pitney Bowes, a $450M business, comprised of Borderfree and the eBay Global Shipping Program. As a traditional retailer, Target couldn’t just copy Amazon’s strategy. Rick Watson. RMW Commerce.

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Locus

OCTOBER 7, 2022

However, should a business invest their capital in building and maintaining their solution from scratch, or simply purchase an off-the-shelf solution? Below are key takeaways from the session “ Buy vs Build? How To Get The Best of Both Worlds from Your Last Mile ”. Holistically consider the costs. How does that bring value to you?

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3PL Links

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Unlocking Customer Satisfaction: Is Your Fulfilment Strategy Aligned with Expectations? Visiting a nearby store to look at the merchandise but not making a purchase? Another factor centered on the customer experience is the ambition to even ship ground service from stores to deliver more purchases within two work days.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

These acquisitions form part of Heppner’s international growth strategy, designed to strengthen the Group’s distribution capacity in Western Germany and increase its competitiveness in the French and German transport markets. “We are delighted to embark upon this new chapter between Heppner and our company.

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. If customers do not receive their orders on time, they won’t buy from that company again. Today, consumers are comfortable and happy buying products online like never before. Let’s fill in! What is Order fulfillment?

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WorkWave

AUGUST 25, 2022

It takes time and energy to find and build relationships with the people who will buy from you in the future, which is why so many companies rely on lead generation software and other tools to simplify their workflow. It’s critical to think about how you will retain customers after they make a purchase. A lead is a potential customer.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Transitioning to sales and marketing, he mastered go-to-market strategies for driving growth. Intelligent Audit provides actionable insights to fine-tune shipping strategies, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency. Progressing from project manager to VP of Product, he revitalized outdated applications into seamless user experiences.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Second, the pandemic kicked online buying and home delivery into “high gear” as many consumers embraced its convenience and dramatically expanded the scope of their online purchasing. Consumers are making purchasing decisions based upon environmental impact. What are your sustainable delivery strategies?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

To remain competitive, retailers and carriers must excel in the crucial last-mile delivery stage. To Build or To Buy Companies looking to implement new or improve existing delivery technology face a crucial decision: should they build an in-house platform or buy an existing solution from a vendor?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

There will be little relief in 2022 unless the factors driving the increased import volumes—a strong economy and the fundamental shift in consumer behavior to purchase more goods and less services—change. Near or re-shoring sourcing strategies will be evaluated to “shorten” supply chains and gain greater control of supply chain performance.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Achieve Supply Chain Excellence’, where industry experts will guide you through mastering the logistics software selection and procurement process. Are you planning to buy new logistics software in the next 12 months? Engage stakeholders for alignment and buy-in. Avoid common pitfalls in software selection.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

Despite the apparent complexities involved in supply chain management, achieving excellence really doesn’t have to be too difficult. In this post, we explain what those pillars are, why they matter, and how to align them in a way that supports supply chain management excellence. The Importance of Alignment.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s no secret that manufacturing companies around the world are rethinking their supply chain strategies. With shortages occurring in unexpected sectors and lockdown strategies impacting logistics, companies looked at reshoring to stabilize and strengthen their supply chains.

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AIMMS

MAY 4, 2016

Implementing an analytics strategy, and in particular implementing prescriptive analytics, can significantly improve revenues and drive down costs. Getting buy-in agreement and changing your company culture to embrace analytics is often more difficult. How do you get buy-in and agreement? Operations Research Skills.

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AIMMS

MAY 4, 2016

Implementing an analytics strategy, and in particular implementing prescriptive analytics, can significantly improve revenues and drive down costs. Getting buy-in agreement and changing your company culture to embrace analytics is often more difficult. How do you get buy-in and agreement? Operations Research Skills.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Operational excellence, of course. This allows customers to go to one place to purchase any of our services. When I asked Sonny about the build vs. buy decision, he explained that they did both. What do shipper’s look for in a logistics partner? What factors are driving these expectations?

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Second, the pandemic kicked online buying and home delivery into “high gear” as many consumers embraced its convenience and dramatically expanded the scope of their online purchasing. Consumers are making purchasing decisions based upon environmental impact. What are your sustainable delivery strategies?

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 1, 2020

To learn more about the continuous improvement strategy implemented by Yusen Logistics (Thailand), we spoke with Mr. Carnell, Head of Systems & Operational Development, Mr. Poramate Phokasemsarn, General Manager of the Systems Management (Quality & Safety) Team, and Ms. The Excellence System Mr. Carnell, Ms.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.

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10xLogistics

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Your customer has three main touch points as they get to know your product: 1) When they see it in the store and buy it 2) When it is delivered (If delivered) 3) The first time they use it. Hunt Final Mile Services is also doing an excellent job, especially with big, bulky, and heavy products.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Basically you need to provide info on everything people buying your products could potentially want to know in order to make an informed decision. Potential customers also value opinion when bridging the gap from browse to buy. A strong customer service game before a purchase is made can help reduce returns. Think about it.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 10, 2020

You need a solid strategy, a lot of hard work, a little bit of patience, and just a dash of luck. Luckily , we can help you with the strategy part. Here’s the scoop: Confused buyers don’t buy. If prospective buyers see that your products are knocking socks off, they’ll feel much more inclined to make a purchase.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 2: Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies. In 2023, consumers will be less forgiving and poised to buy from retailers whose delivery performance is commensurate with the rest of the shopping experience. Figure 1: U.S. Container Import Volume Year-over-Year Comparison.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The acquisition of LTS is in line with the RAVAS ambition to become the preferred global partner for innovative and quality mobile weighing solutions, supported by excellent services. Niels van den Berg, CEO of RAVAS, explains: “Recently, we have redefined our mission, vision and worldwide business strategy.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Every ecommerce business is looking for that magic ingredient that catches a potential customer’s attention, draws them to a product page, and convinces them to hit that buy button. We all have questions that need to be answered before we hit the buy button. Do you know what types of digital content increase conversions for your brand?

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Locus

APRIL 6, 2023

Taking place in Orlando, Florida from May 8-10, the symposium is the ultimate destination for anyone seeking to stay abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in the supply chain industry. Because when it comes to end-to-end last-mile excellence, Logistics Runs on Locus. Visit us at Booth #113 Book a Meeting Now!

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The facility, named Solar 120, boasts BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certification, demonstrating its compliance with the highest sustainability standards. The move is a significant step in the company’s strategy to align with global sustainability goals.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Create a facilities “Center of Excellence.” Shippers should create a “Center of Excellence” for facilities to drive technology investments, make buying decisions and create efficiencies that benefit the entire network while cultivating a process of sharing best practices between one another.

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Locus

JANUARY 8, 2024

Here are five innovative strategies to transform this insight into higher profits. On the customer front, the thrill of anticipating a much-awaited purchase is undeniable. This must be avoided at all costs, as one in three customers stop purchasing from a business after a single bad experience.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Here are seven proven strategies every supply chain manager should explore to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and drive profitability. Automation involves an initial investment, but the long-term cost savings in labor and operational efficiency often provide an excellent return on investment.

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