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Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014

GlobalTranz

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. In fact, the logistics space is so broad, we couldn’t give you only the top 10 blog posts of 2014, but we had to include the top 15. Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014.

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LTL Rates, Capacity, and Fuel: The General Outlook for 2017

GlobalTranz

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Unlike the all-time highs of 2014, 2017 will reveal an industry on the cusp of restoring order and LTL rates to acceptable, reasonable levels. Too Much Inventory Will Make Restoring Shipping Profits Difficult. Shipping LTL Rates Will Improve.

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Holiday Logistics: 5 Things Any Shipper Can do Now in the Warehouse or DC to Plan & Stay Competitive

GlobalTranz

2014 is coming to a close and as we herald in the New Year, shippers (manufacturers, retailers, and distribution centers) around the country are busy gearing up for the holiday season and have holiday logistics best practices on the brain. Be it Christmas, the New Year and New Orders, a new budget, Thanksgiving returns, etc.,

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain Service Performance. Delays in response to customer service requests.

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Dayton Freight Lines Announced as 2014 Cerasis Carrier Partner of the Year

GlobalTranz

with the 2014 Cerasis Carrier Partner of the Year Award. The Carrier Relations team then took the department reviews, the points for each criteria and came to a mutual agreement on the carrier partner to receive the award for the previous year, which in this case was 2014. (Eagan, MN) – Cerasis, Inc.,

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Walmart again Raises Chargeback Stakes

Enterra Insights

After all, shave off $20 here for a short lot, $5 there for a cracked pallet and $10 over here for a mangled shipping label, and before long, it can run into real money. LinkedIn, 8 December 2014. [5] Over a decade ago, Anne Zeiger wrote about the financial burden chargebacks create for suppliers.[2]

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Talent is the Future of Supply Chain Management

MIT Supply Chain

Master’s students from the MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network presented their thesis projects to supply chain professionals and the MIT community on January 22, 2014. Last night, I got a glimpse into the up and comers at MIT’s Research Expo 2014. To learn more about SCALE, visit [link].