GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We've already hit 3 of our 5 main categories by featuring the most popular blogs for the logistics blog posts, manufacturing blog posts, and supply chain blog posts. UPS now applies dimensional weight pricing, also known as "DIM" Pricing, to ALL packages as of December 29, 2014. Top Freight Blog Posts from 2014.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Manufacturers are Now Selling Directly to Consumers. Retailers can no longer have their heads in the sand, but neither can consumer products manufacturers. Note that apparel manufacturing is growing and apparel retail is declining. Manufacturers that want to have eCommerce capabilities are scrambling to catch-up.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

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. But, the most significant impacts of 2017 will be felt in these four areas. . Capacity Will Grow Tighter.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

It’s for this reason they outsource this business function to a third party that specializes in this area. increase over 2011, according to Capgemini’s 2014 18th Annual Third Party Logistics Study. is what third party logistics is all about. Global 3PL revenues grew to $676.9

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GlobalTranz

JULY 10, 2015

This year’s version of the State of Logistics Report revealed that third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) and those involved in the supply chain have experienced the greatest gain and economic turnaround since the Great Recession of nearly a decade ago. Cost of Logistics as Percentage of GDP from Logistics Management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

It is 2014. We have not been able to build the planning architectures that effectively let manufacturers plan from the customer’s customer to the supplier’s supplier. In the study of 63 manufacturers, the average company has outsourced 49% of logistics and 30% of manufacturing. It is a story of parts.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Over the course of the year, I’ve hosted 40 episodes on a variety of industry topics, and my guests have included supply chain and logistics executives from leading manufacturing and retail companies, professors from leading academic institutions, executives from third party logistics (3PL) and technology companies, and authors.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Under a VMI system the supplier, usually a manufacturer, is responsible for optimising the level of inventory held by the distributor. Instead, it sends the order directly to a manufacturer or another type of supplier, who then transports the order directly to the customer.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 19, 2015

China’s logistics industry is gaining in importance and developing rapidly to support the nation’s manufacturing sector. Currently, there is very limited knowledge about the Chinese 3PL industry, and the study provides unique insights for foreign companies planning to expand their logistics operations in the country.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 1, 2016

Here are some details from the press release: Today, over 210 global brands from multinational manufacturers including Newell Brands, Del Monte, and General Mills, and their omni-channel retail partners rely on Orchestro’s analytics to improve on-shelf availability, promotional effectiveness, new product introductions, and forecast accuracy.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

A traditional viewpoint of manufacturers reveals many flaws in the efficiencies of standard shipping, transportation, and other logistics processes. Inherently, manufacturing and logistics go hand in hand. Manufacturers must receive raw material inbound and send out product to customers outbound.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Back in February 2014, for example, Flextronics spun off its internal software into a startup called Elementum. But I will repeat this: Simplicity-as-a-Service is why the business models of third-party logistics providers, software vendors, and consultants are converging today.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Ryder is continually monitoring emerging fleet technologies and works closely with the technology providers and equipment manufacturers building innovative features to provide feedback around functionality, usability, and adaptability. Inbound Logistics magazine has included Ryder in its “Green Partners” listing for eight years in a row.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

As a transportation management third party logistics company, we know at Cerasis that transportation makes up a large portion of the costs and efficiencies of any supply chain. BONUS: INFOGRAPHIC: Supply Chain & Logistics Trends from 2014. 6) Rethinking Workforce.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. The Ford Motor Company led by Henry Ford and The Toyota Manufacturing Company led the way to VMI.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

Additionally, industry experts and third-party logistics shipping providers ( 3PLs ) find themselves in the difficult position of ensuring the flow of merchandise continues as LTL use grows. But, absolute gains in LTL freight volumes have been decent, such that tonnage in 2014 passed the pre-recession highs.

Purchasing Skills 120

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2015

We continue our series on the most popular blog posts of 2014 in each of our main categories with our very first post of 2014 by featuring another area important to Cerasis and the industry: third party logistics. In fact, if you read our Logistics Philosophy & Approach , you’ll quickly learn why.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

Thirdly I have set up global raw material supply (GMS), a supply entity that consolidates CAN’s global purchase orders and global vendors to plan and deliver raw materials for our manufacturing sites. We align our supply chains along these strategies and, at the same time, we aim for lean and/or agile manufacturing.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 9, 2015

In a Forbes blog post last week, Kate Vitasek highlighted an issue that continues to negatively affect 3PL-customer relationships: Procurement organizations looking to shift more and more risk on third-party logistics providers — while, of course, also demanding lower costs. Positive reviews declined 3.5

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter 2014 Results. Moving on to 3PL news, Transplace announced this week that it has acquired Logistics Management Solutions (LMS) , “a non-asset-based third party logistics provider with particular strength in the chemical and industrial manufacturing sectors.”

