Locus

MAY 9, 2023

US retail e-commerce is on a meteoric rise, thanks to the high levels of convenience that comes with the experience. But there’s a perpetual thorn in the side of retailers: high operating costs at the last mile. So how do retailers cut costs and add to their bottom line? trillion by 2027.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 1, 2021

The world of e-commerce shipping and parcel delivery fulfillment is vast and complex. It becomes easy to get lost in all the options and information for retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Download the White Paper. Finding the fastest and safest way means shorter delivery times for consumers.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 1, 2021

The world of e-commerce shipping and parcel delivery fulfillment is vast and complex. It becomes easy to get lost in all the options and information for retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Recognize the Importance of Route Optimization to Lower Total E-Commerce Shipping Costs. Download the White Paper.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

But in the world of retail transportation, very few shippers have the ability to be flexible with their deliveries. However, as the retail industry evolves and changes to meet the demands for the modern consumer, that is exactly what retailers look for from their suppliers. What Does that Mean for Your Retail Shipping Efforts?

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 20, 2021

Shipping may be the final part of the retail experience, but it is often the one that consumers base their overall experience upon. A bad experience with retail shipping can overshadow great products and reasonable pricing. Here are seven best practices that retailers can follow to aid in optimizing shipping. .

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

We will delve into what will set third-party logistics providers apart in the coming year, and what to expect as e-commerce continues to merge with brick-and-mortar retail. We will turn over each stone and consider how innovative technology will shape the future of shipping and logistics. Download Here.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The path to perfect implementation of a new e-commerce shipping strategy is not always clear, and it comes with several challenges that can undermine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of e-commerce. Download White Paper. Channel-specific processes. Delays in order fulfillment and delivery. Troublesome returns management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Tony Altman and Joe Lynch discuss retail non-compliance costs. Motivational offers turnkey direct-to-consumer services, award-winning e-commerce fulfillment, and retail distribution to all of the major retailers. Retail non-compliance costs including financial penalties, damaged relationships, and lost business.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 22, 2020

This article is part of our Retail Program. Designed specifically to support global leaders by aiding in creating a strategic plan to help them win the retail game. Download for later. These systems are the brains that help retail operations stay ahead of the competition, by enabling the addition of new automated systems.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2018

Retailers are evolving, and supply chains must evolve with them. The Problem: Seamless Omnichannel Experiences Extend Beyond Retailer-Customer Relationships Keeping up with customers’ demands has natural implications for business-to-business sellers, including manufacturers. Download white paper.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Now that you know the potential of the e-commerce market, you, as a retailer, should be aware of shoppers’ expectations. Modern shoppers pay more attention to the delivery experience they receive from retailers rather than discounts and product variety. Download the Case Study 3. How do you do that?

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Collect shipping or customer pick-up (CPU) delivery options are an often promising solution for brands working with large, nationwide retailers. . Before we dive into why retaining control of your supply chain and utilizing delivered pricing agreements is beneficial, we will first look at the basics of retail shipping options. .

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Locus

DECEMBER 23, 2022

This is reason enough for retailers to double down on their delivery efforts in the last mile. But even with this knowledge, what’s stopping retailers and e-commerce companies from providing excellent delivery experiences to their customers? Retailers must be able to cater to the unique delivery preference of their customers.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Although e-commerce represents 10 percent of total retail sales, it has had an interesting effect. It catalyzed brick-and-mortar retailers to offer online shopping opportunities, which require much more than manual inventory management practices. Download White Paper. That’s two entirely different things. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 25, 2022

In a bold move which bore resemblance to the fighting spirit of the retail industry as a whole these past two years, the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show 2022 went ahead as planned in New York City despite rising COVID cases and reduced attendance. Download guide: 8 Winning Strategies to Combat Supply Shortages ?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Fuel surcharges simply reflect rising fuel costs, but accessorials can quickly raise LTL shipping costs as carriers levy fees for additional services like liftgate use and delivery/pickup appointments. Ensure freight is classified right the first time to avoid re-weigh or re-class fees and recover shipping costs in sales more accurately.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we head into the holiday season, supply delays, logistics constraints and inflation are looming over shoppers and retailers—and the manufacturers and distributors who keep them in supply. Download our ebook for practical guidance: 8 Winning Strategies for Managing Supply Shortages. Shipping providers also slashed capacities.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

These are all forms of retail logistics. From managing inventory flow to ensuring that customers receive shipments on time, retail logistics streamlines the different stages of your ecommerce supply chain to keep your business running smoothly. What are retail logistics? COVID’s impact on retail logistics.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 27, 2021

Many businesses in the transportation and logistics industry use retail supply chain analytics to predict the future. The Perfect Order Rate Retail supply chain analytics helps pinpoint exact numbers. Cash-to-Cash Cycle Time Another critical feature in retail supply chain analytics lies in the cash-to-cash cycle time.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 27, 2021

