Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Transportation costs: Freight rates, fuel and labour costs, and other transportation expenses. Competitor intelligence: Distribution strategies and network designs of your competitors. Inventory turnover: Inventory turns for each SKU. Transportation options: Costs and lead times for each available transportation mode.

Supply Chain Design Software 75

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

We will discuss case studies, future trends, and guidelines for businesses considering whether to invest in this cutting-edge technology. This proactive approach reduces the reliance on intensive control measures, allowing for more efficient pest management strategies.

Cost Reduction 52

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 27, 2024

Companies across various industries are constantly seeking ways to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. One strategy gaining increasing popularity is partnering with third-party logistics providers, commonly known as 3PL partners. Cost control goes beyond simply finding the lowest rate.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

Matrices are powerful mathematical tools that play a crucial role in supply chain management. Applications of Matrices in Supply Chain They serve as a versatile tool for solving a wide range of challenges in supply chain management. Below, we delve into key areas where they make a significant impact.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

It increases site productivity, reduces the usage of raw materials by up to 50%, but also leads to a more comfortable building. However, their carbon reduction goals for their value chain operations for 2030 will not be changed. However, their carbon reduction goals for their value chain operations for 2030 will not be changed.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

By leveraging these technologies, businesses can optimize operations, reduce costs, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. In warehouses, robots use matrices to determine the fastest routes for retrieving and packaging goods, reducing human error and improving efficiency.

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Locus

JUNE 30, 2023

Plenty of cost-cutting strategies are being employed by Supply Chain Management leaders, but the potential long-term implications often remain unseen. Speaking of implications, let’s delve into the top cost cutting strategies that businesses implement but could negatively impact supply chain performance: 1. Achieving 99.5%

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Eliminate All Waste in the Supply Chain So That Only Value Remains. o Energy-(Sometimes called the eighth waste): eliminate wasteful energy in the supply chain: minimize electricity, gas, utilities, etc. Reduce Lead Time. Increase Velocity, Throughput and Reduce Variation. o Lead time—excessive wait times.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

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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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2021

Over the last decade, ever since social media and the IoT became common-place mediums, there has been a change in marketing tools and strategies. A more streamlined communication is provided by omnichannel strategies. In-store visits were drastically reduced during the pandemic.

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 3, 2018

The company aims to enroll all of its export and domestic suppliers in China, starting with 100 of its top suppliers, into an emissions reduction program. Walmart is aiming big when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in China. The 50 MMT emissions reduction target in China is part of this goal.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Let’s begin with a look at why, in general, retailers with multiple sales channels are more likely to experience difficulties in reducing cost-to-serve. Naturally, overall cost-to-serve will be higher for online than in-store sales due to the added expense involved in picking, packing, and delivering customers’ purchases.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

According to a research study from Forrester, EDI continues to prove its worth as an electronic message data format. Errors due to illegible faxes, lost orders or incorrectly taken phone orders are eliminated, saving your staff valuable time from handling data disputes with carriers. for an order processed using EDI.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 26, 2023

When inflation is high, production costs tend to increase, including labor, raw materials, and energy expenses. High inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers, both domestically and abroad, which can lead to reduced demand for exports. Inflation also influences exchange rates, which in turn affects export competitiveness.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

As manufacturers strive to reduce costs while increasing speed, the process of procuring materials, making products, and moving them where they need to be is more complex than ever. This may happen if someone with purchasing authority neglects to submit expenses properly.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

You can cut costs without cutting corners. According to industry research, businesses that optimize their shipping strategy can reduce costs by up to 30%. Ship Smarter by Consolidating Your Shipments One of the easiest ways to reduce costs is to consolidate shipments whenever possible. The good news?

