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Rate shopping has always been more buzz than reality. Most high-volume shippers have hard-fought rates they’ve negotiated. In today’s landscape, service optimization is the path to efficiency and savings. Legacy parcel systems can’t optimize services because those decisions are made far upstream. But a modern Parcel TMS can help optimize services by applying preset business rules. We recently wrote about how to replace rate shopping with service optimization in 2024 and beyond. Read it here to learn more and discover how Sendflex Technology’s platform empowers service optimization: https://lnkd.in/gkreswGA #shipping #parcel #parcelshipping #ecomm #ecommerce #tech #technology #tms

Stop shopping for the best parcel rates and start shopping for the best services. Selecting the best carrier is less straightforward than selecting the best rate, but service optimization can increase efficiency and reduce costs for shippers. The key is having advanced parcel technology (like Sendflex Technology’s Parcel TMS) that allows you to create instructions for: - Carrier selection criteria - Shipment-specific optimization - Regulatory and compliance adherence - Customer-centric adjustments. Legacy shipping systems don’t allow for advanced instructions. Only modern platforms offer the functionality needed to create instructions for carrier service optimization. Learn more in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gkreswGA #parcel #parcelshipping #shipping #nocode #supplychain #logistics #tms #delivery #fulfillment #ecomm #ecommerce #tech #techonlogy

Today's topic: The eGrocery  fulfillment. Takeoff and KNAPP collaborated on an advanced and cohesive alliance that accelerated the development of hardware and software innovation for egrocery fulfillment. The partnership focuses on:  1. Developing a network-oriented product suite to meet industry needs. 2. Integrating key functions from commercial to technical teams to deliver seamless grocery fulfillment solutions. 3. Coordinated technological roadmap: increased R&D collaboration for ongoing innovation at the forefront of e Grocery fulfillment. KNAPP Takeoff Technologies, Inc. #innovation #technology #hardware #software #industrialmeeting https://lnkd.in/dqD678dE

Heading back from the GM Summit where the big idea was a Closed Loop Parcel System. Anurag Allena on our team wrote some more details about the idea (linked below), but here are some highlights that I worked with him on: When someone isn't using a closed loop concept, they fall into two camps, both are bad. Camp (A) Prioritizing customer experience without managing costs Retailers who offer competitive delivery promises like free/fast shipping often end up with excess shipping costs and lower margins. → Reminder 1: Shipping is the highest operating expense on the P&L, so that's a big deal. Camp (B) Prioritizing costs and falling behind to competition on experience Retailers who don’t offer a Prime-like shipping experience can't compete and lose sales to competitors. → Reminder 2: Consumers have more options on where to shop than ever before. → Reminder 3: After price, shipping (fast/free/accurate/configurable) is the second highest growth lever in ecommerce. It's solved with data, but retailers spend more time chasing data than leveraging it Systems are fragmented. Shipping data is spread all around. Audit systems like Green Mountain's are disconnected from execution systems. Closed loop systems means using your data to automate and optimize shipping related decisions across the supply chain Use the insights from firms like Green Mountain to configure systems like Shipium to help optimize decisions in WMS/OMS/TMS systems like Manhattan Associates or Blue Yonder to improve outcomes. Measure it with data, iterate, and update. If you are a retail shipper, you need a closed loop parcel system to continuously improve. You don't have that if you're using legacy technology that doesn't capture data the right way or allow for very fast changes and updates to match strategic changes (i.e. adding a new carrier here, adding a new warehouse there, shipping for stores over there, etc.)

Are you ready to take control of your shipping decisions with ease and efficiency? Sendlex’s Parcel TMS creates a clear path to complete parcel orchestration. Unlike traditional systems that focus on the basics, our Parcel TMS brings the best of both worlds: the smart, configurable intelligence of freight TMS and the rapid performance of classic parcel shipping systems. This means optimized decision-making for today’s dynamic eCommerce fulfillment landscape. Key benefits of our Parcel TMS include: - Enhanced control over shipping costs, cube utilization, sustainability, and customer delivery experiences. - A cloud-native, microservices platform that orchestrates everything from rating to cartonization, and carrier selection to fulfillment execution. - A powerhouse of an optimization engine, processing transactions at lightning speed to ensure cost-effective, on-time delivery. Move beyond the limitations of legacy systems that were never designed for the complexities of modern omni-channel fulfillment. Sendflex Technology is here to elevate your shipping strategy. Learn more about our Parcel TMS and what it can do for your business here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gVuJJY9y #parcel #parcelshipping #tms #shipping #logistics #supplychain

Is your fulfillment service provider causing you more headaches than solutions? 🤔 From delivery complaints to stock management woes, navigating these challenges can be exhausting. But fear not, there's a solution! Dive into our blog and uncover the signs it's time for a change: https://lnkd.in/dM46y7Rm 📚✨ But wait, there's more! Our switching campaign is in full swing, offering covered moving expenses when you make the smart move to OPLOG. Learn more about our campaign: https://lnkd.in/dhz7psPU 💼🌟 #OPLOG #Fulfillment #SwitchToOPLOG

📦 We're excited to spotlight Rocket Shippers, a leading logistics provider, and how they transformed their returns management using Two Boxes. Faced with the challenge of processing returns for over 70 clients, Rocket Shippers needed a seamless, automated solution. The challenge: Manual data entry and lack of visibility into return shipments led to delays and customer frustration. The solution: Two Boxes automated and standardized their returns processing, creating customizable workflows and providing real-time analytics. This allowed Rocket Shippers to prioritize urgent returns, reduce errors, and streamline operations. The results: 100% increase in returns processing units per hour (UPH) 50% decrease in customer onboarding time 25% reduction in return-specific ticket inquiries Rocket Shippers now enjoys greater efficiency, lower labor costs, and happier customers. Interested in transforming your returns process? Learn how Two Boxes can help. 📈 👉 Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/g9HgjdDN #Logistics #SupplyChain #Automation #ReturnsManagement #CustomerSuccess #TwoBoxes #EfficientReturns

FedEx announces a commerce platform called #FDX. Platform provides sellers with data-driven services (covers entire customer journey) from fulfillment, to tracking to reverse logistics. I plan to test it out but at the surface looks robust enough to challenge Amazon logistics. #supplychain #logistics #competition https://lnkd.in/gQvJyrPS

Is it time for a fresh take on fulfillment in 2024? The winning fulfillment formula combines advanced software and hands-on service to deliver top-notch performance. Take a page out of Flowspace CEO Ben Eachus' playbook as he shares his insights in this Forbes. #ecommerce #retail #DTC #supplychain #2024trends

How are you planning to navigate the new challenges and opportunities a new year brings? Roadie’s 2024 Last Mile Delivery Trends report is here and we’re sharing trends you must focus on for success in 2024. Get the report now: https://lnkd.in/e4BtWgNG #2024LastMileDeliveryTrends