Many businesses in the transportation and logistics industry use retail supply chain analytics to predict the future. Retail supply chain analytics helps pinpoint exact numbers. Another critical feature in retail supply chain analytics lies in the cash-to-cash cycle time. Download the White Paper. The Perfect Order Rate.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

In early October 2018, the average retail price for diel rose 7.2 DOWNLOAD THE FREE RESOURCE HERE. DOWNLOAD CALCULATOR. LTL Fuel Surcharges Will Continue to Climb Unlike full truckload, LTL carriers have dozens of stops in the course of shipping. Additional driving forces will continue to push fuel surcharges higher.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 20, 2021

Brands should know the ins and outs before working with the retailer. The retailer requires different pallet configurations based on each specific customer and will provide you with detailed requirements. All Costco shipments must comply with the retail store’s non-negotiable pallet requirements. . Download Here.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2015

Are you up-to-date with the latest events in freight shipping and logistics? Staying current in the world of shipping and freight also takes strong networking and communication. 7 of the Best Freight Shipping Events to Attend in 2015. Download the Brochure. Fleet Safety Conference Shaumberg, Illinois; July 13-15.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, retailers started encouraging holiday shoppers to shop early. You might be thinking, “Well, but what about growing retail inventories? The retail inventory to sales ratios have trended up in the recent past, with these ratios standing at 1.18 Retailers are already cutting orders in anticipation of reduced demand.

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Logility

APRIL 20, 2016

We recently wrote a white paper called The Agile Retailer. In it, we examined how allocation practices are changing, especially for fashion retailers. This, de facto, is what separates an agile retailer from others. Only the best retailers survive and thrive. Click to enlarge/download a PDF.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 15, 2021

Several significant disruptions have significantly impacted the automotive shipping industry in recent years. Facing current capacity issues and addressing their impact on the supply chain is a critical first step for automotive shipping recovery and growth. This has resulted in industry-wide reductions in automobile production.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 15, 2021

Several significant disruptions have significantly impacted the automotive shipping industry in recent years. Facing current capacity issues and addressing their impact on the supply chain is a critical first step for automotive shipping recovery and growth. . Why Semiconductors Are Still in Short Supply.

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SupplyPike

JUNE 22, 2020

Learn all about: What Retail Link is and who can use it The challenges of Retail Link What reports and tools Retail Link has to offer. Retail Link provides you all this. Retail Link is also a way Walmart monitors its suppliers. Retail Link is also a way Walmart monitors its suppliers. Retail Link Apps.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed both the world and how companies conduct business, especially regarding how pharmacies are shipping pharmaceuticals. Why and How the E-Commerce Explosion Carried Over Into Pharmacies Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, online pharmacies that specialize in shipping pharmaceuticals grew exponentially in 2020.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed both the world and how companies conduct business, especially regarding how pharmacies are shipping pharmaceuticals. The business of shipping pharmaceuticals involves the transportation of high-value medication that requires the most accurate up-to-date data.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 18, 2021

Much like multichannel supply chains, an omnichannel approach functions to meet customer needs in various channels of shopping and shipping. The critical difference retailers need to embrace is that omnichannel solutions offer convenient one-touch integration of service options to provide a more streamlined customer experience.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 11, 2021

Long-term plans to improve efficiencies alongside the steady growth in consumer e-commerce deliveries were found to be too slow, as millions of people confined to their homes turned to online retail for their necessities and entertainment. Delays in shipping and delivery. . Inability to track damage or lost shipping claims. .

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ShipBob

JULY 30, 2021

Once the order is placed, it is picked, packed and shipped. This is one example of omnichannel retail in action. A powerful omnichannel retail strategy allows your customers to move through multiple channels, engage with your brand, and eventually make a purchase. . Download the Guide. What is omnichannel retail?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2019

The Move to LTL Digital Shipping. How New LTL Technologies & Processes are Changing the Shipping Game. Download WhitePaper. By its nature, dropshipping will require a seamless transition of information and order details, as well as payments, from consumers to retailers and manufacturers.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

through 2021, but total retail sales will grow 7.9%. Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Download the White Paper: Over-the-Road (OTR) Freight Management Trends. Learn More.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 3, 2021

And it will be critical to understanding how those changes translate into a more significant need across all supply chains, particularly the retail supply chain , to stay strategic, and they must use data to keep costs in check. Download the White Paper. Some shippers are not getting their packages delivered on time.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 3, 2021

And it will be critical to understanding how those changes translate into a more significant need across all supply chains, particularly the retail supply chain , to stay strategic, and they must use data to keep costs in check. . Download the White Paper. What’s Really Happening to UPS, FedEx, and USPS Customers.

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