Zipline Logistics

MARCH 7, 2023

If you’re a toys & games brand and ready to dominate your category, it’s time to stop playing small and get on the shelf. retail stores versus total domestic annual sales data for the toys & games industry. Using Zipline expert calculations, the revenue opportunity cost left on the shelf in just one week is $168.2

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Even in the worst of times, a resilient supply chain bends and stretches but never snaps. The coronavirus disruptions highlighted the stressed nature of lean and just-in-time inventories. Utilize a TMS That provides real-time data to remain agile. Tips For Building Supply Chain Resiliency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. These are just a recent indication of the disruption from weather events and natural disasters that your supply chain may encounter. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. Cyber threats and attacks.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 28, 2023

If you’re an automotive brand and ready to dominate your category, it’s time put a solid logistics strategy in the driver’s seat. How On-Time Delivery Impacts Gross Profit* Annual Revenue On-Time Delivery Performance Gross Profit $1M 77% 346,500 $1M 95% 427,500 *This example assumes the $1M company operates at a 45% gross margin.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. Capacity constraints continue to come under microscope as shippers look for a better understanding to the state of the market. Capacity constraints continue to come under microscope as shippers look for a better understanding to the state of the market. That’s an astonishing $933.30

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Rapid Scalability and Leveraging the Collective Buying Power of a Large 3PL . With demand for drivers often exceeding availability, shippers find themselves forced to pay more to secure capacity and drivers across many industries. Just a few years ago, many faced repeated price increases of more than 10-15 percent over .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 3, 2021

What is a 3PL? Benefits of using a 3PL article and permission to publish here provided by Janelica Jenkins. Outsourcing logistics to third-party logistics providers, known as 3PLs, is an increasingly popular option. What’s behind the surge in popularity for 3PLs , and why does it make sense for many businesses to use them?

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Finding the right space, running an effective order fulfillment system and sourcing great talent are just some of the many challenges facing operations managers. Commonly known as 3PLs , these are businesses that specialize in providing outsourced logistical support. How does a 3PL warehouse work?

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

If you’re a sporting goods brand and ready to dominate your category, it’s time to stop playing small and win more shelf space. Continually failing to meet these standards can add up to significant costs for any brand. Billion $6.55 Billion $6.55

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Last year, truck capacity demand reached historic highs due to a combination of factors, including ongoing equipment and labor shortages. The ongoing driver shortage will continue to contribute to rate volatility as carriers seek to secure capacity. It’s not as easy as just building more trucks.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Matt and his partner, Derek Loftus started popcapacity in 2021 with the goal of delivering frictionless 3PL warehousing and fulfillment capacity by leveraging marketplace style technology and AI. Our platform was designed to reduce amount of time and cost associated with sourcing new warehouse and fulfillment space.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

As a result, many shippers are revising their strategy from just-in-time inventory to just-in-case based on the hard lessons of the past two years. Tightened Capacity. Labor shortages will have a lasting effect, effectively reducing capacity for carriers and terminals. LTL Industry Macro Trends. Accessorial Fees.

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Despite this disruption, third-party logistics (3PL) providers have gone to great lengths to keep their 3PL services running full steam and prevent interruption. In this article, we’ll look at some of the things 3PLs are doing behind the scenes to keep your products flowing to your customers.

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

How On-Time Delivery Impacts Gross Profit* Annual Revenue On-Time Delivery Performance Gross Profit $1M 77% 346,500 $1M 95% 427,500 *This example assumes the $1M company operates at a 45% gross margin. Did you know…? In 2023, the global footwear market is projected to be worth almost $445 Billion U.S.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

While you can build and staff your own warehouse and perform these services yourself, more and more companies see the value in handing warehousing operations off to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business.

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Healthcare Industry & Gross Profit Opportunity As the retail industry has evolved throughout the last decade, most retailers have begun to institute strict compliance programs to encourage suppliers to deliver to distribution centers on time. Did you know…? Billion U.S. Billion $1.17 Billion 5% $58.5 Billion $1.17

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Logility

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It’s time to evolve your supply chain from one-size-fits-all to purpose-built. It’s time for business leaders to let go of traditional assumptions, processes, and decision-making behaviors and start restructuring their operations to achieve maximum efficiency and flexibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2022

Brook does more than just deliver furniture and housewares; they bring the furniture inside, set it up, and make sure everything is comfortably in its place. Brook does more than just deliver furniture and housewares; they bring the furniture inside, set it up, and make sure everything is comfortably in its place.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

Today, shippers face increased regulations, unstable market conditions and capacity concerns that make it near impossible for a newly divested company to achieve all of its goals without the expertise and support of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Step 3: Develop a Customer-Centric Supply Chain Model.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 25, 2022

Brokers access carriers through the Trucker Tools app, which has been downloaded 2 million times in North America and offers drivers tools for life on the road, including a fuel optimizer, document scanner, and leading digital marketplace. Trucker Tools just made finding middle ground easier for brokers, carriers. Trucker Tools.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

The demand caught off-guard those retailers and suppliers who relied on just-in-time inventory practices. In response, supply chain leaders are partnering with 3PLs, like GlobalTranz, who offer warehousing capabilities to transform their warehouse network and bring their products closer to the customer for rapid fulfillment.

