Chronicled

MAY 23, 2023

Our team at MediLedger has been hard at work creating a platform that proactively verifies pricing, identifies discrepancies, and automates audits. A streamlined process that minimizes credits and rebills, improves cash flow, and reduces manual labor and associated costs. The result?

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

One effective strategy that’s been gaining traction is price bundling. Also known as packaged pricing, this strategy involves bundling various services together and charging one price. Bundled services are usually cheaper than if customers were to purchase each service individually. Why Does Bundle Pricing Really Work?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2024

These passports document all aspects of the life cycle – from the sourcing of raw materials to final disposal or recycling. As a result, DPPs are emerging as a straightforward, common sense solution for meeting these needs efficiently. Why DPPs Matter Consumers today expect transparency about the products they purchase.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This year, purchasing teams are also facing continued challenges due to global supply chain and logistics pressures, component shortages, and soaring prices for electricity and fuel. The key is to keep track of your inventory planning and purchasing processes. Successful sales during this period come down to many factors.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This year, purchasing teams are also facing continued challenges due to global supply chain and logistics pressures, component shortages, and soaring prices for electricity and fuel. The key is to keep track of your inventory planning and purchasing processes. How inventory optimization can help you meet Black Friday demand.

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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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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

There are several shipping pricing methods for e-commerce businesses–each with its strengths and weaknesses. Flat-rate shipping is a pricing method where the shipping fee depends on the size of the box or envelope rather than the item’s dimensional weight. Pros and Cons of Flat-Rate Shipping Method. Pros of Flat-Rate Shipping.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

No matter where we turn, supply chain costs are going up. From supermarkets to fuel stations, to our personal and business energy bills, no one has been unaffected from this steady, and sometimes devastating, increase in prices. It sets out the case for optimising the supply chain for value and resilience, rather than just for cost.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 18, 2022

Freight costs have a substantial effect on profitability and overall business growth. Learn how to optimize these costs to keep your supply chain running smoothly without paying exorbitant amounts for shipping. How freight costs impact your business. Ways you can optimize your freight costs. Reduce shipping frequency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. They are more likely to shop for discounts and sales and may delay purchases of some items.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

Customers are mostly anonymous, and purchases are made or abandoned, seemingly on a whim. Today’s CRM platforms have adapted and expanded their tools to meet the needs of ecommerce businesses. Let’s take a look at CRM systems, the tools they provide, and the benefits they offer to ecommerce businesses.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 26, 2022

Fuel is one of the major driving forces in the economy, so a price change will cause economic ripple effects far from the gas pump. Businesses of all sizes require fuel and are, therefore, affected by an increase or decrease in its price. Why do fuel prices fluctuate? What rising fuel prices mean for your small business.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 16, 2024

payment fraud) cost online merchants an estimated $38 billion in losses — a figure that doesn’t include the negative effects on customer loyalty and the brand’s reputation. The good news is that fraud management tactics and tools are making it easier to prevent, catch, and combat ecommerce fraud. In 2023 alone, ecommerce fraud (a.k.a.

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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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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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United World Transporation

AUGUST 22, 2019

According to industry experts, fuel purchases can account for approximately 25% of a trucking company’s operating expenses. So, any opportunities to increase fuel efficiency and save money are valued in the industry, and fuel purchase routing is a commonly used strategy by many long-haul truck drivers. What is fuel purchase routing?

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

While some business ventures require entrepreneurs to have advanced degrees or a large amount of capital to cover startup costs, that is not always the case. If you are a creative person with skills such as video production, photography, or writing, then you can create a home-based business working in content creation or digital marketing.

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WorkWave

JUNE 6, 2024

They offer significant benefits in terms of cost savings, control and efficiency, but come with considerations regarding acceptance and potential fees. This system simplifies financial oversight and helps prevent unauthorized purchases through features like spending limits and PIN protection.

