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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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[e-Book] How To Shift From Tactical To Strategic Logistics and Transportation Management To Create A Competitive Advantage

GlobalTranz

We release our second e-book today by focusing on strategic logistics and transportation management creates a competitive business advantage for shippers. You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here.

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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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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 1.8 - 1.11

Freight Plus

Slower manufacturing growth as well as elevated tariffs and interest rates could all cut into demand, Supply Chain Dive reports. 150 high-tech logistics hubs coming to China by 2025. The locations aim to use automated ports, autonomous vehicles, robots, drones, and smart warehouses. YoY on China to US lanes.

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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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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. Are you now drop shipping, plus going to warehouses, as well as distribution centers?

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Truckload vs LTL: The Right Mode for your Load

Freight Plus

have many shippers rethinking which strategy they use to approach their inland cargo. Be sure to know these differences between truckload (TL) and less than truckload (LTL) before letting your product leave the warehouse. Generally, a trailer mixed with freight from two or more customers, shippers, or consignees.