Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

Machine learning (ML) techniques can be applied to provide more accurate transit information and estimated arrival times (ETAs) by analyzing the historical shipment data in your transportation management systems. Increased lead time accuracy reduces risks involved in transportation and logistics, improving your overall supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Doug is the CEO of Echo Global Logistics , a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. From 1986 to 1998, Waggoner held a variety of positions in sales, operations, marketing, and engineering at Yellow Transportation before becoming Vice President of Customer Service.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

To achieve lasting success, shippers need to understand how e-commerce shipping strategies are quintessential steps in this process. An Effective E-Commerce Shipping Strategy Mitigates Losses From the “Retail Apocalypse.” This is the making of an effective e-commerce shipping strategy. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Unfortunately, shippers may overlook the biggest obstacle to omnichannel, developing effective e-commerce shipping practices. To avoid the retail apocalypse and achieve omnichannel success, shippers need to understand the challenges of e-commerce shipping, how it contributes to omnichannel success and a few tips to succeed in it.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Customers expect to get whatever they want, whenever they want, at the prices they want and the ability to change their minds up to the delivery time. It sounds like a shipping nightmare, and in some respects, it is. This will require an LTL and e-commerce focused shipping strategy. More revenue for customers.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Top View Cargo containers ship logistics transportation Container Ship Vessel Cargo Carrier. import export logistic international export and import services export products worldwide. The growth seen within e-commerce and online transportation are indicative of changing market trends and consumer purchasing habits.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2023

Hazardous last-mile logistics often impacts parcel shipping during part of the journey to reach the end customer. This ends up becoming a particularly exceptions-prone part of the shipping process. Last-mile delivery tracking informs shippers and customers alike of the delivery window so they can keep up with any changes.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 5, 2017

In the supply chain and logistics industry, exception management is often defined as a process that’s set up to capture information that sets outside the normal parameters of doing business – exceptions to the normal flow of your supply chain, from consumer purchase to packing and shipping to delivery on a customer’s doorstep.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2018

Transportation management will evolve dramatically in 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. Download White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. In this series, we will first talk about how EDI in transportation works and what it is, covering the history of EDI in transportation, the definition, how it works technically, and then some common EDI codes used within the transportation industry.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The pivotal role of a 3PL (third-party logistics) brokerage compan y has expanded transportation options. With years of experience under their belts, they possess the knowledge and resources to streamline your supply chain and keep transportation costs low. Here’s where 3PLs shine.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Shipping products overseas article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. Electronic commerce (e-commerce) has paved the way for easier cross-border transactions, with customers having no qualms of ordering products located halfway across the globe. Why Engage In International Shipping? Subscribe Here!

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

By the end of the year, I realized that the arrival window was merely being postponed automatically and repeatedly at the same cadence, so I called customer service. The distribution center (DC) hadn’t released the order, but customer service didn’t have access to the right systems to see exactly what was wrong.

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Turvo

JULY 20, 2021

For most shipping managers today, the two most significant challenges involve addressing shipping exceptions and overcoming supply chain disruptions. Identifying, addressing, and overcoming exceptions within the shipping network chain is essential for maintaining effective handling and processing. But what does it mean? .

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2017

Freight shipping has relied on the same systems for years, ranging from manual entries to a constant struggle in balancing delivery windows with costs. Before these changes can happen, shippers need to understand a few things about LTL shipping challenges and ways Less Than Truckload technology will impact them. Carrier rates may vary.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2016

Using less-than-truckload for medium-sized shipments is one of the great innovations in shipping. It produces results at a fraction of the cost of full truckload (FT) or small package shipping. Stronger, Higher Level of Customer Service. Contract negotiation is becoming a major factor in shipping. Rapid Expansion.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

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. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping has been amid a capacity crunch. Think about the benefits you want from your TMS.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 26, 2023

How Proactive Transportation Visibility Is Transforming Parcel Shipping Parcel shippers have a lot of tools and technology at their fingertips that allow them to gain more real-time visibility and thus become more proactive in response to global and market changes. Accurate delivery information allows shippers to plan better.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. The ability of an organization to deliver reliable and consistent results for revenue, margin, customer service, and quality in the face of demand and supply variability. We are not clear on definition.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Before thinking about future possibilities, you need to understand how it is currently being leveraged, According to Katrin Zeiler , supply chain entities will be able to lower overall operating costs, create and test newer business models, develop and maintain a higher standard in customer service and attain unsurpassed efficiency.

