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How to Procure Full Truckloads in Tight Capacity

GlobalTranz

The use of full truckload shipping is rising in popularity, resulting from its lower cost as compared to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. Unfortunately, the use of full truckload shipments and expenditures have hit an all-time high, reports Kate Patrick of Supply Chain Dive. Conducting annual procurement exercises.

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The Most Important Distribution Center Metrics to Track and Understand

GlobalTranz

Throughout the supply chain, the use of metrics to track and understand processes provides an invaluable resource for ensuring increased production and customer satisfaction. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? However, the most important metrics can be categorized into the following eight areas. On-Time Shipping.

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Webinar Recap: “Learn How Other Shippers Are Leveraging LaserShip & OnTrac to Diversify their Carrier Risk”

Intelligent Audit

On March 30, 2022, Intelligent Audit CEO Hannah Testani and LaserShip’s Chief Commercial Officer Josh Dinneen participated a webinar, “Learn How Other Shippers are Leveraging Lasership & OnTrac to Diversify their Carrier Risk,” moderated by Adam Robinson of The Robinson Agency. Download the Webinar Replay Here).

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11 Best Practices to Ship Parcel Like a Pro

GlobalTranz

These giants have deep pockets, capable of offering low-cost, if not free, parcel shipping. However, that does not mean all shippers must face the challenges to ship parcel at their expense. If shippers charge to ship parcel, customers will simply go to Amazon. Negotiate Shipping Rates Like a Pro.

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Top Suppliers of Transportation Execution and Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Based on ARC Advisory Group’s new global market report, the five largest providers of TES, listed alphabetically, are Descartes, E2open, FourKites, Infor Nexus, and project44. The company is focused on ocean shipping. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, E2open is the largest provider of transportation execution solutions. FedEx Corp.

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Supply Chain Analytics: A Continued & Renewed Focus on Using Data for Improvement

GlobalTranz

Through the use of connected devices and greater abilities to capture data in real time, the concept of end-to-end visibility and improvement thru the use of supply chain analytics has changed. What Do Supply Chain Analytics Have to Do With This Ability? What About Supply Chain Entities That Have Time-Sensitive Products?

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The 9 Key Considerations of an Effective Last Mile Logistics Strategy

GlobalTranz

One of the first problems with creating a last mile logistics strategy is cost. According to Mitchell’s NY , last mile logistics is seen as the least efficient leg of shipping, and it accounts for up to 20 percent of the total shipping cost of a product. Be Consumer-Centric. Measure Performance.