Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Providing your logistics partner with additional lead time can be critical in ensuring better rates and securing capacity in any market. But with freight conditions like those we have seen throughout most of 2020, building in additional lead time is an even more essential piece of your logistics operational puzzle.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

When it comes to the logistics industry, whether it's transportation management contracts or warehouse contracts, there are a million moving parts, and as many questions. In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Third-party logistics has grown substantially over the past several decades. Initially, generalized firms found the most success in arranging transportation for organizations of all shapes and sizes. To solve supplier challenges, CPG shippers should look to specialized providers as a dependable solution to their supply chain issues.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 10, 2020

While Grealou spoke of manufacturing, that view applies to all shippers and the need to measure throughput. That’s why shippers need to track shipping data and the supply chain KPI values that affect both throughput and financial stability. But it’s always subject to logistics analytics interpretation.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

For shippers working with retailers to bring their healthcare products to market, logistics has emerged as a reliable source of competitive differentiation. And one of the most dependable ways shippers can unlock the power of the supply chain is by partnering with a specialized third-party logistics provider.

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

After all, with CPU, the customer handles picking up your product from your facilities, which seemingly eliminates the time-consuming day-to-day execution of transportation scheduling. That sounds like it would be ideal, especially for brands that do not have sophisticated logistics departments. What is Customer Pick-Up or CPU?

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2022

But is a customer pickup (CPU) service the only option for shippers? Suppliers opt into a CPU service initially thinking they’ve escaped the headache that comes with coordinating shipping and logistics. Why CPU Arrangements Don’t Benefit CPG Brands. Fused with U.S. Fused with U.S. Cut to new pickup, fuel, and late fees.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 13, 2021

Challenges brought on by COVID-related disruption are forcing shippers to adjust supply chain strategies to accommodate fervent demand, rising logistics costs, and scarcer trucking capacity. It is further exacerbating issues that shippers have faced for quite some time—rising rates and shrinking capacity. percent and 13.5

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 9, 2021

Successfully managing delivery to critical retail customers is essential to mastering cosmetic logistics. Excelling at transportation to retailers is a component that all cosmetic manufacturers can master to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency. Let’s take a look at how the right cosmetic logistics partner can help.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

This blog intends to assist you through the labyrinth of procurement training by pointing out the most reliable courses that fit your objectives and aspirations and hence act as your compass in the realm of procurement training, whether you’re hoping to break into the sector, looking to up skill, or yearning for promotion chances.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Dustin is a supply chain expert who blogs about logistics and supply chain topics for Kinaxis. Eventually, I moved into some consulting, doing a lot of lean and supply chain work. The last time we talked, you were a general manager of a third-party logistics provider. I’ve been calling it a 3PL sales platform.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 15, 2020

As noted by Inbound Logistics , “Many manufacturers start assembling products, mapping out product specs to determine capacity needs, and working with their transportation and distribution partners on reliable and cost-effective logistics solutions up to six months in advance.”. The Benefits of a Responsive Supply Chain.

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Locus

DECEMBER 1, 2021

“The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.” ~Sun With bottlenecks in manufacturing and rising labor shortages in transporting goods, businesses struggle to counter toy shortage. With bottlenecks in manufacturing and rising labor shortages in transporting goods, businesses struggle to counter toy shortage.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2016

At Transplace’s recent Shipper Symposium, a diverse group of shippers, logistics experts and analysts came together to discuss the latest industry trends and obstacles faced by supply chain and transportation professionals, and identify strategies for addressing these issues and improving operations.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

One of the most consistent ways to find savings in transportation is through flexibility. But in the world of retail transportation, very few shippers have the ability to be flexible with their deliveries. Shippers need to know the ins-and-outs that each big-box customer requires, and no retailer is the same.

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TMC

JUNE 23, 2016

The demands on your logistics management operation have increased to a point where it’s time to consider adopting a managed services model. In some ways, managed services solutions are a level up from traditional third party logistics provider (3PL) models, where a 3PL handles carriers and negotiates rates for you. Where are you now?

