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. These tips include how you yourself can better manage your transportation department and maximize resources. Read the Full Blog Post.

Expense Reduction 232

Expense Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 232

GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

The use of full truckload shipping is rising in popularity, resulting from its lower cost as compared to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. This strategy is ineffective, and shippers must use out-of-the-LTL-box strategies, including: communicating fully and accurately details of shipments in need of full truckload transport.

Procurement Solutions 175

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Capacity Procurement 175

Logility

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Your buyers or your 3PL might be taking advantage of opportunistic contracts— trucks that were cheap for a single event, but do not reflect the market price next year. You can see three warehouses and almost every warehouse shipped to each destination city. Inevitably, key transportation lanes will not be found in the historical data.

Modeling 130

Modeling Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2018

The Issue: Business Success Increases Freight Spend Complexity As explained by Dan Goodwill of Canadian Shipper, shippers face a problem with ensuring they are paying surcharges but aligned to the volume of freight shipped. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. Download White Paper.

Cost Reduction Strategies 161

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction 161

ShipBob

APRIL 15, 2024

It also factors in other expenses involved in holding, maintaining, and preparing inventory for sale, such as inventory storage , transportation, labor, and marketing. However, it’s also important to consider any industry-specific GMROI benchmarks to make sure that your business is keeping up with the competition. days to just 3.6

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

In this post, I will outline how to select reliable core carriers and find the right third party logistics provider (3PL) for your business. Select the perfect 3PL to augment your truckload strategy. You might ask, “Do I need to limit myself to only one 3PL?” Most of the time, yes — one 3PL is ideal. Risk control.

Price Reduction 101

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 101

Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. these are the main conclusions from Supply Chain Movement’s annual study as the basis for the 3pl subway map europe 2016, which shows the specific services of the most important logistics service providers. 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please Choose country.

Europe 60

Europe Guinea-Bissau 3PL Virgin Islands 60

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Use External Benchmarking Tools. Many suppliers and manufacturers may have existing, internal analytics tools, but using these tools for benchmarking processes may be ill-fated. This is comparable to the Holy Trinity of Manufacturing and Shipping discussed earlier this year in previous blog posts.

Material Savings 120

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 120

GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2017

With the rise of Amazon, consumers have also been able to access an endless product array at historic, record-low shipping costs. In response, more shippers have ditched their practices of working with carriers directly for third-party logistics provider (3PL) partnerships. Free shipping. Immediate shipping.

Cost Reduction Strategies 166

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills 166

Supply Chain Network

MAY 11, 2019

Performance benchmarking. Again, I would assert the “Power of Two” is again at work; by having one in-house site and one outsourced is an effective way to benchmark your business, challenging both your own operations folks and the 3PL to perform at peak levels. Flexibility and scalability. The Outlook.

Canada 60

Canada Cost Reduction Strategies Modeling Benchmarking 60

Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The third party logistics (3PL) model, while critical to smaller, low-volume shippers, has never been the best option for organizations shipping moderate-to-high volumes of freight. Purveyors of logistics IT solutions have been warning of the shortcomings of 3PL tech for years.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 28, 2021

Today, a large part of transportation management and shipment optimization focuses on analysis. But first, it’s essential to understand its value and why it’s a critical tool in the shipping manager’s playbook. Maintaining high business intelligence levels is critical for success in any transportation network.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 59

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics KPI Optimization Software 59

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub. Chainalytics Introduces FMIQ Monthly Benchmarking Index. December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Transportation Department pushes tough oil train standards – sources (Reuters). Robinson’s TMC Division Enters South American Marketplace.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 100

MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2014

Robinson (CHR), the world’s largest provider of truckload transportation services, visited MIT CTL recently to give his view of the changing face of logistics. New benchmarks for excellence. Most people thought of transportation as a part of their overhead.” There is increased competition from other 3PLs as well.

Negotiating Skills 105

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Expense Reduction 105

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

and “What is a transportation management system?” I shared that perspective more than a year ago in Putting 3PLs and Software Vendors in a Box. As the lines continue to blur between what is a 3PL, a TMS vendor, and a consultant, more and more 3PLs will be forced to revisit their business models and go-to-market strategies.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 100

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2015

Efficient management of transportation plays a major role in determining the success rate of an organization’s distribution system. Transportation incurs massive cost to the company thereby making the company strive hard towards achieving maximum returns on investment. We focus on North American over the road transportation.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 120

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

As I’ve commented in previous postings, if you are a 3PL or transportation company and you’re not involved in cross-border shipping with Mexico, then you are missing out on a growing business opportunity (see Reuters article from December 2012). And finally, UPS raised a red flag by lowering its full-year EPS expectations.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 132

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 132

GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Promise time, lead time, cycle time, transit time, delivery time, unloading time, processing time, queue time, quality assurance time, processing time, turnaround time, receiving time, and shipping time to the customer, (and I bet you could think of more "times" to measure!). Cost reduction is still very important. Read more. .

