Data Fallacies in Measuring Defect Rates Across Periods
Estimated Required Reading Time: 10 minutes In distribution operations defect rates on products that have been shipped to customers are measured as a ratio of defects divided by total products shipped, to normalize for shipping volume. One common method for measuring defect rates is to divide the defects reported in a period by the number … Continue reading “Data Fallacies in Measuring Defect Rates Across Periods”
Reconciling Dimensioning Errors in Parcel Transportation Invoicing
“Carriers are overcharging because of dimensioning errors. Identifying the errors is simple with the right technology. Correcting overcharges might be another story.” 5 min. read Although parcel freight rate tables use pounds as the unit of measure, carriers measure their system capacity by the cubic foot. Trucks, vans, airplanes, conveyors and even sortation hub buildings … Continue reading “Reconciling Dimensioning Errors in Parcel Transportation Invoicing”
The IKEA Model – Packaging is Your Product
IKEA is one of a handful of companies that constantly optimizes their packaging to save time, money and space. Your company can do it too but you need the right partner.
Cost Inflation and the Shipping Bubble – How To Come Out on Top
Optimize your packaging, shipping, transportation, and labor operations now to keep more of your profits. And fare better than you competitors when the bears come calling.
Dimensional Pricing Is Here for the Long-haul
The adoption of dimensional pricing based on size of shipping containers has been a game changer for the industry. But many companies have been slow to adjust their packaging operations to address the new reality.
