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3 Ways Technology Can Enable Retailers to Enhance Deliveries in 2022

Logistics Viewpoints

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. Larger types of retail goods such as furniture and appliances, also known as oversized, are more challenging to ship than small packages.

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Shipping Pharmaceuticals: The Rise of E-Commerce Pharmacies

Intelligent Audit

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed both the world and how companies conduct business, especially regarding how pharmacies are shipping pharmaceuticals. To ensure that this particular type of product is delivered successfully, thorough data tracking and logistics analytics are essential.

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Shipping Pharmaceuticals: The Rise of E-Commerce Pharmacies

Intelligent Audit

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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Will the Economy Make this a Christ-‘meh’ Season?

Enterra Insights

”[1] Journalist Paul Berger reports that supply chain indicators confirm this holiday season’s sales could be mediocre. However,] this year’s peak shipping season is arriving with a whimper.”[2] If the trend continues, you can expect more family dinners and less giving of presents. of all balances.

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Purchase order vs. invoice: Do you need both?

Precoro

According to research by Ardent Partners in 2023, over two-thirds of invoices are linked to a purchase order, indicating that about one-third of invoices are not. While it may be tempting to assume that skipping purchase order creation speeds up the procurement process, the study emphasizes the disadvantages of such an approach.

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The Hidden Costs of Ghost Inventory: What You Need to Know

ShipBob

And two days ago a few units were reported stolen. Ultimately, it results in struggles with business spending, purchasing, and productivity. Even though the items are not physically present in your storage space or warehouse, the digital records show that it’s “in stock” or on hand. What is ghost inventory?

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Buying 2021 Holiday Gifts for the 2022 Holiday Season

Enterra Insights

For example, journalists Jason Lalljee ( @jasonlall9 ) and Madison Hoff report, “Walmart announced Monday that it will be implementing markdowns across its inventory in response to too much inventory and inflation affecting consumers’ ability to shop. ” • Review holiday shipping surcharges and delivery windows.