Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2023

Industry-wide e-commerce returns skyrocketed during pandemic lockdowns. The company’s new badge reads, “Frequently returned item: Check the product details and customer reviews to learn more about this item.” In addition, the tagged products all appear to be from third-party vendors fulfilled by Amazon.

Vendor Strategies 200

Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 200

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 10, 2023

It has been a couple of years since TK Bardwell and I partnered to publish an industry report. Much of the inflationary costs in food and other products were not only impacted by labor inputs, but also the related energy cost inflation we experienced during the last two years.

Freight 98

Freight Report Forecasting Price Reduction 98

Intelligent Audit

MAY 26, 2022

In an industry that has become so essential and dominant, it would make sense to assume all carriers and truckers follow a shipping freight costs standard for bill payment. As highlighted by Forbes , “ On average, a typical company relies on external suppliers for over 80% of the components assembled into a given product.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Freight Supply Chain Software 52