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Developing an LTL and E-Commerce Focused Shipping Strategy

GlobalTranz

It sounds like a shipping nightmare, and in some respects, it is. This will require an LTL and e-commerce focused shipping strategy. Shippers need to know the benefits of combined strategy and a few best practices to develop a winning LTL and e-commerce plan. Reduced paperwork errors. REDUCED FREIGHT SPEND.

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Energy Transition in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

This is especially true when looking at route optimization, asset utilization, real-time visibility, energy savings, waste reduction, and efficiency. Energy transition can be broken down into a few categories: energy efficient warehouse design; renewable energy usage; smarter warehousing solutions; and waste reduction.

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Lead Time Definition – How to Calculate & Reduce it?

SCMDOJO

Studies say that 25% of customers won’t buy something unless it can be shipped in two days or less. Production Lead Time: Beyond reducing carrying costs and inventory levels, an optimized production lead time empowers businesses to respond quickly to changes in market demand. Cost Savings: Reduction in inventory holding costs.

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The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy!

Supply Chain Game Changer

A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. Using a logistics-oriented strategy helps companies better understand their suppliers, improve customer service, and optimize shipping.

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4 Top Strategies to Enable Efficient Shelf Replenishment

Locus

We’ll look at four strategies to optimize shelf replenishment, reducing stockouts, improving inventory management, cutting waste, and boosting productivity. Eliminating the Need for Markdowns: By maintaining the right stock levels at the right times, we can avoid bothersome markdowns.

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Inventory Glut: Strategies and Insights for Modern Retailers

ShipBob

To top it all off, it poses a serious challenge for sustainable practices, as unsold products contribute to waste and environmental concerns. In this guide, we’ll explore the main causes of inventory glut, innovative strategies to tackle it, and how working with a 3PL can help reduce inventory risk. What is inventory glut?

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The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy

Supply Chain Game Changer

Certainly we should all reduce, reuse and recycle and it applies everywhere! As such we have the direct or indirect ability to take actions which can promote environmental sustainability, reduce carbon footprint impacts, and drive the creation of the Green Supply Chain. Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction.