GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2020

[link] Leveraging robotics process automation, also known as RPA, is essential to enabling management by exception in logistics. RPA leverages virtual robots to streamline back-office processes and empower shippers, avoiding the need to intervene for every little need. So, Let’s Give You 5 Things, Real Fast! The post 5 Ways RPA Can Enable Management by Exception | VIDEO appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! The global supply chain undergoes a marked shift in standards and expectations for efficiency in the wake of the pandemic. And no supply chain, not even the U.S. Department of Defense, is immune to the effects. There is.read More. The post [WHITE PAPER] Multimodal Shipping – Fact vs Fiction appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

No matter how big or small your shipping company is or how many transport vehicles you have in your fleet, cutting costs, improving delivery times, and preserving customer satisfaction are the primary goals of any business in the industry. One powerful way to improve your results and enhance the value of your services is with.read More. The post The Value of TMS Managed Multimodal Shipping appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

The transportation industry is always looking for new ways to lower costs and save time. There are many areas in which shippers can do so. New systems and advances make connecting with drivers and carriers easier. Analytics unlock the doors to new ways to utilize equipment, and lower freight spend. Even the most basic transportation.read More. The post Automating Back Office Processes to Add Brand Value appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Peak season gets more extensive and more demanding every year. And the upcoming peak season is expected to shatter records. As reported by Supply Chain Dive, “2020 has been a slow year for retailers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the upcoming sales are a great opportunity to boost sales and make up for the.read More. The post Inventory System Concern: Should Companies Always Maintain Peak Season Stock?

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

As the omnichannel peak holiday season quickly approaches, it is imperative to plan extra spending associated with peak season. Some excess spending comes in the form of peak season accessorial charges. Peak season accessorial charges, or peak surcharges, are the variable service fees attached to an invoice for operating during the year’s busiest time because.read More.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The omnichannel peak season for 2020 will be an entirely new beast in logistics. The days of planning for a gradual ramp-up to peak season have vanished. Meanwhile, the need to maximize the value of the existing supply chain technologies has never been higher. As noted by Supply Chain Dive, “Some manufacturers (31%) do not.read More. The post Breaking Down the Barriers to New Technologies During Omnichannel Peak Season appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

[link] In this episode, we start our new series on peak season logistics by talking about the state of ecommerce logistics heading into the 2020 peak season. So, Let’s Talk – E-Commerce Logistics Strategies Successful e-commerce strategies for managing the demands of peak season revolve around how well an organization understands the state of e-commerce.read More.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

[link] Let’s Talk – Omnichannel Integration Organizations, particularly resellers, spent years building the best omnichannel capabilities on the planet. As trucking jobs rise to become the saviors of higher demand during disruption, the economy still suffers. This is an unforeseen era that upended all prior expectations. All signs indicated the future was based on the.read More.

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AUGUST 13, 2020

[link] Lets Talk – Omnichannel and Multimodal Shipping Trends The global supply chain is sick. Problems are beginning to amount to major disruptions, and the current pandemic is just the latest indicator that when things go wrong, and as they often do, traditional processes and standards for mitigating disruptions and eliminating risk may swell.read More.

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AUGUST 12, 2020

Companies outsourcing reverse logistics is quickly becoming a new standard. Instead of relinquishing all controls, companies now have an opportunity to add-on reverse logistics management capabilities from within an existing transportation management system (TMS). As a result, the multi-trillion dollar problem of reverse logistics can finally be controlled.

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JULY 30, 2020

Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! Supply chain performance depends on the efficiency of all operations, including both inbound and outbound processes for resellers, third-parties, and other entities. Such performance is further amplified by effective last mile processes—reducing issues during delivery and providing a.read More.

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JULY 29, 2020

Managing reverse logistics can be challenging. It includes tapping carriers and non-traditional returns options to give customers a positive experience. Unfortunately, the rate of returns and demand for reverse logistics are increasing. As reported by Supply Chain Dive, the Reverse Logistics Association estimated “more than $550 billion worth of returns move through the economy per.read More.

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JULY 22, 2020

The modern supply chain is built on the premise of applied data and strategic performance measurement. As reported by Trimble, a well-thought-out strategy for tracking performance through reverse logistics KPIs allows organizations to reduce administrative costs, shorten cycle times, reduce TCO, increase customer service, and derive more value from returns management.

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JULY 9, 2020

Supply chains face an ongoing crisis with the threat of rising demands across consumers and business-to-business purchasers. Unfortunately, the rising demand is a true risk to the state of reverse logistics. As companies look for ways to meet the rising demand, it is easy to abandon sustainability goals and focus solely on getting things accomplished.read More.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2020

As customers continue to shop online through the remainder of the year, the demand on reverse logistics—particularly the process of managing returns—will skyrocket. It’s the same story; customers want more and more. And, it’s time for businesses to really consider the facts. “The global reverse logistics market is forecast to hit US$603.90 billion by 2025,read More.

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JULY 2, 2020

Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! The state of last mile logistics remains in turmoil. There are plenty of opportunities for advancement, and the demand for a better last mile experience is equal across both business-to-business (B2B) and direct-to-consumer (D2C) logistics. Unfortunately, final mile.read More.

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JUNE 1, 2020

It appears new technology developments and advanced systems continue to push the boundaries of efficiency in logistics, but last mile savings remain elusive. And, last mile cost control is becoming more difficult for both urban and rural deliveries to consumers and business. According to Business Insider, “in rural areas, delivery points along a particular route.read More.

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MAY 26, 2020

Editor’s Note: Today’s article is from Alexa Lemzy from TextMagic who gives us 4 helpful tips for managing your ecommerce orders for multichannel marketplaces. Online sales are an increasingly important part of any business, with the global online marketplace estimated to include 2.14 billion customers by 2021. For many organizations, taking advantage of this growing.read More.