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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. . Top 10 Most Read Transportation Management and Transportation Articles of 2015. We list them in order of the tenth most read to the most read.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

Therefore, more companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) to achieve greater supply chain savings and presence in such markets through enhanced transportation management systems ( TMSs ). To maintain your role in the global market, you need to understand how 3PLs contribute to an improve transportation networks.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 25, 2022

Freight audit & payment (FAP) providers have long paved the way to gaining this visibility by looking at shipping invoices and breaking down freight spend. This standard method has helped countless businesses identify where transportation spend is going and where there is an opportunity to optimize.

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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. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Third, what are the big trends in warehouse and transportation management? The goal is to be half a pace ahead of where customers need to be; you don’t want to be too far ahead of where customers need to be, but you don’t want to be lagging to where the technology is irrelevant. WMS and TMS Trends. Order Management.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. Luckily, this isn’t the case for transportation data. Accurate freight and transportation data is particularly important. Without hard data, you can’t take action.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Cerasis put on a 75-minute webinar entitled, The "Major Factors to Consider for Efficient LTL Shipping" Webinar on October 5th, at 10:00 AM CST. We had a great turnout with over 170 logistics managers, supply chain officers, and those in the transportation world registering and attending the webinar. LTL Freight Shipping Rates.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 1, 2021

Transport companies article and permission to publish here provided by Lasse Pettersen. The Coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent response have changed the day-to-day realities of transportation and trucking. Challenges Facing Transport Companies. Challenges Facing Transport Companies. Improved Customer Service.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. Holiday shipping time also bring customers that ship primarily for this season. Truckload Holiday Shipping.

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EMERGE App

MARCH 11, 2021

Any moment it can be packed, picked, and shipped. Allocated: Its inventory is already bought by a customer and has been allocated to a sales order. Indirect inventories include items required to manufacture services and goods and aren’t part of the completed goods. Buffer inventory checks on stock-outs. Transit Inventory.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

APRIL 12, 2024

Learn more as we explore the essential factors to consider when choosing the perfect trucking freight partner for your business, empowering you to make informed decisions that drive growth and profitability. Understanding what you’re shipping, where it’s headed, and the frequency of shipments you typically experience is crucial.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Of course, international shipping is a complex service with countless moving parts, including regulations, security, capacity and legal considerations – all which can lead to a reliable and cost-effective shipment when tended to properly. Get your priorities straight to determine which transportation mode is best.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

For Mars, digitalization has focused on improved customer service, cost reductions, and making their supply chain associates more productive. The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We don't know which category we love more than the Transportation Category. Naturally, talking about transportation and transportation management is the Cerasis wheel house. The transportation blog posts focus on trends, trucking, and technology. 5 Most Popular Transportation Blog Posts of 2015.So So Far" series!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. These materials were then transferred to barges and rail cars for delivery, and finally to terminals where they were packaged into shipping containers for final delivery by rail. Supply Chain 4.0

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2017

Transportation management systems ( TMSs ) are not a new concept, but where they are hosted now, in the cloud, is still new to the shipping industry. The cloud offers unique benefits to shippers, vendors, customers and logistics providers. Cloud-Based TMS Enables Management of Software From a Central Location.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2016

The transportation management system is undoubtedly one of the buzzwords of the modern logistics industry. Shippers around the globe are realizing why the time has arrived to take advantage of transportation management system benefits. Let's take a look at why it’s expanding and how it will benefit the shipping industry.

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