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How to Reduce Product Damage During Shipping

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer. Inside the Box.

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LTL to Intermodal Shipping: How to Find and Eliminate Freight Spend Black Swans

GlobalTranz

For example, a black swan event may include both the physical damage and ongoing disruption caused by a hurricane and subsequent bottlenecks, so shippers that know how to isolate the causes of poor visibility and areas that are likely to contribute to worsening of black swan events can effectively reduce their chances of coming to fruition.

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How to Address Stock Loss with Process Intelligence

QAD

The Causes of Stock Loss Sources of stock loss can include: Incorrect part movement Scrap with parts being dropped and damaged Shipping inaccuracy from warehouses and suppliers Manual mistakes in the processes Supplier performance Inaccurate forecasting Split shipments can also cause issues.

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How to Manage Supplier Risk and Performance in an Uncertain Global Economy

ivalua

Suppliers are a source of growth, innovation and efficiency, but if they are not managed holistically, they can be a source of risk, poor performance and noncompliance. Establish an onboarding process for new suppliers and use third-party data sources to assess them against requirements and goals.

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Why Retailers Need To Become Omni-Channel Jedis — and How To Do It

BlueYonder

These businesses struggle to collect data that is scattered all across their supply chain and in third-party sources. Or say there’s some issue in your transportation network, such as shipping delays caused by bad weather. That’s how you’ll close the gap on retail giants. So why don’t more retailers take these steps?

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Do You See What I See? How to Select a TMS Visibility Platform for Improved Speed, Quality, and Cost

Logistics Viewpoints

It collects and stores data from a variety of sources. These sources may include electronic logging devices, telematics networks, mobile devices, RF devices, and GPS information from automatic identification systems for ship locations and NORAD for aircraft positioning. Are you national and/or international in scope?

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How to Reduce Shipping Costs: 8 Effective Ways

Ware2Go

Customer expectations for shipping are higher than ever. Learn how to meet expectations without sacrificing bottom line revenue with these 8 simple tips. Why Shipping Costs Matter. In fact, 37% of consumers actually expect small to mid-sized merchants to ship faster than their big box competitors.