Parcel shippers want to give their customers an ‘Amazon-like’ experience - cheap, fast shipping - but they may not be sure how they can do it affordably or sustainably. An optimized network can achieve all of this, but there's a LOT to consider. Are they choosing the best location for a distribution center? Are the right products shipping from the right location? Could a cheaper and more sustainable service type give them the same results?
Caleb Nelson is the Chief Growth Officer at Sifted, a data-powered logistics platform. He recently joined Scott Luton and Greg White for a Supply Chain Now livestream to break down everything shippers should consider when optimizing their network - as well as the benefits they can see from doing it!
Listen in for Caleb’s thoughts on:
• The one thing that is holding absolutely constant despite the unpredictability in shipper volumes, carrier rates, and delivery timing
• What he sees as the ‘golden ticket’ for reducing shipment time, parcel damage rates, and logistics costs
• Why the capabilities and capacity of regional carriers is one of the largest growth areas in final mile delivery right now
Additional Links & Resources:
Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now
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5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Network for Greater Efficiency: https://bit.ly/3x0PBJY
Cold Chain Shipping Feels the Heat from Rising Demand: https://bit.ly/3NiAouN
Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/
NRF Supply Chain 360: https://supplychain360.nrf.com/
WEBINAR- Preparing for the Rise of Sovereign Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/3NmCIAC
2022 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3pwmWKC
This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/3-network-optimization-strategies-shipper-sifted-919
