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5 Areas of Technology Application to Aid in Logistics Visibility and Communication for en Route Disruptions

GlobalTranz

We continue our ongoing strategic shipping series by covering how to use technology to provide better logistics visibility. Interestingly enough, many shippers are still using manual methods, like excel, email, and phone calls to keep track of their transportation budget. Consider Differing Fulfillment Models.

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Mobile Technology in Transportation Management & The Future Impact on the Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

With the knowledge we’ve gained and the right tools in place, we can enable virtually any shipper to take advantage of the “continuous connection” paradigm. Mobile Technology in Transportation Management Impacts all Points Along the Supply Chain. It’s no secret that anything “mobile” is all the rage today. Technology Maturity.

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Hidden ROI You Need To Know - Indirect Cost Savings

Freight Plus

This popular metric helps buying and finance teams justify capital outlays as they bring on new products and services. Inevitably we are asked to calculate what our service would drive in terms of a return on investment. One of the most impactful ways that we do this is through the use of a Transportation Management System (TMS).

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5 Differences: 3PLs vs 4PLs

Freight Plus

In the modern globalized world of logistics, the shipper has more options than ever. In a market with thousands of third party logistics (3PL) providers it can be a daunting task figuring out which provider belongs where along each link of your supply chain. First Party Logistics (1PL): This is where it all begins.

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Q4 2021 Freight Market Update: Preparing for Another Big Peak Season

Zipline Logistics

According to a Logistics Management survey of industry professionals, “there is a strong sentiment that the 2021 Peak Season will be more active than it was a year ago, with 79% of respondents indicating that will be the case, with 16% contending it will be similar to 2020, and 5% expecting it to be less active.”. Consumer spending for one.

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2020 Trends in Freight Transportation, and the COVID-19 Impact

Logistics Bureau

As countries closed their borders, airlines cancelled flights en masse. But of course, freight still needs to move, and for some commodities, such as personal protective equipment, a rapid supply chain is more critical now than it has been in many decades. Using passenger airliners to provide cargo-only services.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Benchmark Your Carriers

Freight Plus

Freight is a rapidly evolving market that is seeing changes in capacity, growth, routing, service, and technology. Freight is a rapidly evolving market that is seeing changes in capacity, growth, routing, service, and technology. What are the demands and needs of your customers now? That's why we benchmark. The big R word.