GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Brick-and-mortar locations that have not ventured into the realm of e-commerce will falter in comparison to companies that have already embraced e-commerce. The winning e-commerce shipping strategy must consider the fact that online shoppers may not have any real interaction with physical customer service representatives.

Resource Reduction 182

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

By having more efficient delivery routes, warehouses, and inventory systems in place, companies can reduce their operational costs while still delivering great customer service.” . “Logistics can help businesses save money by providing them with the tools to optimize their supply chains. Logistics helps to create value.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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Freightos

JUNE 9, 2018

JOIN OVER 1,000 TOP FORWARDERS AND CARRIERS AUTOMATING AIR FREIGHT. DISCOVER AIR FREIGHT SOLUTIONS. Get Air Freight Standardized. Customer expectations will demand interoperability and it’s up to the industry to move to truly open modern standards and accelerate adoption. Get Air Freight Dynamic. That can’t last.

Cargo 120

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 25, 2016

The recently implemented TMS-using transportation department works hard with the TMS tools to gain visibility into carrier rates, shipment planning, order tracking, tendering/carrier assignment and freight settlement. TMS SuperUsers use their solutions to drive comparisons not just of their current performance against their past performance.

Benchmarking 60

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2018

The days of using simple technologies and manual processes are over, and shippers must evolve to maintain competitive advantage and provide superior customer service. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. Both carriers announced freight rate increases of nearly 5 percent in December.

Transportation Management 182

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Consumer retail may have taken the first hit, but customer expectations are upping the ante in every vertical. Not even B2B is spared from these changing expectations (which is why we at Freightos launched an online freight marketplace ). By comparison, that’s almost as large as the15th largest US passenger fleet.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 133

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reports indicate that returns are higher when products are sold online, with an average return rate of 30% for ecommerce purchases, in comparison with 10% for brick-and-mortar sales. As a result, regardless of freight costs, seamless mail-in returns to the distribution center or ecommerce site are almost better for retailers.

Retail 296

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

He began his career in transportation with ABF Freight in 1991 as a Pricing Analyst, progressing through several positions including Director – Rating & Traffic Services. He is a two-time winner of ABF Freight’s President’s Club. He is a two-time winner of ABF Freight’s President’s Club. Scooter on LinkedIn.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 12, 2017

Choosing freight carriers is not the easiest of tasks, so it’s understandable why companies often overlook the need for a freight review , even when such an undertaking is long overdue. Read and Heed the Signs that Freight Review is Due. But how do you know when it’s the right time to conduct a freight review?

Negotiating Skills 40

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Freightera

JUNE 29, 2017

Transport News INTL has just selected Freightera as “Best Online Freight Marketplace – North America” in their Logistics, Warehouse & Supply Chain Awards 2017! As such the firm needs to offer the very highest standards of service and support, as Eric emphasises. We caught up with Eric Beckwitt to find out more.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 28, 2021

As highlighted by Hellenic Shipping News , ocean freight has seen a steady increase in recent months, but those impressive numbers are dwarfed by more than double the dry container freight rates and demands. It is a customized way to track shipping costs and monitor expenses and operational costs within a multi-level company.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Third party logistics (3PL) is the function by where the owner of goods outsources numerous components of the supply chain to a 3PL company that can perform the management function of the clients’ customs, inbound freight, distribution, warehousing, order fulfilment and outbound freight to the client’s customers.

3PL 120

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

As we see this year, there are more cars on the road (meaning carriers want that attractive freight), and we are also seeing tight capacity. Don't let the bird not be the star of the show, make sure your freight is ready to go! That’s not just good news for consumers; capacity is opening up for freight carriers.

Turkey 120

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Veridian Solutions

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Today, warehouses can utilize robots in all aspects of fulfillment processing , including both inbound and outbound freight management. Better customer service levels. Up next, we’ll stroll into the top four applications of AMR in the warehouse and where the technology is heading for both the industry and customer service.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

By implementing a shipping solution to your eCommerce website, especially one with the real-time update capabilities, allows your customers to check their orders from any place, at any time. It provides you instant, 24/7 access for greater data control, improved customer services, and more efficient order processing.

Shipping 98

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 23, 2018

If your company’s freight spend is $1 million, that 1 percent amounts to lost opportunities of $10,000. Now, imagine the savings if 1 percent of your parcel shipments, which make up 75 percent of total freight spend, cost half as much as they do now. Start with your organization’s existing freight spend on parcel shipping.

Analytics Software 137

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

An organization will introduce significant structural improvements in an integrated, cost-effective freight and distribution network to deliver exposure, minimize expenses and improve the quality of customer satisfaction. Review haulers and expediters for: Cost comparison — Make sure you know who gives you the best value.

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

In today’s and similar markets, carriers are more likely to turn down freight that they have previously moved. Since April, we have seen freight rapidly recover, which has thinned capacity and driven up rates across the country. Carriers and drivers deserve the same high level of respect given to other business service providers.

Third Party Logistics 52

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Parade

JULY 15, 2019

It is no surprise that the average tenure of a CSR is very short— about 2 years in comparison to customer sales reps who have an average tenure of about 8 years. A typical carrier sales rep’s metrics are: 60 outbound calls per day and 10 loads booked each day (spot freight).

Industrial 106

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Parade

JULY 15, 2019

It is no surprise that the average tenure of a CSR is very short— about 2 years in comparison to customer sales reps who have an average tenure of about 8 years. A typical carrier sales rep’s metrics are: 60 outbound calls per day and 10 loads booked each day (spot freight).

Industrial 97

Industrial Industry Logistics Network Optimization Software Tools 97