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Performance Metrics Supply Chain Software 120

GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Additionally, the use of metrics fosters positive relationships with coworkers and adherence to rulesets and best practices for the respective third-party logistics provider (3PL). On-Time Shipping. This involves monitoring for the late departure of shipping containers as well as premature completion of a specific freight loading time.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Metrics Distribution Inventory Reduction 120

Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

We will define some of the most prevalent in transportation for those of you who have ever found yourself confused by the terminology. These are a la carte, or per service, and outside of standard shipping and receiving. Typically, it accounts for the planning of demand, production, distribution, and transportation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Strategy 52

Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Freight bill auditing service providers help shippers determine the cost of shipping services and what to pay for those services. . Get better deals on shipping rates. Freight auditing consultants help businesses get the best freight rates and make sure they are not overcharged for shipping services.

Freight 52

Freight Material Savings Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

ShipBob

DECEMBER 3, 2021

While this position goes by several other job titles (such as “Logistics Director”, “Head of Logistics”, and “Director of Supply Chain”), its basic purpose is always the same: to manage every step in the supply chain, including procurement , production, inventory management , fulfillment, and shipping.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 52

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 16, 2018

The key to a great truckload strategy is striking the perfect balance between core carriers and a 3PL. In this post, we will outline how to select reliable core carriers and find the right 3PL for your business. Select the right 3PL to augment your strategy. Select the perfect 3PL to augment your truckload strategy.

Price Reduction 34

Price Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 34

Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Again I would assert the ‘Power of Two’ is again at work as by having one in-house site and one outsourced is an effective way to benchmark your business, challenging both your own operations folks and the 3PL to perform at peak levels.

Canada 133

Canada Third Party Logistics Modeling Logistics Network Optimization Software 133

GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2016

So, your organization has decided to explore the benefits and perks of less than truckload freight shipping. You may have to learn how to navigate a new software, or your organization may simply need additional training on a new transportation management system (TMS). Overall Costs of Less Than Truckload Freight Shipping.

Freight 136

Freight Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 136

Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. these are the main conclusions from Supply Chain Movement’s annual study as the basis for the 3pl subway map europe 2016, which shows the specific services of the most important logistics service providers. 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please Choose country.

Guinea-Bissau 60

Guinea-Bissau Logistics Network Optimization Software Virgin Islands Papua New Guinea 60

GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

As the world is more distributed and players within the supply chain in transportation, manufacturing, and distribution are varied, applying a supplier quality management system in your business may allow you to stay more strategic and collaborative. We deal with our suppliers of transportation on a daily basis: our select carrier partners.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Quality Examples 120

4WL Consulting

AUGUST 15, 2016

With the introduction of countless online shipping websites and ‘Uber-style’ apps, shopping for freight rates is easier than ever for companies of all sizes. Like anything else, you get what you pay for when buying transportation services. Like anything else, you get what you pay for when buying transportation services.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 100

4WL Consulting

AUGUST 15, 2016

With the introduction of countless online shipping websites and ‘Uber-style’ apps, shopping for freight rates is easier than ever for companies of all sizes. Like anything else, you get what you pay for when buying transportation services. Like anything else, you get what you pay for when buying transportation services.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Logistics Bureau

JULY 12, 2017

When companies look for freight transport providers, they often base their search and selection process primarily on the needs of the moment. Inevitably though, a company’s shipping needs change over time and a carrier that once was able to serve those needs adequately, may no longer be able to do so. Mergers or acquisitions.

Negotiating Skills 40

Negotiating Skills Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills 40

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2017

If so, you’ll need to consider whether you will pass the costs of high-speed delivery on to the customer as shipping charges or absorb them in the retail price of your products. With that in mind then, will you work with 3PL companies to get your products delivered? But what if fleet ownership isn’t practical?

Supply Chain Planning Software 44

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 44

FLEXE

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The new benchmarks of success is fulfillment, last-mile delivery, and transportation, and will continue to spur the need to outsource operations. Responsiveness only happens with fast-paced, nimble shipping solutions. Contract with a 3PL to establish new fulfillment centers. This is especially true with eCommerce.

Retail 28

Retail Expense Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 28

6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Reassess the value of your 3PL provider. “Third party logistics (3PL) providers offer solutions in warehousing, packaging, assembly and distribution under one roof, so you can leave some or all of the order fulfillment to supply chain experts. Think about how your warehouse might look in 2030.

Inventory Reduction 75

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 75

6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

After implementing Chuck by 6 River Systems , one leading 3PL doubled its pick rates and improved order accuracy to 99.9%. Where is your picking operation located with respect to shipping and product storage? That’s not just in the storage area; it holds true for receiving, shipping and all other process areas.

Optimal Sourcing 81

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies Modeling 81

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

The inbound shipments themselves should ideally be preceded by advanced shipping notifications , sent electronically from your suppliers. Transport and travel within your warehouses adds no value and although eliminating it all is simply not possible, it can be minimised with careful planning and optimisation of the warehouse layout.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 40

Freight Plus

OCTOBER 2, 2018

In a complex marketplace, like transportation, shippers are often left with more questions than answers. Spot shipping can siphon savings and guzzle time if you're not careful. 5 Reasons Why You Should Benchmark Your Carriers. -. 3PL vs 4PL. The more freight you have the more work it takes to spot shop. available 10/04).

Negotiating Skills 40

Negotiating Skills Freight Capacity Benchmarking 40