Shippers expect parcel volume growth to moderate over the next three months. This is consistent with near-term economic concerns over a slower manufacturing sector and a consensus GDP growth estimate of only 1.7% for the second quarter of 2007.
While this can be a frustrating and overwhelming situation, there are several things that you can do to address this situation and get to the root cause of the problem.
Many different types of fill and void fill equipment have been introduced over the past 20 years. Let’s take a look at some of the systems that have been around the longest, and proceeding to the most modern systems commonly available.
If your forecasting or scheduling system is not sophisticated enough or if you
Though efficient slotting practices have been shown to reduce labor hours and operating costs in the distribution center, a recent survey from Raleigh, NC-based Tompkins’ Associates’ Supply Chain Consortium reveals that less than a quarter of surveyed firms use slotting optimization software.
Catalogers considering switching to a slim-jim format to save on postage costs might want to put those plans on hold. The U.S. Postal Service will begin to test a variety of booklets
Schaumburg, IL–The good news about incentive programs is that they work. According to Rick Blabolil, president of consultancy Marketing Innovators and a presenter at NCOF on Tuesday, an effectively structured incentive program can increase performance 44% in teams and 25% with individuals.
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Schaumburg, IL–The way to an audience’s heart is through their stomach. That may be why David Kravetz, cofounder of Phoenix-based marketer Fairytale Brownies, emerged victorious from the popular session “50 Ideas in 50 Minutes: Fulfillment ‘Survivor’ Style,”
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