The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2023

Seth Clevenger and Joe Lynch discuss the top 100 logistics companies. Seth is Managing Editor of features at Transport Topics. He plans, writes and edits news features for Transport Topics’ weekly newspaper, supplemental publications and TTNews.com. Clevenger, currently based in Alexandria, Va.,

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Turvo

AUGUST 26, 2021

Understanding the capabilities of a transportation management system, or TMS, and its impact on the modern supply chain network requires a good understanding of these systems and what they entail. Often, these systems are part of a more extensive supply chain management setup that helps managers and customers stay connected.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2018

The Freight Project Podcast – Episode 2 – Greg Braun – C3 Solutions – Why Using Logistics & Transportation Technology is Vital to Gain “Shipper of Choice” On today’s episode we welcome Greg Braun, Senior Vice President of C3 Solutions a Yard Management & Dock Scheduling software platform.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. Transportation visibility is clearly not only for trucks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and looks at the difficult decision of transitioning in-house logistics to managed services. The supply chain is evolving, and the standards used for managed logistics transportation services today are more data- and technology-driven than those of the past.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Current and future capacity crunches are often analyzed for impact in the U.S., The same holds true for their impacts on varying transportation modes. rely on these three dominant transportation modes, let’s look at how capacity crunches affect them. FT Is First to Feel the Effects of Capacity Crunches.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 4, 2024

The Power of Capacity Retail success boils down to making the best promise possible to customers and then keeping that promise. Capacity,” says Lawrence Roycroft, director of commerce at Blue Yonder. The capacity constraints of a network can make or break whether your business keeps its promises to customers.

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Kuebix

APRIL 25, 2019

Challenges like the driver shortage, capacity crunch, increased final mile delivery expectations and rising freight prices have shippers looking for ways to improve their supply chains. The solution to these problems is to implement a transportation management system (TMS).

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. Figure 1: Transportation IT Spend Change Next 2 Years (Source: Descartes).

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Workforce shortages and other challenges abound throughout all transportation sectors, and while this may revitalize investments in localized manufacturing, expanded warehousing to hold more inventory, and other efforts, these changes do not solve today’s issues. Carrier capacity tops the list of parcel shippers’ challenges.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 6, 2023

That’s where transportation management systems, or TMS, comes in. TMS provides businesses with a clear view of how the supply chain is functioning and enabling them to manage it effectively. What is a transportation management system (TMS)? Transportation management systems can perform a variety of functions.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2021

No carrier or mode has been excluded from the increased demand of e-commerce and a customer base that’s anxious for a return to normalcy, including the LTL transportation sector. Capacity constraints within truckload and parcel have led to spillover within the LTL market resulting in capacity shortages. State of the LTL Market.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

For logistics leaders, continued supply chain volatility has increased the use of shorter-term contracts and reliance on the spot market to access freight capacity. According to FTR Transportation Intelligence, contract truckload rates are 10% higher year-over-year. Read more Checklist for Creating a Capacity Capture Plan.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2017

Last year, the technology trends in logistics seemed straightforward, and many of our technology predictions came true. Technology in logistics grew beyond imagination in 2016, and you need to understand how and why. The TMS Became More Than What It Was: TMSaaS. Multiple Companies Sought to Replace the Deficit Left by Amazon Robotics.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2017

Unless your organization has been absent from the takeover of TMS in the conversations of online and print media, you have likely encountered plenty of reasons why a transportation management system (TMS) benefits shippers. Let’s take a closer look at how Transportation Management System ROI actively strengthens supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

That is the word being used to describe the state of the logistics industry in 2017, reports William B. Last year, the 2016 State of Logistics Report alluded to rising shipping volume, partially responsible for decreased overhead costs, as a driving force behind declining overhead costs across all modes of shipping.