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Cost Reduction Material Savings Expense Reduction Price Reduction 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

As manufacturers strive to reduce costs while increasing speed, the process of procuring materials, making products, and moving them where they need to be is more complex than ever. This may happen if someone with purchasing authority neglects to submit expenses properly.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Talk to any over-the-road shipper that finds itself increasingly handcuffed by institutionalized transportation and fuel-related costs and it would likely tell you the “best job possible” doesn’t cut it anymore. To add insult to injury, they also rarely have reporting mechanisms to properly monitor those expenses.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

When “trams” (coal carts) were in short supply, for example, the “trammers” would horde carts to optimize their team’s performance at the expense of other teams being limited by the number of carts available. The study I am citing here was commissioned to determine why. This all changed shortly after WWII.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

The emergence of IoT is an amazing thing for supply chain executives – and especially exciting as the enabling technology is becoming less expensive and more readily available, meaning that deployments are possible now. According to a recent study by Pew Research study, 80% of consumers make online purchases, compared to just 22% in 2000.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 17, 2024

Route optimization software has emerged as a game-changing tool, revolutionizing how these companies optimize routes and streamline operations. Optimized Route Efficiency Route planning software, on average, can reduce travel distance by 10-15%, resulting in significant fuel savings and reducing carbon emissions.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

While trucks have a smaller carbon footprint/kg/km than air freight, the enormous volume of truck freight explains why reducing the carbon footprint is a priority goal. Add in emissions from fork trucks, yard trucks, 3PLs and there’s almost no way for a shipper to assess, track and reduce their carbon footprint easily.

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WorkWave

JUNE 17, 2024

Generating more leads is a key strategy for increasing revenue, expanding market reach, and establishing a strong reputation in the industry. Digital marketing has emerged as an essential strategy to effectively promote products and services online. Email marketing is an effective pest control lead generation strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

Both anecdotal evidence and research studies demonstrate that enterprises leveraging these advanced capabilities have fared much better than other companies during the extreme volatility of the past two years. In a study commissioned by Blue Yonder, it is estimated that a typical $10 billion company can save $14.1 Warehouse Robotics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In a 2021 study by Inbound Logistics, logistics technology providers said that 58% of their shippers were concerned with capacity constraints, triggering 68% of shippers worried about how they were currently optimizing their transportation resources.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Additionally, no one wants to be faced with the adverse publicity and expense of a recall. According to a study by the Food Manufacturing Institute and Grocery Manufacturers Association, a company faced with a recall can expect an average of $10 million in direct costs, in addition to the damage to their brand and lost sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My colleague Clint Reiser has completed a study on warehouse management system (WMS) boutiques. We are teaming up to bring you the coolest supply chain boutiques, listed alphabetically, that we identified through those studies. They also tend to be less expensive than the global consulting firms. What is a boutique?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Studies show that 88% of consumers have abandoned online shopping carts due to unsatisfactory delivery terms, and 85% of customers will not shop with a retailer again after a poor delivery experience. Sustainability: Reduce the carbon emissions impact of last-mile operations by adopting green fleets and implementing emissions reporting.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2015

In fact, the annual ChainLink Research Study found innovation to be the top focus for those involved in the manufacturing community. Furthermore, innovation has replaced previous expectations and practices of reducing prices and focusing on reducing the consumers’ costs. Innovation Reduces Risk to Businesses.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. By taking over repetitive tasks from humans, AGVs cut down on workplace injuries caused by overexertion or human error. Let’s dive in!

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Transportation costs: Freight rates, fuel and labour costs, and other transportation expenses. Competitor intelligence: Distribution strategies and network designs of your competitors. Inventory turnover: Inventory turns for each SKU. Transportation options: Costs and lead times for each available transportation mode.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Though they’ve always relied on internet load boards, posting services and other tools determine when and where loads are available, today they’re leveraging these technologies to “lie in wait” for opportunities to optimize their margins. Unsurprisingly, carriers are feasting on their advantage in this atmosphere.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. By taking over repetitive tasks from humans, AGVs cut down on workplace injuries caused by overexertion or human error. Let’s dive in!

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

With a solid business strategy, and a strong foundation of knowledge, you can determine the best course of action for your manufacturing business and take advantage of an ERP system to streamline business processes and maximize profitability. You no longer need to invest in expensive hardware, network infrastructure and IT expertise.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

ShipMonk nurtures relationships and facilitates integrations with shipping companies, as well as providers of third-party tools and systems that enable ecommerce businesses to thrive. In 2024, we expect to see more brands moving from a multichannel strategy to create an omnichannel experience for their customers.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 27, 2024

If you’ve been following the ups and downs of Google’s decision to eliminate third-party cookies in Chrome, you already know they’ve dropped their plans to do so—at least for now. It is less expensive and easier to obtain than second- or third-party data. In fact, much good can come of utilizing a privacy-first marketing strategy.

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