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MAY 11, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic challenged the global and domestic transportation markets in new and profound ways. The standards used for traditional freight management have revealed significant risks lurking just below the surface of modern supply chain management, and for shippers, time is of the essence. It’s no longer a less-than-truckload shipping versus traditional operational problem.

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MAY 5, 2020

Last mile has never been more important than today. During times of massive disruption, the right supply chain management strategies can boost visibility, lower risk, and increase speed of service. Unfortunately, disruptions often occur with little, if any warning, putting company profitability and efficiency at risk. Last mile health, including e-commerce logistics, also suffers irreparable.read More.

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APRIL 22, 2020

The demand for package delivery continues to grow as consumers do more of their shopping online. At the same time, the supply chain is increasingly moving toward just-in-time delivery, meaning logistics companies have less room for error. The loading dock is at the heart of any distribution center, and optimizing loading and unloading is essential to.read More.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 16, 2020

This is part two of the Top 10 Metrics to Track and Manage Risk in the Supply Chain article. Check out part one here. Disruption is nothing new to supply chain professionals. Weather-related events occur, and public health scares always seem present. Then, the COVID-19 crisis changed the game. Now, figuring out the best way.read More. The post Top 10 Metrics to Track and Manage Risk in the Supply Chain – Part 2 appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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MARCH 18, 2020

In early 2020, the market forecast for freight looked bright. The turmoil of the U.S.-China trade war appeared at an end, and few disruptions were believed to cause issues in 2020. Then, coronavirus happened to spread, and now, it will impact global supply chains. It is only a matter of time. Fortunately, understanding the facts.read More. The post What Are the Most Important 2020 Freight Metrics to Know?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2020

Listen to “Building a Life of Logistics Love & Preparedness: From the Military to Civilian Logistics” on Spreaker. Freight & Logistics Resources 2020 Strategic Freight Management Trends Download White Paper An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management Download White Paper Revenue Growth At The Hand Of Improved Digital.read More.

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MARCH 13, 2020

Supply chain leaders often interchangeably refer to both a warehouse management system and an inventory management system as one and the same. However, systems used to manage inventory refer to the combination of technology, including hardware and software, for the following: Product identification Product matching to orders Data analysis Product labeling and management Documentation Reporting The use.read More.

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MARCH 4, 2020

Effective freight management 2020 initiatives will help supply chains stay relevant and competitive with Amazon and the big box retailers. As the world watches the coronavirus’ epidemic spread, the time for rethinking existing freight management 2020 strategies has arrived. More importantly, shippers must recognize that the use of data could solve this crisis and those.read More.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Supply chain leaders are continuously looking for ways to improve inventory management, and the role of technology in the supply chain offers significant advantages. Instead of relying on traditional, outdated inventory management best practices, supply chain leaders should follow these 11 steps to leverage technology and improve inventory management at last. 1.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Listen to “Robotics Process Automation (RPA): The Next Game Changer in Logistics” on Spreaker. Logistics Technology Resources An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management Download White Paper Revenue Growth At The Hand Of Improved Digital Supply Chains Download White Paper The Digital Supply Chain: The Landscape, Trends, Types,read More.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Let’s face it, most of us are sick of hearing about the truck driver shortage (and many argue in the industry that the truck driver shortage is a myth…and any google search on “truck driver shortage myth” will give you years and years of this debate). However, hiring qualified truck drivers remains part of the.read More. The post How Fleets Can Use Technology to Solve any Truck Driver Shortage appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! The state of freight management is continuously changing and evolving to reflect the needs of an increasingly complex supply-chain. Such changes are a result of evolution of industries around the planet, and globalization continues to redefine the basic.read More. The post [WHITE PAPER] 2020 Strategic Freight Management Trends appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Finding the easiest way to save money is not always as simple for the small or mid-sized freight forwarder. Shippers often select their forwarders based on brand power and market penetration. The practice is common in business, and no different in freight, for managers, in this case, a logistics manager, to pick a partner that.read More. The post The Top 10 Freight Forwarding Best Practices for Small/Mid-Sized Freight Forwarders appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Advanced logistics technologies provide an opportunity to do more with less, improve the use of automation within the supply chain, learn from the mountain of data, and find ways to create more engaging experiences in a digital world. Plenty of newer technologies have taken the focal point, including the cloud, machine learning, the Internet of.read More.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2020

The notion of data-driven freight management is not a new concept. All shippers, carriers, freight brokers, 3PL’s, freight forwarders, and other parties are continuously looking for ways to apply and understand data in meaningful forms. Unfortunately, the idea of data-driven freight remains a topic that’s relatively un-explored and ripe for the picking.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2020

Listen to “How E-Commerce is Changing LTL Shipping Practices” on Spreaker. E-Commerce for LTL Solutions Resources E-Commerce Logistics: Background & Considerations for Manufacturers & Distributors Download E-Book See E-Commerce for LTL Solutions from Cerasis View Solutions Tips for Managing Less Than Truckload Shipping in the Age of E-Commerce Download White Paper Using a TMS to.read More.

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JANUARY 6, 2020

Today’s post will cover the the most read logistics and freight blog posts published in 2019. The list of logistics and freight blogs mostly centered on trends and longer form content in white papers. Downloading these white papers will increase your knowledge to better master shipping in 2020, so we highly encourage you to download.read More. The post In Review: Most Read Logistics and Freight Blogs of 2019 appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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DECEMBER 10, 2019

Listen to “End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility: The Always Evolving Quest Driven by Technology” on Spreaker. Supply Chain Technology Resources An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management Download White Paper Revenue Growth At The Hand Of Improved Digital Supply Chains Download White Paper The Digital Supply Chain: The Landscape,read More.

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