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[PODCAST] Increasing Parcel Volumes Requiring Shippers to Implement Technology for Parcel Freight Optimization Yielding Reduced Costs

GlobalTranz

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s Podcast episode Cerasis welcomes Bob Malley, CEO of Pierbridge , a company offering enterprise shipping technology aiding logistics entities & shippers in managing parcel shipping more effectively to meet the challenges of omnichannel shipping.

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The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2017

GlobalTranz

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2017, and over 360,000 page views on those posts alone. Share This: Read More.

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Is Inventory Optimization a Key to Omnichannel Survival?

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He says that the majority of omnichannel retailers use a hybrid strategy—filling online orders from both stores and distribution centers. Omnichannel retailers without inventory optimization (IO) tools are running out of time in their battle with Amazon as the e-commerce giant continues to invest in technology to lower costs,” Cooke says.

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What You Need to Know About Full Truckload Freight Allocation

GlobalTranz

Poor visibility in freight allocation is a leading reason shippers experience difficulty in managing freight, and this problem is evidence of a disconnect between the person managing freight and company stakeholders. Yesteryear, freight allocation was simpler. Download Here. New Series.

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Understanding How Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategies Are Supported by Omnimodal Shipping Optimization

MercuryGate

The key to understanding the functions of omnichannel shipping optimization and how they can boost omnichannel supply chain strategies lies within the digital freight network. Leading the […].

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How E-Commerce Logistics Accelerates the Need For Omnichannel Strategies & Omnimodal Execution

MercuryGate

Not only does e-commerce accelerate the need for solutions, but it also depends on the versatility of the digital freight network […]. The post How E-Commerce Logistics Accelerates the Need For Omnichannel Strategies & Omnimodal Execution appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Peak Shipping Season Update: What’s Driving Change in the Industry?

GlobalTranz

Approximately 73% of respondents cited progress in omnichannel improvements over the past year, but express cautious optimism for their company's supply chain and capacity. Higher freight volumes. Stronger freight volumes are expected as pent-up demand from consumers, retailers, and manufacturers reaches an apex.

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