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LTL to Intermodal Shipping: How to Find and Eliminate Freight Spend Black Swans

GlobalTranz

Shippers need to know why freight black swans are increasing, how using LTL to intermodal shipping options can reduce their incidence, and a few best practices to keep the use of intermodal from becoming a black swan itself. DOWNLOAD THE FREE RESOURCE HERE. DOWNLOAD CALCULATOR. Domestic intermodal has both peak and slow seasons.

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?Best Practices to Improve OTR Transportation

GlobalTranz

Leverage TMS technology platforms to source OTR transportation capacity in tight markets, keep information in context, and stay informed with real time visibility.? Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Download the White Paper: Over-the-Road (OTR) Freight Management Trends. a shipment?doesn’t

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Mid-Year Assessment of 2022 Supply Chain Sourcing Predictions- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

Our 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain advisory remains available for complimentary downloading at our Research download site. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. He later indicated to media sources that such trends would have an impact on global supply chains. Mid-Year Assessment.

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How Regional Networks Create Trucking Efficiency

GlobalTranz

While large national networks comprise a significant percentage of transportation service providers' shipping options, several challenges present if these are the only OTR freight transportation sources considered, including. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Learn More.

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AI in Logistics: A Sea of Potential Amidst Waves of Change

Freightos

” ( Source) Global freight, with its blend of structured processes, unpredictable variables and high frequency, is perhaps the most fertile playground for the AI revolution. Download the full survey results View results The Motorboats vs Container Liners AI adoption trajectories diverge when comparing SMBs to larger enterprises.

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How to Optimize Shipping Costs Across All Modes With Analytics

Intelligent Audit

Many factors play into shipping costs within the supply chain network. Optimizing shipping costs and examining the budget and current spending will help improve operations across the supply chain network. . An application programming interface (API) is a specially designed dashboard that monitors shipping costs and processing requests.

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7 Tips For Building Supply Chain Resiliency

GlobalTranz

A resilient supply chain incorporates alternative sources, carriers, routes, and other characteristics so that it can flex in response to a situation. To increase resiliency, consider broadening the supplier base and adding local or near-shore sources. Build relationships with your 3PL for capacity and alternative shipping solutions.