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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

That’s where partnering with a 3PL can help. From getting expert insight into the freight industry to booking lanes at the most affordable rates available, the benefits of partnering with a 3PL far outweigh going it alone! Partnering with a 3PL gives you access to the best shipping rates possible. Affordable Solutions.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. It’s not enough to have a Plan B, just in case. These are just a recent indication of the disruption from weather events and natural disasters that your supply chain may encounter. Cyber threats and attacks.

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Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In the competitive world of e-commerce and supply chain management, ensuring timely and efficient product deliveries can be the difference between a repeat customer and a missed opportunity. Missed the real-time buzz? Insights are just a click away! But what really is the magic behind these seamless deliveries?

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

I’ve worked in the supply chain for 30+ years, working for major retailers including Kmart, Michaels and Five Below, as well as on the 3PL and logistics side with companies including FedEx, where I was Vice President of Global Transportation, and UPS, where I worked as Vice President of Supply Chain Design. Image source: Bloomberg.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

Because in supply chains, surprises tend to mean wasted time and added expense. Develop a comprehensive truckload strategy so you’re prepared to handle just about anything. The key to a great truckload strategy is aligning capacity communities with attribute segments of your freight portfolio.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

And, more than ever, these decisions have to be made on the fly, in real-time. Even before the emergence of COVID-19, next-day and same-day delivery promises from mega retailers, as well as new delivery models such as store pick-up, were driving increasing customer expectations — not just in retail, but in every industry.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. Whether in packing a freight truck or tracking invoices, wasted time and resources can quickly eat into your margins. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 18, 2024

Third-party logistics (3PL) are fulfilling gaps between elevated demand and limited supply while remaining accessible, affordable, and compliant. Another emerging trend around inbound logistics is the robustness of inbound operations in the face of global fluctuations in the economy, capacity, and delivery times.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

According to Mr. Sobeck, the SupplyOn solution means that when you need to “register a supplier or to update their information, you only need to do that once instead of several times.” ZF sends the call-off, along with the forecast, not just to their suppliers, but to their carriers and 3PLs. at the ZF Group. We relied on that.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 5, 2021

Hook Logistics is a 3rd Party logistics (3PL) firm that provides quality fulfillment services at transparent, fair rates. GlobalTranz is leading the market in innovative logistics technology that optimizes the efficiency of freight movement and matches shipper demand and carrier capacity in near real-time.

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Parade

MARCH 7, 2022

Maintenance tends to be much easier, and updates are sent out to customers in real-time via the web as a part of the package rather than paying extra for updates and waiting for them to be implemented on-site. That time savings combined with advanced features leads to Tai TMS customers booking an average of 30% more loads.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 10, 2022

We are overjoyed in being recognized as a Leader for 11 consecutive times; read our blog post to learn more. Several Gartner sessions reflected on how maintaining business as usual will no longer work: Just in time (JIT) now becomes just in case: 60% of supply chains were designed for cost and efficiency rather than resilience and agility.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2018

In today’s age, full truckload is in-demand, and rates are rising much faster than this time last year, by 25 percent in some markets, explains the Journal of Commerce. In today’s age, full truckload is in-demand, and rates are rising much faster than this time last year, by 25 percent in some markets, explains the Journal of Commerce.

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3PL Insights

MAY 19, 2020

Businesses across the country are making plans to reopen and looking for solutions to make up for the time lost due to COVID-19. With unemployment hitting a high of 30 million people, the economy will need time to stabilize back to where it was before the outbreak. What We’ve Learned. New Business Implementations.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 14, 2022

Though less tight than the major markets, capacity can still be hard to come by if you’re looking for a warehouse in North Carolina. You buy or lease the space yourself and spend the time, money, and resources necessary to operate it. a 3PL contract warehousing arrangement). Lease and have Kanban act as your 3PL provider, or.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 12, 2024

Between ruthless quotas, grueling hours, and a shrinking talent pool, third-party logistics (3PL) managers struggle on all fronts to staff up. So how can already overworked 3PL managers lure in new employees and possibly retain them during challenging labor times? The answer isn’t by adding more chaos — it’s robots!

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