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

Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

“This report highlights the necessity for supply chain and finance departments to work more closely and adopt costing practices that are progressive and focused on informing internal decisions.”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 108

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Supply Chains 108

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

According to data from a recent research survey, the following were on top of the supply chain headaches not addressed by their current systems: Supply shortages due to supplier’s inability to meet expected performance targets. Network cost modeling. Critical inventory disruptions/deficiency anywhere in the supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 134

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Scenario Planning 134

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2017

Today's blog is a continuation of yesterday's where we discussed cost management and KPIs with warehousing contracts using a real-world scenario. Now we dive a bit deeper with incentives, gain sharing, should-cost models, and governance in warehousing contracts. Should-Cost Models in Warehousing Contracts.

Cost Reduction 66

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Warehousing Waste Reduction 66

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Retailers and warehouses must work to please more customers, stay competitive with Big Box retailers and Amazon, and still create a unique customer experience. and many companies have fallen into a high-cost model of trying to meet omnichannel standards with legacy systems. How to Embrace Omnichannel 2.0

Vendor Strategies 73

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Modeling Software 73

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

Use Warehouse/3PL cross-functional teams to contribute Cost Savings Ideas: Lean initiatives alone will bring cost reduction and process improvements. Use Gainsharing so both the Warehouse/3PL and customer/shipper gain where cost reduction is found. Create a “win-win” partnership. Continuously using SOS cards.

Negotiating Skills 77

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Scenario Planning Inventory Reduction 77

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

There is no second chance: when two thirds of customers are regularly experiencing a delivery problem, and one fifth are lost to the business, the cost of fulfilment uncertainty is extremely significant. How much does it cost the retailer when a discounted Black Friday offer is delivered to the wrong address or damaged?

Resource Reduction 49

Resource Reduction Purchasing Skills Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 49