Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Walmart’s On-Time In-Full initiative is a compliance measure designed to ensure that freight arrives at a Walmart store or distribution center when it was supposed to, in the quantities expected. Uber Freight is a major provider of managed transportation services. Uber Freight is also able to track both on-time and in-full.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2017

That is a loaded question, loaded with innuendo, desire, financial concerns, questions about the state of the road and weather and much more, but the ways you improve your company are becoming easier to see. Using them means giving up some control over freight selection and how your company operates. What Does It Mean?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2016

Business practices have become synonymous with the application and collection of data for continuous improvement. Furthermore, some data may be of minimal use without comparison to and identification of trends and collaborations between data from other transactions within a given warehouse or transportation system.

Metrics 120

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2018

Poor visibility in freight allocation is a leading reason shippers experience difficulty in managing freight, and this problem is evidence of a disconnect between the person managing freight and company stakeholders. Yesteryear, freight allocation was simpler. Download Here. New Series.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

According to Logistics Management, more parcel carriers are moving heavier parcel shipments to less-than-truckload freight in e-commerce because they’re overwhelmed. This creates a wonderful opportunity for shippers to eliminate the middleman costs by considering the use of less-than-truckload freight options for e-commerce.

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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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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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Kuebix

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Continuous improvement programs are important for reducing waste within your transportation processes – and overall business environment. With rising freight rates, lack of capacity, and the driver shortage, transportation operations must create strategies to eliminate waste, while lowering costs and boosting efficiencies.

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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 will then conclude the 5 main categories by featuring the top 10 freight articles of 2015. A Look To 2018 and Beyond.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Freight Audit may not be the sexiest aspect of transportation management, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t play a critical role in helping companies effectively manage and control their transportation spend, as well as provide valuable insight to drive continuous improvement.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Blake serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , a family-owned dedicated logistics provider since 1932. About Blake Grolmus Blake Grolmus serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems. Ruan has over 5,000 team members, including 4,000 truck drivers.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2018

(Eagan, MN) – North American third-party logistics (3PL) company, Cerasis, in partnership with Pierbridge , a leading transportation management software development company, announces the addition of multi-parcel carrier shipping management to the Cerasis Rater, a web-based transportation management system (TMS).

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2019

Editor’s Note: This article is from Steve Bettwy , Vice President – Quality and Business Continuity, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement at Direct Supply. The post Amazon’s Freight (Train) Is Coming appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. I bet it will.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. So how can you be sure you’re getting the best freight rates possible?

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Ben serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the U.S. Benjamin McLean serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the United States. About Ruan Transportation. About Ben McLean.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 6, 2021

Transportation network optim ization is a leading goal for supply chains around the globe. The finance department needs to know what’s happening within transportation and how that impacts costs and capacity to improve transportation spend management performance. Industry 4.0 Download the White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

As we round out the 5 categories, we come to the place of our expertise: Freight and Transportation Management. As a third party logistics provider squarely focused on freight and transportation management, we also understand that if we only talk about those two categories, we are not thinking well rounded enough.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2015

Freight rating software is a necessity for shippers and 3PLs. There is more at stake in the choice of a freight rating system. When shopping for a Freight Rating Software System with TMS, look for key points that will add value and provide additional benefits for shippers. The Basic Functionality of a Freight Rating System.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Regional supply chains will be shorter and more localised, enabling companies to benefit from reduced lead times, freight costs and emissions, at the same time as increasing control, responsiveness and resilience. Sustainability Everyone is now ever-more conscious of climate change and the importance of the sustainability agenda.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 31, 2021

One of the best tools to achieve those goals is by using freight audits and payment companies. After researching the best freight audit companies, a big question remains: how do you know which is truly the best? Let’s consider some of the top questions to ask when vetting freight audit and payment solutions.

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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. Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

From warehousing and distribution to transportation and fulfillment, Wagner Logistics offers a seamless and integrated solution that meets the unique needs of each client. Their services include warehousing, distribution, transportation, and fulfillment. Episode Sponsor: Greenscreens.ai The Greenscreens.ai

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

This is especially true when outsourcing transportation management, as transportation can include a large part of your overall supply chain and business costs. Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years.

Transportation Management 120

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Brian is passionate about Freight Network Engineering, building relationships, continuous improvement, analytics, and taking a hands-on approach in working with clients and teammates to achieve win-win solutions. Brian is a competitive and compassionate leader and happily married father of two young boys that love trucks.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2015

Building a strong transportation management foundation is a critical prerequisite for companies to execute their supply chain strategies and achieve their growth and financial objectives. When it comes to transportation management, what are the attributes or components of a solid foundation? Then look at how to deploy the strategy.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. 3PLs continue to enhance their ability to drive innovation and deliver “long run” value for their customers.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Taimen Transport LLC is a rapidly growing logistics company located in Chattanooga, TN specializing in over-the-road transportation. Taimen Transport had previously implemented Turvo , replacing a number of legacy systems and processes. Chris Wang, CEO of Taimen Transport. When opportunity called, Taimen answered.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

The pursuit of ever higher efficiency and speed have dominated transformation initiatives for more than forty years, driven in large part by the assumption that raw materials, commodities, warehouse space, transportation capacity and labor will be plentiful and immediately available at stable and often declining cost.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 22, 2019

Based on the top Talking Logistics posts and videos this quarter, it’s clear that transportation management remains a hot topic of interest — everything from how to navigate the twists and turns of the market to how to leverage transportation management systems (TMS) and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 9, 2015

Fortunately, Third-Party Logistics Service Providers (3PLs) offer a solution to this problem to help in gaining efficiency in transportation management. By outsourcing to a transportation management provider, you can reduce your in-house expenses on shipping processes. A Transportation Management Provider Have the Bargaining Chips.

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MercuryGate

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

[link] global transportation management industry continues to grow in response to demand for faster freight, lower freight costs, increased visibility, and ongoing optimization. Improvements within route optimization bolster customer satisfaction […].

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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! We achieve excellence by continuously improved automatic processes, 100% online instant booking, and unmatched 5 star customer service.

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Freight Plus

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Moreover, market conditions like the trucking capacity crisis have shippers struggling to move freight on their own. Transportation management firms are businesses that are dedicated entirely to your supply chain and logistics. Here are 6 reasons why you need a transportation management firm: Technology. Scale & Negotiation.

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GTG Technology Group

JANUARY 9, 2018

Top Trends in Transportation Management Software Development. Those that do will transform into innovative companies that offer customers the best in transportation service. Those that do will transform into innovative companies that offer customers the best in transportation service. No Longer a Choice.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2016

enVista Releases New Analytics Dashboards for Freight Audit and Payment Solution. June 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Business Intelligence and analytics are playing a more critical role in freight audit, as I discussed with Stephen Craig and Sarah Riblon from enVista in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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