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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. Despite this, only 33% of businesses invested in procurement and sourcing technologies. Using ERP to improve purchasing transparency.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Additionally, the always present issues of shortage of skilled labour, supply chain disruptions and cost pressure also prove difficult. His statements are based not only on numerous conversations with economic experts and scientists, but also on data from Setlog customers who use the SCM tool OSCA. Cost awareness increases.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Leading freight forwarding and logistics company, Davies Turner is launching the tried-and-tested point of origin quality control and compliance procedures developed for clients sourcing from Turkey, into a new operation for clients sourcing from Morocco.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

As corporations become increasingly focused on ESG initiatives, their supply chain and logistics partners respond with tools and services designed to help them grow sustainability and other goals. Here’s how many companies are turning to their supply chains to meet their ESG goals. Inbound Logistics. Sandra Beckwith.

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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. Despite this, only 33% of businesses invested in procurement and sourcing technologies. Using ERP to improve purchasing transparency.

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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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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 3, 2018

E-commerce has transformed how consumers shop and purchase their favorite products, as well as try new products and services. In addition, poor web design or lag time could dramatically increase e-commerce logistics costs by leading to greater instances of cart abandonment or even lackluster customer support.

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Locus

OCTOBER 21, 2022

To provide consumer experiences for your online shoppers after they make their purchases, click here. And then plan some more : Leverage data and insights to forecast festive season consumer behavior and plan your distribution networks, sourcing locations, and additional fleet requirements well in advance of the season. Schedule Demo.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. In a nutshell, the pandemic has increased the importance of supply chain, posited it as a ‘cool’ career choice, and strengthened the need for job seekers to improve their supply chain skill sets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

And when I think of going back to school, I think of a rite of passage that most kids enjoyed: watching the Price is Right on a sick day. Earlier this week, longtime host of the Price is Right, Bob Barker, passed away at the age of 99. Those negotiations resulted in a tentative agreement that is now undergoing a ratification vote.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Refurbishing equipment is a mix of cost savings, equipment availability (whether new or used), and the ability to refurbish equipment, considering component availability. Cost Savings Cost savings is an obvious benefit of refurbishing equipment. Refurbishing can save as much as half of the cost of a new machine.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Refurbishing equipment is a mix of cost savings, equipment availability (whether new or used), and the ability to refurbish equipment, considering component availability. Cost Savings Cost savings is an obvious benefit of refurbishing equipment. Refurbishing can save as much as half of the cost of a new machine.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Refurbishing equipment is a mix of cost savings, equipment availability (whether new or used), and the ability to refurbish equipment, considering component availability. Cost Savings Cost savings is an obvious benefit of refurbishing equipment. Refurbishing can save as much as half of the cost of a new machine.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 21, 2020

For businesses that carry non-perishable goods it’s tempting to order and carry surplus stock to help meet market demand and hit order fulfillment targets. However, holding too much can have a number of negative implications, such as high carrying costs , over-investment in stock and poor cash flow.

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Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

MaaS can lead to cost-minimization of transport services like public transportation, rental, and sharing offerings. Data Analytics This involves the collection of data reports from various fleet performance metrics, such as vehicle utilization, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Things are changing in supply chain management: while cost-cutting has been at the top of the agenda for many executives for years, in future they will be increasingly concerned with the shortage of skilled workers, sustainability and resilience. Skilled labour shortage forces action 2. ERP silos are being dismantled 7.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

. – explained that when conducting manufacturing volume forecasts for budget purposes, the company would look at demand, production capacity, product specifications, seasonality, asset location, costs/duties and new product introduction amongst other criteria to satisfy regional volume demands. PMI was not an easy prospect.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Shippers need to keep operations flowing and use tools to handle the upsurge while keeping customers satisfied.”. Connect to a global community with thousands of carriers, then compare all their rates side-by-side and choose the best carrier for each shipment, leading to substantial cost savings and better customer service.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 19, 2024

An ecommerce store is a branded website where products from a single seller can be purchased over the internet. Building an online storefront can be as simple as adding an open-source shopping cart plugin, such as WooCommerce, to your WordPress website, or as complex as a custom-coded ecommerce platform like BestBuy.com.

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