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Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree

The Logistics of Logistics

Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree. Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree discuss sourcing strategy: effective vs efficient. When developing a sourcing strategy, the focus can be effectiveness (gaining desired results) or on efficiency (reducing cost, labor, and resources used). About Ron Crabtree.

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5R of Waste Management: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle

Compactor Management Company

Are you thinking about or currently implementing the 3R principle of waste management: reduce, reuse, recycle , there’s news for you. The new, simple, yet effective waste management mantra is the 5R principle: “refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle”. What Are the 3Rs of Waste Management?

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The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, related to warehouse technology, a recent Lucas Systems industry study found 89% of respondents agreed that implementing artificial intelligence-based software within distribution centers can provide a competitive advantage. Many of the best automation solutions do not eliminate headcount. These are clear cut benefits.

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Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses: 6 Steps to Building the Perfect Marketing Strategy 

GoShip Blog

Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved with the times, the advent of technology, and changes in consumer behavior. Why a Solid Marketing Strategy is Important A marketing strategy refers to a business’s action plan for achieving its short and long-term goals and developing a sustainable competitive advantage.

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[Video] Riviana Foods: Using Optimized Load Building to Reduce Transportation Costs and Improve Sustainability

Talking Logistics

The sad truth, however, is that a lot of capacity gets wasted too. We see this, for example, in the number of empty backhauls that happen every day. There is another form of wasted capacity, however, that many shippers overlook — that. The sad truth, however, is that a lot of capacity gets wasted too. Read more

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Energy Transition in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, most people expect free next-day delivery for online purchases as a result of Amazon Prime. This is especially true when looking at route optimization, asset utilization, real-time visibility, energy savings, waste reduction, and efficiency. Finally, warehouses are placing an increased emphasis on waste reduction.

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Digital Compressed Air Monitoring Cuts Costs

Logistics Business Magazine

SICK’s Monitoring Box FTMg Premium is a digital and scalable service that can be used by production planners, energy managers and maintenance engineers to make compressed air cost savings of up to 30%, as well as to eliminate costly manual maintenance regimes. The data insights also contribute towards ISO50001 Energy Management certification.