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3 Great Reasons to Buy a Used Truck and Get Your Money’s Worth!

The New Car Bait and Switch! A True Story!

The delivery industry is one of the most promising business niches nowadays as the demand maintains at an all-time high. This happens because buyers’ behavior has shifted in favor of online shopping over the last couple of years.

And while the e-commerce upward trend was in part supported by the pandemic, buyers continue to prefer shopping online. Plus, with new challenges that disrupt the traditional supply chain system, long-haul trucking seems to be the world’s best bet.

5 E-Commerce Order Fulfillment Choices! (Infographic)

What is a Multichannel Distribution Management System?

Businesses have long since entered the E-Commerce marketplace. But how do you physically fulfill all of those online orders?The age of technology and innovation has made E-Commerce order fulfillment business processes and solutions so readily available that it has become highly competitive.

This competition is especially apparent in the area of E-Commerce Third-Party Logistics (3PLs).

Enable Spend Aggregation in Procurement!

Spend Aggregation Obstacle Course for Procurement!

Aggregating your procurement spend for the purpose of delivering greater value is a sound objective. Theoretically you should be able to generate better service, better terms and conditions, and better cost. Therefore you should enable spend aggregation.

Yet there can be many obstacles in your way to achieving this seemingly simple goal. Loss of control, fear of job loss, questionable benefits, and a perceived loss of margin are some of the obstacles you may run across. We discussed these in greater detail in our post Procurement (Part 1!) – The Spend Aggregation Obstacle Course!

The Supply Chain Detective ™! In Search of Broken Supply Chain Clues!

The Supply Chain Detective™: The Case of the Unpaid Invoices!

How can you tell if your Supply Chain is broken? Do you need a Supply Chain Detective?

Certainly there can be obvious clues: your CEO starts firing and hiring people, consultants are brought in, customers start leaving, or operating and financial performance suffers.

But before the situation gets to those extremes what are the clues that your Supply Chain is not working as well as it could, or should?

Supply Chain effectiveness is absolutely critical for companies in most industries to survive, let alone succeed. And even if your company seems successful now that is no guarantee that it will be in the future.

So detecting those clues and solving these problems is of paramount importance.

How to Create a Digital Marketing Strategy for a Logistics Company!

Content Marketing Strategy – The Decisive Guide!

The power of digitalization is evident in many spheres and industries, including the logistics one. As the technologies develop, the means for promoting logistics services with a digital marketing strategy has also changed.

For instance, logistics marketing heavily relies on digital channels of communication. The same goes for logistics advertising that primarily uses online promotion rather than standard media channels.

Companies that operate in the industry of logistics also have to keep up with the times and adjust the marketing strategy accordingly. This would help to maximize the effectiveness of the existing marketing effort and discover new horizons.

Read this article to find out more about logistics marketing and learn the specifics of logistics business plan creation.

The State of Uncertainty in the Freight Market!

10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic!

Truckers and shippers have real fears over the effects and long-term impact of the supply chain coronavirus disruption on the freight market. The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, continues to change basic supply chain functions.

UPS and FedEx both have released statements professing their need to continue shipping as an essential business, but it will be harder for smaller, more local carriers to keep up with their pace. Meanwhile, the global air cargo volume has dropped significantly, explains Greg Knowler, JOC Senior Editor, “up to 5,000 tons of cargo in air freight from China to the U.S. have vanished per day.”

The entire situation seems to be on track to a worsening, and shippers need to understand that the supply chain coronavirus is having a worldwide impact that will undoubtedly continue for the coming weeks.

5 Ways Logistics Companies Can Save with A.I. Beyond ChatGPT!

The Top 5 Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Logistics!

By automating documentation processes, artificial intelligence (A.I.) has the potential to completely transform the logistics and supply chain sector.

According to McKinsey, only 21% of organizations are now using AI solutions, which is a result of the high implementation costs. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) frequently find it difficult to invest in expensive A.I. technology, which can make it harder for them to compete with bigger businesses.

Supply Chain Predictions!

Spreadsheets – A History and a Future!

As to Supply Chain predictions, in the book The Living Supply Chain, the authors argue that, “Speeding up the supply chain is at the root of everything that is good: improved revenue, reduced working capital, higher profitability, and less obsolete inventory. Conversely, slowing down the supply chain is at the root of everything that is bad: working capital write-offs, reduced profitability, and slowing revenues.”

To “speed” up the supply chain is to invest in change and change will come with the digital transformation of the supply chain, which is the major focus for executives in the future.

Screen Time! Is That Enough To Be Good In Supply Chain?

Social Media Tips for Supply Chain Leaders!

How many screens do you have? And is your screen time?

You likely have a Cell phone or a Smart phone. You may have a Desktop computer monitor or a Laptop, or both, between your home and your place of work. You may have a wearable device like a Fitbit or an Apple Watch. You may have an iPad or other type of tablet. And your TV may even have Internet connectivity.

We are surrounded by screens and the amount of time that we spend on them is truly remarkable.

But for those who are learning about Supply Chain, or any other profession for that matter, is it best to acquire that learning and gain that experience just by watching screens? Or is it better in Supply Chain to learn based on actual physical experiences and interactions?

5 Ways to Reduce Fleet Management Costs!

5 Insights for Managing Your Fleet Strategy!

In principle, it sounds simple. If an organization finds a way to reduce operational costs, it can lead to savings that apply directly to the bottom line. In virtually any business, there is usually more that can be done in an organization through a deeper dive into fleet operation. Here are 5 ways that a company can reduce fleet management costs.

Putting a Shine on Supply Chain’s Image!

Hey Procurement! It’s Time to SELL!

For many of those who work in Supply Chain they know that there is a lot of excitement in working in this field. It’s time for putting a shine on Supply Chain’s image.

The diverse career paths and responsibilities, the involvement in most aspects of a company’s tactical and strategic activities, and the opportunity to be at the forefront of future change and technological advancements all make Supply Chain exciting.

But for many who work outside Supply Chain, who are new to the work force, or even those who work in the field there can be an outdated or tarnished image of what working in Supply Chain means.

It’s time to make everyone aware of the prospects and future opportunities in Supply Chain and putting a shine on that image.

How AEI Tags Are Changing the Way Freight Moves!

Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels?

In the shipping industry, automatic equipment identification, or AEI tags, are the lifeblood of data collecting.

Railyards and trucking companies place the AEI tags on their freight cars and tractors to help track shipping all over North America.

Shipping Containers! More than just a Box! (Infographic)

Last Mile Delivery: Stop Shipping Air and Empty Boxes!

The incredible proliferation of shipping containers is so vast that it is easy for current generations to take the existence of these steel boxes for granted. It’s the same for cell phones; anyone born in this millennium assumes that there have always been cell phones. Yet both were revolutionary in their invention and introduction.

Any Supply Chain professional is always looking for ways to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and increase speed. And it is with that mentality that the common, standardized shipping container was invented. Such a simple concept may seem obvious now but it was truly revolutionary when it was created.

How to Prevent Shipping Damage! (Infographic)

Anatomy of the Perfect Unboxing Experience! (Infographic)

Shipping damage can cost any business owner a significant loss in annual gross sales. Although it can be prevented, damages on shipping can happen more often and might bring a series of detrimental effects for both the buyer and the seller.

The reputation of a brand also relies heavily on its capability to secure its products during the shipment process. For exporters, as well as those who own an eCommerce business, maintaining the pristine condition of each product before it reaches the customer must always be a priority.

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