GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

That means identifying areas of waste, overlap and large volumes and enabling continuous improvement through the use of transportation metrics to track performance. Leveraging data for continuous improvement makes transportation optimization more synonymous with managed transportation.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Medical Devices.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

We have talked a great deal about the evaulation of suppliers on our blog and this post continues that great tradition. When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. Cost of quality.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

High freight volumes across all industries in the trucking market are expected to continue into 2022.? The added strain on resources is on track to force high freight volumes to continue well into the next year. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2020

The top freight KPIs you need to succeed enable continuous improvement, rely on real-time visibility and apply the latest in freight analytics capabilities. Furthermore, the use of freight metrics and KPIs is a testament to the.read More.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 14, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” We’ll publish every Tuesday right on the Cerasis blog and Freight Institute. We hope you enjoy this very first episode of The Freight project podcast! We hope you enjoy!

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The implications of reduced cost in just this one area of processing and freight payment management can have a significant impact on profits. But freight payment remains a very complex and often error-prone process. What Are Freight Payment Services. Freight payment service may also be known as freight audit and payment.

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EC Sourcing Group

MARCH 12, 2023

A supplier scorecard is the result of supplier analysis based on a set of key performance indicators and metrics. Steps for building a supplier scorecard: Focus on the purpose of the scorecard by recognizing and determining the right measures and metrics, or, your KPI’s.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our first post covered the Top 5 Freight Management blogs of 2016. e-Book] The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, & Freight Metrics & KPIs.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

The next step in procurement is then managing vendors and keeping service providers accountable for continued improvement. All KPIS have metrics to measure. One of the goals of the SLA/KPI should be Continuous Improvement or Kaizen (LEAN initiative). What is a Service Level Agreement (SLA)?

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 6, 2021

Of course, that’s possible only if a company can visualize the full movement of freight and know when it makes sense, financially and strategically, to take those steps. Track the Right Performance Metrics. The next key to transportation network optimization rests with performance metrics. Download the White Paper.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Do you have the right metrics? Metrics show how your supply chain is performing – providing they are the right ones to do the job. Inappropriate metrics can give a false or incomplete picture of supply chain performance. Second, what metrics are the best indicators of performance in terms of these goals?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

To that end, every warehouse manager’s role is to manage the physical environment, loadshifting equipment and people, to decrease the chances of collision and accidents, and often, to help the flow of freight via outbound and inbound freight management; an entire process known as warehouse traffic management. Read the full Post.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

The relationship will not work without trust and Continuous Improvements through constant communication in your relationship. As a contract customer, upfront costs will be a subject of discussion and negotiation. Yes, I stress partnership and collaboration.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system. Supply Chain News.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2015

Commitment to Continuous Improvement, Not Just Short-term Savings. Transportation optimization is more than moving freight for the lowest cost or a short-term boost in performance; it’s also about continuous improvement delivered through smart, data-driven planning and efficient execution.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s Podcast episode Cerasis welcomes our very own Freight Desk Manager, Chris Longner. The Cerasis Freight Desk takes care of all of shipper customers’ inbound and outbound routing services. We hope you enjoy! Download eBook.

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Softeon

MAY 20, 2018

1 - Control your freight. 4 - Communicate metrics to your employees. Your frontline management must know how to execute things that come from your metrics. 6 - Improve your inbound supply chain. If you invest in a subscription SaaS model, you get automatic continuous improvement on site.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 6, 2013

Continuous Improvement Initiatives. Logistics Management 3pl kpi examples key process indicators KPI kpi logistik KPIs kpis for freight logistics key process indicators logistics metrics examples LTL key process indicators service level agreement SLA SLA/KPI SLA/KPIs' Turnaround time. Cost Reduction agreements over time.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

We then rated companies on their ability to manage and improve a portfolio of metrics: operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Based on the analysis of supply chain improvement (as measured by the Supply Chain Index ) and supply chain performance, we ranked the supply chain leaders by industry.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2015

I also spoke with him about leveraging the right metrics and carrier scorecards to manage performance and using technology to enable smart and efficient processes. When I came into this business in 1990 someone said, “I need to reduce my price and improve service.” Twenty-five years later, I’m still hearing the same thing.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2017

Next, align your service level expectations by rewarding outstanding performance and standardizing metrics about on-time delivery, invoice accuracy and communication. Last but not least, create efficiencies and offer value to your carriers, shippers and 3PL, such as reducing costs and improving carrier margins, among others.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

This monster ship, which is as long as the Empire State Building and weighs about 200,000 metric tons, became stuck due to high winds, and no one seems to be able to get it out. Well, what about air freight? Can’t we just pay more for premium freight. It may take weeks, by some estimates.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

3PLs are being asked by shippers to create better metrics to provide both added understanding and a deeper perspective as to what’s occurring inside their business both yesterday, in real time and tomorrow. Understanding and executing upon on-time delivery is a given nowadays.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

The cloud-based supply chain software can be customized to suit your industry, your transportation , freight-forwarding and warehousing specialty, import-export regulations. It also reduces your resources and improves processes. Continuous Improvement. The cloud-based logistics has lots of metric tools.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Processes also enable cross training and continuous improvement. Continuous improvement. Closely tied to process is continuous improvement. As a 3PL learns more about the client, there should be improvement (lower cost, higher on time performance, etc.). Measurement. to monitor their performance.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

“High freight, fuel and labor costs are forcing food distributors to streamline their businesses,” begins the recent article in the Wall Street Journal. The piece revealed a rise in operating expenses of 6% at world’s largest food distributor, Sysco Foods and a boost of 2% at US Foods.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

What does that mean for a shipper dealing with hundreds or thousands of freight invoices monthly? . Shippers can get a handle on their expenses by tracking freight invoices and improving their logistics strategy. . Freight Audit in Multiple Modes. In other words, errors are common, even with the best intentions.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Guide The Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Best Practices Guide serves as a valuable resource to help you evaluate and address your specific maritime freight sourcing and procurement needs effectively.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

But they are more than just whiteboards – they are visual management tools that help drive alignment, consistency, creativity, team-building and continuous improvement. A key part of our daily discussions is customer KPI metrics. This simple communications tool provides a wealth of important information at a glance.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

Ordering larger quantities also helps you to achieve economies of scale and reduces freight and transport expenses, but too much raw material inventory means an increased risk of waste. Bulk purchasing of raw materials provides manufacturers with a buffer against spikes in customer demand, and supply chain issues.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that would improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon emissions. billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

So it is important to have several mechanisms in place to track performance, including: key performance metrics, regular reviews and processes for making adjustments. Even the best laid plan that rigorously follows the first three steps outlined here is not going to remain unscathed by the vagaries of real life.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 19, 2016

How to fix the problem: Some measures that your company can take to prevent supply chain cost blowouts as a result of inefficiency include: Implement a continuous improvement program, such as lean or Six Sigma. Improve integration of IT applications to improve visibility. Freight Costs.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Let's talk about the outputs, or desired metrics worth measuring, in each category of what a logistics company might provide. Cerasis is squarely focused on transportation management through technology and managed services , however, there are logistics companies who offer fulfillment, warehousing, freight forwarding, and more.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Secondly, a lot of improvements are discovered through conversations between shipper and logistics pro. A highly effective shipper will use metrics or key process indicators (KPIs) to monitor logistics performance. Great shippers know that measuring performance is only the first step; driving improved performance is the ultimate goal.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

The first post in this series broke down what is supplier quality management and the steps to evaluate suppliers and the second post gave you insight into the metrics to look out for by 6 major industries. If you have visited these Suppliers and reviewed their quality systems, you can talk about Continuous Improvement to improve quality.

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