6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43

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Warehousing 3PL Company Third Party Logistics 111

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Image source: Financial Times.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 14, 2020

Similar to China, airlines have canceled majority of passenger flights in and out of Europe and South Korea due to safety concerns and lack of travel demand. If you haven’t already, start discussions with your freight forward around production planning and forecasting. Backup sourcing options.

Supply Chain Planning 44

Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning South Korea Manufacturing Procurement 44

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 2, 2022

Global consumer product goods provider Nestle in its latest report of quarterly financial performance indicated that despite being able to raise prices for a wide variety of marketed products, higher costs for commodities, freight and energy continue eroding profit margins. Higher costs reportedly have resulted in a 2.8

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Price Reduction 52

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 30, 2015

China is not only an attractive market in terms of sourcing and manufacturing but also for the sale of goods due to the rapid growth of its middle class. Anyone with a factory and adjacent warehouse in a free trade zone is more or less forced to open an extra warehouse outside of the free trade zone in order to distribute within China.

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China Distribution Inventory Reduction DC 60

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Strategies include sourcing more items directly from manufacturers to improve margins, SKU rationalization and space reduction, “show more carry less” and assisted-store ordering.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 45

Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We will discuss how other services and companies compare to Freightera using ground freight shipping in North America as the baseline. Empty circle: No or Not applicable Freight Carriers Freight carriers are the backbone of our industry. Freight carriers specialize in carrying freight. Half-filled circle: Depends.

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Freight Negotiating Skills Sri Lanka Logistics Network Optimization Software 26