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. Top 16 Most Popular Transportation Blog Posts of 2014. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

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Consumer Goods Logistics

JUNE 3, 2014

June 3, 2014 - Third-party logistics provider Kane Is Able, Inc. KANE -- www.kaneisable.com ) announced today that it is expanding its transportation fleet with seven compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks manufactured by Volvo Trucks. read more'

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. In short, the increased threat of terrorism underscores the importance of taking a smarter approach to supply chain risk management , which was one of my predictions for 2014.

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FLEXE

APRIL 12, 2017

To many, Nasty Gal’s demise (it went from generating $85 million in revenue in 2014 to bankrupt in 2016) had everything to do with its distribution strategy and failure to retain customers. And we aren’t talking about working with a 3PL (third-party logistics company). Manufacturing locations.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 21, 2014

This trend was certainly evident at GT Nexus’ Bridges 2014 User Conference last month. There were 500+ attendees from over 150 companies at the event, with speakers from leading companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Cargill, Caterpillar, CEVA Logistics, DHL, Guess?

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Supply Chain Insights

APRIL 3, 2021

SUMMARY CHARTS: Big data 2014 15-Summary Charts From Quantitative Study from Lora Cecere. Survey Details: The research for this report was conducted from May 19, 2014 – January 16, 2015. … Infographic.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We’ll cover: Different Shopify fulfillment options available to you How Shopify fulfillment works Top Shopify fulfillment services Benefits of partnering with a third-party logistics ( 3PL ) partner What is Shopify Fulfillment Network? Gerard Ecker, Founder & CEO of Ocean & Co.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

This is in part due to the fact that as a third party logistics company, focused on efficient and strategic transportation management solutions through technology and services, it is vital for us to educate our shipper customers and our team in order to continually improve and always provide value. .

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2015

November 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report for December 2014. This is why the business models of third-party logistics providers (3PLs), software vendors, and consultants are converging today in the supply chain market. LOG-NET releases Version 7.5 JDA’s Retail.Me

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 10, 2013

We are publishing 7-9 per month and hope to have over 150 by the end of 2014. We hired contract manufacturers and third-party logistics providers; however, we cannot outsource the responsibility. Can you produce a series of podcasts so that I can stay up-to-date by listening to the insights through podcasts?”

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2015

As a recap, and for easy to access link, we have showcased the following: Most Read Manufacturing Articles of 2015. Top Logistics Articles of 2015. We have published now over 650 articles, and so you should almost find anything related to manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, transportation, and freight. .

Freight 120

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We hope the following case study shows you the proverbial proof in the pudding of effective Logistics KPIs management. . Initially, the 4PL was responsible for the logistics of the entire network, including managing the relationship of the two regions it subcontracted. KPIs for Cost Reduction and Continuous Improvement was created.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2015

I’ve stated my opinion many times before: I believe companies, especially manufacturers and retailers, should get out of the B2B Connectivity business. Supply chain management is all about risk management, and this is a great example of how third-party logistics providers (3PLs) need to redefine themselves.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We've already featured all the other popular blog posts from logistics , manufacturing , supply chain , and freight over this week. While this is still true today, the latest TMS applications aim to offer comprehensive solutions to deal with the complexities of global shipping business as well as third party logistics.

Transportation 120

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We will feature our 5 main categories all week: Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Transportation, and Freight. 5 Most Popular Blog Posts from the Logistics Category. And, if you have some time, take a look back at our other "Top Blog Posts" from the logistics category: Top Logistics Blog Posts from 2013.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 2, 2018

It was left to trucking companies, third-party logistics providers and other entities to put all of the pieces together on behalf of shippers. Can the carrier set up tight supply lines with overseas manufacturers? Time for the pendulum to swing back.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 13, 2017

But it’s also extending from the big box retailers into the logistics providers today. I spoke with a colleague who operates a large third party logistics forwarding and shipping company for consumer products, and handles major accounts for all the big box retailer. Amazon is driving that requirement.

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