Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In addition, the holiday shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year is 26 days—five days shorter than in 2023—potentially creating additional headaches for online vendors and their delivery partners attempting to fulfill a greater volume of orders in less time. billion in sales.

Cost Reduction 88

Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 88

FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

The costs of logistics as a ratio of total expenses are too significant to ignore. For example, according to Global Trade Magazine , “One critical factor that executives should monitor closely is logistics management. In this intersection, freight cost projection and predictive rates can help companies better prepare for unknowns.

Cost Reduction 105

Cost Reduction Tips Expense Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 105

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider. Use Warehouse/3PL cross-functional teams to contribute Cost Savings Ideas: Lean initiatives alone will bring cost reduction and process improvements. KPIs Question 2.

Negotiating Skills 77

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Scenario Planning Inventory Reduction 77

Ship Monk

MARCH 28, 2023

While overnight shipping can be a difficult, costly model to uphold, and ground shipping is often not up to par with the quick turnarounds customers crave, 2-day shipping offers great benefits to the average ecommerce business. And you don’t have to just have rules based on distance.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction eCommerce Expense Reduction 52

GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2016

Overseas markets are becoming volatile, and the cost of labor in foreign countries is rising steadily. However, many countries still continue to have lower labor costs than the US, and so we still see offshoring by companies who are in the proverbial pursuit to the lowest cost model.

Manufacturing Procurement 53

Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 53

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2025

The Shein and Temu case illustrates how rapidly changing trade policy can affect cost models and delivery timelines. Recommendation: Build geopolitical risk considerations into strategic sourcing and fulfillment planning frameworks. Geopolitical Risk Management Shein and Temus U.S. Conclusion The changes in U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 83

Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction Supply Chains Cost Reduction 83