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E2open

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Expanded technology partnership enables shippers to optimize logistics and transportation spend in e2open’s Carrier Marketplace AUSTIN, Texas – Nov. Our goal is to continue to serve that market need, strategically providing shippers with excess capacity and rate optimization when their primaries are not available.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Today's post will cover the top 5 Transportation Management blogs from 2016 so far. Top Transportation Management Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far. Get The Full List Here.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics. What Is Last Mile Logistics? . Last Mile Logistics Are Crucial to Modern E-Commerce and Omnichannel Supply Chains. As explained by John D.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2021

GlobalTranz, a logistics service provider, put out a press release on February 23rd where they mentioned that they had achieved 40% growth in revenue, fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. GlobalTranz’s main service lines are freight brokerage – less-than-truckload and truckload – and managed transportation services.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

Transportation cost savings is usually cited as the number one reason companies invest in a transportation management system (TMS), but does the value go beyond that? With the 2018 capacity crunch and scramble to cover loads, I began our discussion by asking Chris about the current state of the TMS market.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2021

Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish. Chris Fish and Joe Lynch discuss bulk food transport. Chris is the Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation by Ruan Transportation which provides Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, and Value-added Warehousing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2021

Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish. Chris Fish and Joe Lynch discuss bulk food transport. Chris is the Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation by Ruan Transportation which provides Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, and Value-added Warehousing.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Unfortunately, warehouse capacity around the country is tight, but available capacity is only being used at rates shy of 70 percent. How can warehouse capacity be both tight and utilized less than 100 percent? Warehouse Capacity Is Tight Warehouse managers have made great strides in implementing systems that utilize automation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2016

We release our second e-book today by focusing on strategic logistics and transportation management creates a competitive business advantage for shippers. You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Leading supply chain collaboration application Turvo recently announced a new partnership with North America’s leading provider of live carrier and API connectivity for transportation management, Banyan Technology. Make the best use of this partnership to augment your transportation management capabilities with Turvo.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 26, 2022

Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Original article: Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Shortages of drivers is just one of the contributors to the difficulties shippers are having in securing the truck capacity they need. Michelle Sodomka, a Senior Director at Open Sky Group.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2023

Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Market Insights data for additional insights and perspective.

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Making The Case for an AI-Driven Transportation Management Software . This speed can essentially mean greater revenue, lesser operational spend and higher logistics efficiencies. This speed can essentially mean greater revenue, lesser operational spend and higher logistics efficiencies.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 9, 2021

Last year, the pandemic disrupted the transportation market, throwing supply and demand out of balance. That imbalance continues today, with tight capacity, increased rates, and ongoing uncertainty for shippers. How will these imbalances impact the transportation market going forward? How can technology help.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2018

Last year Cerasis covered the capacity crunch in great detail, culminating in a helpful and educational e-book titled “ The Great Capacity Crunch: The Current State, Future Outlook, and How Shippers Can Thrive in Any Capacity Crunch.” The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

On today’s episode we welcome Andrew Lynch, Co-Founder & President of Zipline Logistics, an award-winning logistics service provider that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods and food and beverage products. Capacity & Carrier Metrics Resources to Download. Download E-Book.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 31, 2023

Transportation executives have always been tasked with developing annual strategies and execution plans. And since the transportation market is cyclical, with swings in demand and capacity, every year presents new challenges. Read more The post What Dominates the Transportation Management Agenda in 2023?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2020

Today’s shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers (LSP) face an uphill battle in securing available capacity, allocating resources, and planning for an uncertain peak season. The post Big Data-as-a-Service: Creating New Value for Peak Season Agile Logistics appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Unbelievably, the capacity crunch is back the shipping headlines. Cassidy of the Journal of commerce (JOC) noted shippers were expecting a forthcoming slight capacity pinch, but that was before hurricane season arrived. Capacity Crunch Factors Include Increased Deadhead. Fewer Drivers Reduce Available Capacity.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2019

If there is one lesson many companies learned the hard way last year, it’s that you have to be prepared for whatever twists and turns might emerge in the transportation market. The post How to Prepare Your Supply Chain for Transportation Capacity Challenges appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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