Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Given the many aspects of retail operations outside a business’ control—from supply chain disruptions and labor shortages to inflation and interest rates impacting both operational costs and customer behavior—the fulfillment challenge this peak holiday season is acute.

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DC Velocity

MAY 29, 2025

Those have been driven by events like the Covid pandemic, the explosive rise of e-commerce and its enabling technologies, the emergence of private fleets and last mile as its own submarket, and the fundamental reordering of how consumers look for and purchase goods of all types—and their seemingly insatiable appetite for next-day delivery.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Image source: Pexels | Logistics Challenges and How to Overcome Them Let’s break down the most common logistics problems and how you can resolve them to improve your operations. From delays to cost increases, logistics teams encounter a range of obstacles that can hinder efficiency and affect the entire supply chain.

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Conger

MARCH 26, 2025

Electric forklift rentals provide a practical and cost-effective solution for businesses seeking flexible equipment solutions without the substantial investment of ownership. In case you are just here for the pricing? If you need a forklift for daily, long-term use, buying is often more cost-effective over time.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 17, 2022

In his last role at Bluelinx, Jeff was the General Manager of Metal Products Business Unit which generated $250M in revenue sourcing products from 17 different countries serving 18,000 SKUs to national, regional and local building products retailers. Companies can meet these challenges by partnering with OneRail.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2025

Traditional contracts rely on manual verification, third-party intermediaries, and complex legal frameworks, leading to delays, disputes, and increased costs. Intermediary costs Third-party auditors, banks, and brokers drive up expenses. Lost goods, fraud, and counterfeiting cost businesses billions of dollars annually.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 27, 2025

This decision is more than just technical; its strategic, involving cost, agility and long-term value considerations. However, building BI solutions comes with significant challenges: High Costs : Developing and maintaining a BI solution is expensive. The maintenance and updates are managed by the vendor, reducing operational costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 30, 2024

A production plan from an IBP meeting should be considered a rough-cut long-term plan, merely the best estimation of what was likely, not something written in stone. Production, in the short term, needed to flex to meet new opportunities and unexpected constraints. This realization led to a new focus on agile planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

To achieve traditional supply chain outcomessuch as reducing costs and managing lead timesTMS systems generate insight and foresight into these metrics during planning and execution processes. Companies should evaluate it alongside cost, lead time, on-time delivery, and capacity utilization.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Image source: iStocks | What is LTL Shipping and How Does it Work? LTL ( Less than truckload ) S hipping is one of the best flexible and cost-effective ways to start your freight delivery in logistics. If the shipment spans ten linear feet or more, it will cost 1,000 pounds per foot. What is LTL freight? How does it work?

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

There, he navigated the complexities of the fuel desk, advising drivers nationwide on Comdata issues, optimizing purchase orders, and leveraging tax advantages. Build relationships through in-person meetings, casual interactions, and regular communication. Efficiency: Prioritize on-time performance and efficient operations.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cost efficiency, quality management and traceability are major issues for companies in this region. Managing costs With the demand for fabricated metal products growing so much, production runs are increasing as are the costs. The significant cost items are labor, materials and machinery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. Direct spend can be a significant part of the Cost of Goods Sold for an organization.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Fast and free shipping has become a cornerstone of success in e-commerce with 75% of consumers prioritizing it when making purchasing decisions. Offering this service presents significant challenges, however, from rising operational costs to balancing customer expectations with profitability.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Shippers can leverage their negotiated rates from their existing carrier relationships, and compare the full depth of market pricing across the spot bidding marketplace to find the best rates for the best service or to find extra capacity to meet excess demand. Get more rates by connecting with more carriers.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Warehousing and distribution management is nota core skill. Related to the core skill issue, often organisations that have a strategic focus other than in transport or warehousing, cannot attain the desired performance levelsand key performance indicators (KPIs) required by their customers. But what about cost of service?

