Until a few years ago, inventory was a labor-intensive process that typically required either stopping operations for several days or bringing in a large crew to painstakingly count products overnight. These methods were heavily susceptible to human error, with end...
Having invoices hit your desk that don’t jive with the quote you received can not only be frustrating, but waste your time and cost you money. In Part 1 of this post, I mentioned what I see as the 3 most common reasons for quotes not matching the final invoice you...
The complaint I hear most often when I sit down with folks involved with shipping (and those in a higher level too) is how annoyed they get when the invoice comes and the amount is higher than the quote they received. Why does this happen and how can we stop it!...
Today, more than ever, having a Logistics Strategy is important, not only for the bottom line but for your customer’s experience when dealing with your company.Recently I spoke with, Ron, an executive at a midsize electronics manufacturing company and he asked me a...
There are few objective ways a shipper can really know how well their logistics operations is doing on its own. Since every company’s products and distribution requirements are unique, there’s no standard scorecard that says if your logistics costs are under $X, then...
With the introduction of countless online shipping websites and ‘Uber-style’ apps, shopping for freight rates is easier than ever for companies of all sizes. These new technologies clearly provide some benefits. With a fast online search anyone can find both capacity...
