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Is your logistics operation holding you back? As a North American Subscriptions business, you need international logistics that power your growth and deliver your brand promise to your customers every time. Check out our tactics: International Subscription Selling and Delivery - Overcoming the common Challenges. https://lnkd.in/dKv7t-2f Open your world to logistics for growth with Landmark Global #logisticsforgrowth #internationallogisticsforgrowth #ussubscriptions #canadasubscriptions #openyourworld

Andersen joins the celebration of National Logistics Day! 🎉 Where would we be in our interconnected world without this wonderful ability to acquire, store, and transport various resources? All these operations are covered under the umbrella of the logistics industry. 🚚 As of today, we’ve delivered over 290 outstanding software solutions for fleet and order management, warehouse and inventory monitoring, freight forwarding, car renting, parcel tracking, and more; 🤝 Among our customers, there are giants such as VERSES, Shypple, etc.; 👨💻 Our team consists of over 320 experts with a proven track record in building high-performing, feature-rich logistics solutions, and they can successfully handle projects of any complexity; 🔝 The customers Andersen worked with confirm our expertise with their positive reviews that have won us a 4.9-star ranking on Clutch. We wish all those working in the industry smooth and safe routes, expedited deliveries, well-oiled document flows, budget-friendly operations, and transparent supply chains. Andersen’s team, in turn, will continue delivering state-of-the-art custom software fueled by the latest technology advancements to support and enhance these crucial operations! #logistics #warehouse #fleetmanagement #transportation #software

From avoiding red flags ❌ to optimizing efficiency ✔️, our recent webinar with Crocs and Saddle Creek Logistics Services covered it all. Check out the key takeaways, ensuring seamless integration and cost-effectiveness across your #supplychain operations. 🌟 Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ekHeOi

The painful truth of trans-Atlantic logistics: While we sleep in Europe, they work in the US - and vice versa. That can mean ultimate efficiency in theory but frustrating delays in practice. Every email exchange means a potential 24-hour delay. A simple pricing request can stretch into a 4-day ordeal due to time zone gaps: → Europe sends inquiry (Day 1) → US receives next business day (Day 2) → The response arrives overnight in Europe (Day 3) → Final confirmation next EU business day (Day 4) For businesses operating between Europe and North America, these delays compound. Each additional information request? Add another 2 days minimum. We've solved this at Cargoson. Our platform enables instant rate comparisons and bookings across time zones, cutting that 4-day wait to minutes. With direct integrations to major US carriers, we're helping European businesses streamline their North American logistics. Are you working across different time zones? What's your experience?

Yet another great example of why partnering with Three business is the right thing for your business. If you’d like a no obligation review of costs and services please drop me a message or comment.

Here's a great example of Three Business delivering positive impact with our sole focus on delivering for our customers to support their day to day operations and operate effectively. Enhanced data insights, dedicated customer success management are just 2 key benefits to drive your business forward. Interested to find out more - drop a comment below or message here and I'll do the rest.

Last month, I had the opportunity to attend a 3PL Summit, which saw robust participation from numerous third-party logistics providers specializing in Less-than-Truckload (LTL) shipping. The summit commenced with a focus on Sustainability. We embarked on a tour of a Pitt Ohio’s terminal, which proudly boasts LEED certification. It was heartening to witness a collective acknowledgment of sustainability and carbon emission reduction as not only environmentally responsible but also as a strategic approach to cost-saving. The latter half of the summit shifted gears to address the reduction of back-office expenses for both carriers and 3PLs. A startling revelation was that, on average, 30-35% of LTL freight bills are excluded from automated payment processes due to disputes. The reasons for these disputes varied, including weight and class corrections by Weighing & Inspection (W&I), additional accessorials imposed by carriers for delivery execution, and shipments tendered without proper documentation in the 3PLs’ Transportation Management Systems (TMS). A significant topic of discussion was the underutilization of location services by 3PLs. These services could proactively identify sites requiring special handling, such as liftgate services, residential deliveries, or limited access locations (LAD), potentially reducing the volume of disputed invoices. This proactive approach could streamline back-office operations for all stakeholders and preserve profit margins, particularly for shippers who prepay and include freight charges on their invoices. However, the adoption of such services is hindered by complexities in quoting processes, which often rely solely on zip codes and necessitate a precise address format (e.g., ‘ST’ vs. ‘Street’). To integrate street-level addressing, substantial changes would be required in both TMS and carrier websites, which could complicate the process and deter shippers, especially transactional shippers seeking quotes from multiple blanket 3PLs. In my ongoing dialogues with 3PLs, I am encouraged to find that there are entities actively working towards reducing back-office costs. I am eager to compile and share best practices in the near future. Stay tuned for more updates!!!

ReturnLogic just released Multi-warehouse functionality, optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness for your business. But that's not the only way to optimize your reverse logistics operation. Read this article to find out the best way to structure your shipping policies! https://bit.ly/3xZ4dOe

Lessons re-observed in 2024. Ask an Expert vs DIY. Go 'off reservation' decisions in the Customer procurement 'Build vs Buy' decisions for Enterprise level Logistics execution IT platforms has, is, will always be, an expensive discovery for many internal IT teams when choosing Build. The vast majority of us knows this, and yet it still happens. Repeatedly how the 1 to 10% can still influence the 90-99%, and repeat itself time again, shake my head every time. Always 'stick to the knitting' is sage advice. If you're not a software development company that build 'quality' product as your day job in your industry vertical, don't choose 'build', just choose the 'proven track record', 'best in class', 'platform of choice' or similar descriptor and work from there on the 1-10% issues. Ask an expert vs DIY, just like I would point to our cohort of CargoWise Partners delivering awesome services and being a trusted advisor to our CargoWise global customer list. Thank you Partners for being awesome at what you do. #logistics #cargo #cargowisepartners https://lnkd.in/gw6bWuvz