38: Understanding dimensional pricing

In this episode, we discuss what supply chains need to know about dimensional pricing. We look at Elon Musk and Tesla's announcement on autonomous trucks and cargo vehicles and how it will impact the movement of goods. We get excited with NFL training camps right around the corner. Featured article: Tesla developing a fleet of autonomous trucks We discuss: Implications of autonomous cargo vehicles on the supply chain Pros and cons to labour Featured topic: Dimensional pricing and supply chain We discuss the following questions: What is dimensional pricing? How do you calculate it? Why does Amazon put our small orders in huge boxes? Why it could be cheaper to ship smaller items in bigger packages How do you calculate it? Cost of dimensional weight price? How to prepare your supply chain/shipping? Featured resource: How to calculate dimensional weight (DIM) for ground shipping Excellent guide to calculate DIM with common box shape and weight. Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Twitter @Calgaryregion Email: business@calgaryregion.ca Web: squareonesupplychain.ca

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38: Understanding dimensional pricing is an episode from Square One Supply Chain Podcast.

This episode is 22:56 long.

This episode was published on Aug 3, 2016.

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