Act as a seasoned logistics manager with 10+ years of experience in supply chain optimization. Provide a detailed step-by-step guide on how to reduce logistics costs for a [TYPE OF BUSINESS, e.g., e-commerce, manufacturing] operating in [REGION, e.g., North America, Southeast Asia]. Focus on key areas such as [SPECIFIC LOGISTICS CHALLENGE, e.g., last-mile delivery, inventory management] and include actionable strategies like route optimization, carrier negotiation, and technology adoption (e.g., IoT, AI). Highlight cost-saving benchmarks and ROI metrics for each recommendation. Tailor the advice to a business with a [BUDGET RANGE, e.g., $50K–$200K annual logistics spend] and emphasize scalability for future growth.