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

When shopping truck rates, most shippers compare prices on a given lane from various carriers to find the lowest rate and cheapest provider. That way, you are not left vulnerable to added expenses after completing transport. Insights into Transportation Performance. Expertise and Logistics Problem-Solving.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2021

Last mile logistics remains a confusing part of the modern supply chain. While initially perceived as relatively simple, last mile logistics are much more critical than many shippers realize. The last mile delivery is the actual point of interaction between a given shipper and the customer.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2017

Supply chain mistakes like the five common examples I’m about to reveal , all have the potential to handicap business performance—which is why your company should avoid them (or address them if it’s too late for avoidance). Is Your Company Making These 5 Supply Chain Mistakes? Overlooking/Misunderstanding Cost-to-serve.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

These degrees gave me the learning I needed to have both shop floor exposure and board room experience. Subscribe Here! Email Address. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. This interview is with Paul Kretz. I first met Paul at Celestica.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 3, 2021

The recent cyberattack that resulted in the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline has returned the issue of cybersecurity to the forefront of logistics conversations, reports CNBC. Much like the Colonial Pipeline, a break in the flow of goods and services within transportation results in a disruption to the customer experience.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 16, 2020

Accidents happen in transportation. When damage does happen, shippers can take action to ensure they can recover lost revenue. However, there are specific actions that shippers need to take to ensure the party responsible for the damage is liable. But there is good news. What is a Freight Claim? Complete Carrier Payment.

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Zipline Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Requesting transportation bids through a logistics request for proposal (RFP) is a common and recurring practice for organizations that have high volume orders that ship on recurring freight lanes. Some shippers invite transportation bids to be submitted once per year. Others ask for the process to be completed quarterly.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

That’s the first big mistake I want to address in this article, after which I’ll share information about ten other freight management mistakes we commonly see at Logistics Bureau while working with clients on supply chain improvement. The answer is that the approach could cost your company vast sums of money in unnecessary logistics costs.

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Freightera

JULY 21, 2023

For shipping purposes, you only need to worry about the GST which is applied to all shipments within Canada and varies depending on the province. Shipping within the United States and shipping in Canada have distinct differences that impact the shipping process, costs, and overall efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog from Lance Surety Bond , a provider of freight broker bonds, among many others. Cerasis holds a $250,000 freight broker bond, and all 3PLs who handle transportation management must have a freight broker bond in order to do business.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

According to Transport Dive , “Morgan Stanley said in an Oct. To help shippers maintain control over increasing shipping rates and changing surcharges, this blog will explore: The role of an advanced business intelligence software in managing and being able to reduce shipping cost s.

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Zipline Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2021

We are here to break down what you need to master delivery into the retailer’s various distribution centers. To better understand how to do that, we will look at what CPG shippers need to keep in mind when working with Target. Target is one of the nation’s most prominent retailers and serves as a goal outlet for many CPG brands.

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USC Consulting Group

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In part 1 of this blog series about logistics, we talked about the state of the industry today. We who work with logistics have seen supply chain disruptions before. Foreign manufacturing partners can’t get the materials they need to do the job. The perfect logistics storm. What logistics companies can do.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 23, 2021

Outsourcing logistics services has become a common practice among CPG brands. Shippers of all sizes can find advantages in their supply chains by working with expert firms with a thorough understanding of market conditions and best practices. What a shipper can gain in ease of execution, it loses in other vital competencies.

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 4, 2018

In the modern globalized world of logistics, the shipper has more options than ever. In a market with thousands of third party logistics (3PL) providers it can be a daunting task figuring out which provider belongs where along each link of your supply chain. First Party Logistics (1PL): This is where it all begins.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

There are many terms in logistics to consider, such as last mile logistics and last mile delivery , but they end up sounding confusing because all freight has a last mile portion. Transportation Terminology Glossary of Terms. Carrier: Utilizes trucks and/or trailers to move goods from point A to point B.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2015

We continue our top articles from each of our main 5 categories today by covering the top 10 logistics articles that were the most viewed in 2015. We write to five main categories on the Cerasis blog: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. Top Logistics Articles of 2015.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

There are several elements in an effective logistics strategy, with the ultimate goal of identifying the most cost-effective service levels and developing plans and processes that enable the company to operate as close to those optimal service levels as possible.

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The Lean Supply Chain

MARCH 22, 2015

o Transport—unnecessary movement of product. o Packaging—containers that transport air or allow damage. o Transport—unnecessary movement of product. o Packaging—containers that transport air or allow damage. One reason may be that they haven’t made the paradigm shift as to how to implement lean.

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Freightera

MAY 20, 2022

Making sure everything goes where it needs to is quite a lot of work and, for the lack of a better word, logistics ! That’s why we’ve created this guide, to help you remember some potential mistakes and avoid having your wallet remind you instead. So shippers, do yourselves a favor and diversify your carrier selection.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

That’s why we’ve created this list of the top logistics and supply chain journalists and thought leaders that we follow and suggest you check out in 2020. . That’s why we’ve created this list of the top logistics and supply chain journalists and thought leaders that we follow and suggest you check out in 2020. .

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