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5 Questions to Ask When Selecting a 3PL

4WL Consulting

Working with a managed transportation services provider (3PL) is an excellent way for shippers to improve their logistics operation and reduce costs. Qualified providers will establish and report on KPIs based on the service metrics most relevant to your company. Do they have the buying power? What’s the ROI?

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Is the Package Under your Tree?

Supply Chain Shaman

If you are going to be excellent at ecommerce fulfillment, you need to have great perpetual inventory capabilities. Don’t assume that there is a standard definition, and just because a 3PL signed a contract to deliver it, don’t expect that you are working on the same definition. Don’t fool yourself. Redefine it.

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16 Cost Reduction Strategies in Inventory Management

Unleashed

Set reorder points for your most frequently purchased items As your business grows, it can be difficult to keep track of the right time and stock level at which to reorder more products. Setting reorder points for the most frequently purchased items can help significantly improve inventory efficiencies and save costs.

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The Ultimate Guide to Contract Logistics: What You Need to Know

SCMDOJO

Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company. By doing so, businesses can concentrate on their core competencies while benefiting from the expertise and infrastructure of the 3PL provider.

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WooCommerce Order Fulfilment: A Guide for Merchants

Unleashed

Ecommerce consumers want fast, accurate deliveries and a transparent purchasing process. Procurement and purchasing Before goods can be sold and delivered to customers, they must be produced, acquired, and prepared for sale. In a manufacturing setting, this step involves the purchasing of raw materials and production equipment.

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5 supply chain management tips for retail for sustained profitability

6 River Systems

Quantifiable performance indicators were always considered key metrics by supply chain executives. With the technology available today, companies can track goods from raw materials to the final products, even after the purchase cycle is complete and the products are delivered to end consumers.

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Quick Overview to the Director of Ecommerce Role [Tips, Expectations, Roles, & Salary]

ShipBob

Dollar discounts, percentages off, buy one, get one deals, and free shipping are great incentive options to entice new and returning customers to make a purchase (or deplete old inventory). Technical skills such as website management and development of marketing strategies are crucial to excel in the ecommerce world.