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Stord

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In addition to the surge of demand during this tight holiday window, brands have offered earlier offerings and expanded the sales period to encourage a longer shopping period enabling end consumers to allocate more towards holiday purchases. 47% - 60% of online shoppers will abandon their cart due to higher shipping costs and fees.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 6, 2022

In the midst of supply chain issues, grocery giant Lidl has indicated that it will be purchasing container ships. This caused a shortage of goods in Lidl stores, as well as other retailers who source their goods from Asia. It’s clear the company needs larger capacity to meet its growing international aspirations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Optimizing fulfillment requires a series of steps to get a shipment from its source to the end customer. These steps include sourcing and receiving inventory, storing inventory, order processing, picking and packing an order, shipping the order, and returns management. The ability to meet fulfillment goals is impeded by several issues.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

Follow these best practices to increase the speed of your less than truckload (LTL) shipments , improve efficiency, and get product where it needs to be at the best price. If you use only one distribution center in California and all your freight has to be delivered from there, can you meet online ordering expectations nationwide ?

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Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

The last time they raised prices? So much attention is paid to negotiating the price of the goods and coordinating the delivery that very little thought goes into the quality of the relationship and how improving it might help you both. If I don’t like the price or the quality, I just go elsewhere!

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Surge pricing on shipping this Black Friday could dampen the profits of thousands of warehousing and logistics firms across the UK. New figures reveal that almost a third of firms in the supply chain sector (32%) saw their carrier costs jump in November last year compared to the previous month. per item.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2019

We found equipment and materials that can’t be sourced locally. For example, all the hospitals that got supported with tens of thousands of purchase orders that Aramco was handling. As globalization has taken place, more things can be sourced locally. With two left, only then were commercial proposals and pricing looked at.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Competitiveness of Pricing. The price you pay your vendors for their products is a significant factor in your company’s ability to compete in its market. However, your company probably procures a wide range of indirect supplies, and this is where pricing can impact your competitive advantage. Emergency Purchase Rate.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Real-life route planning experimentation can be costly, combining potential expenses related to process changes, staffing adjustments or equipment purchases; therefore, Simulations offers a user-friendly testing platform without incurring any costs at all.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Again then, it’s not difficult to see how the financial health of a business depends on that of the supply chain, or how probable it is that supply chain costs feature strongly in the demise of many companies that become insolvent. So where does this all lead us?

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. Be sure any technology you implement is likely to allow you to meet unforeseen needs.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 12, 2022

With direct and indirect materials making up at least 50% of typical manufacturing costs, the procurement function could be re-imagined so companies can be more responsive to customer demands and more agile when dealing with supply chain challenges. They have a contract with a supplier who delivers on time, and who charges acceptable prices.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

If yours is one of those businesses shifting from traditional to online retail, you’ve probably faced some of the logistical challenges arising from the need to deliver your customers’ purchases to them. Perhaps you haven’t had much opportunity, amid the turmoil, to consider the cost to serve your online customers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Operational costs continue to increase for carriers year to year. Although many carriers have worked diligently towards reducing operational costs and increasing profit margins, there is still work to do for the top for-hire truckload freight carriers to improve. The formula is operating costs/operating revenue. Operating Ratio.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The average cost of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) install continues to rise each year, with implementations often reaching millions of dollars today. This is the best way to ensure you dont overbuy or underbuy a solution, avoiding unnecessary costs or missing critical functionality. Because complexity drives costs.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Say you purchase your coveted gadget online, eagerly tracking its journey from warehouse to your welcoming hands. Customer satisfaction and keeping costs in check rests on optimal last-mile delivery operations. Naturally, the costs of meeting such expectations, especially on the delivery front are also increasing.

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Ship Monk

JULY 18, 2024

Reduce shipping and inventory costs to gain pricing flexibility. Trend #2 While 80% of shoppers were satisfied with a social media purchase, only 30% felt that what they purchased was “high quality.” Cutting costs puts your brand in a better position to compete in the marketplace. What Can Operations Do?

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2025

What begins as a convenient and capital-efficient fulfillment strategy can quickly become a strain on operations and create further complications downstream as end consumers face rising shipping costs, longer delivery times, customs delays and surcharges, and limited return options.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Technology for All In a retail era dominated by e-commerce giants, customer expectations have shifted towards instant product delivery at no cost. To meet these demands and ensure superior delivery experiences, retailers and carriers must leverage last-mile delivery technology. Cost is an important consideration as well.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The floral industry encounters one of its busiest seasons with 40% of shoppers planning to purchase flowers this Valentines Day. The logistics operation has to be managed carefully to meet the demand and ensure that flowers arrive fresh and beautiful for millions of recipients throughout their journey from growers to consumers.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

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