GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Although this sounds great for most industries, it represents a major problem for the freight trucking industry. Freight Forwarding Will Undergo Digital Transformation. Freight forwarders will have great opportunities in 2018 to take advantage of the increased demand on shippers. Freight and Trucking Rates Will Evolve.

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Resilinc

JUNE 7, 2021

In a recent webinar , Resilinc’s Chief Product Officer, Sumit Vakil, and Director of Product, Sandeep Ramachandran, discussed best practices for hurricane preparedness, including how new uses of artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping to offset disruption. Watch our webinar on Hurricane Preparedness.

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PINC

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Across virtually all industries, transportation represents the lion’s share of distribution costs. According to an industry-leading consulting firm, transportation costs range from 60% of total distribution costs for High Tech companies to 88% for Food & Beverage companies. About Adrian Gonzalez.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2016

For manufacturers and shippers, freight spend represents one of the largest costs to the respective company. However, freight rates are continuing to increase , yet the end users continue to demand lower shipping rates. How Do Transportation Consolidation Programs Reduce Freight Spend? The Problem With Working Alone.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We first featured the most popular manufacturing blog posts followed by the top Supply Chain blog posts, then logistics, transportation, business, 3PL, and then finally we round out our series today featuring the most popular blog posts focused on freight and freight management. The 12 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts from 2014.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Currently, it remains the case that as e-commerce continues to grow, most shippers, particularly multi-channel shippers, are still only just beginning to work out what this will entail for their distribution network infrastructures. Download the Webinar Replay. Read the full Post. Read the full Post.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

In today's ever more complex supply chain riddled with thousands upon thousands of processes, shipping freight has moved beyond tactical prowess for those who execute well and has evolved to now include strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to maintain not only a competitive edge but reduce overall transportation cost footprint.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

We continue our series on what makes up a "Best in Class" shipper by taking a deeper dive into #4 and #5 of the 10 areas that "Best in Class" Shippers must master : Freight Spend Management and a focus on LTL Shipping Process. Managing Freight Spend and LTL Shipping Process. What Is Freight Spend Management? Process Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. This year, most were interesting in supply chain optimization - from distribution to inventory management - and Key Performance Indicators.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 12, 2017

It manages inbound freight, not unlike the incoming blood supply from the lungs, and pumps it out to the remainder of your supply chain. For each weakness or issue, provide instructions on how to avoid delays and ensure adherence to appropriate carrier selection and freight classification. Distribute It. Distribute Updates.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Today we will focus on more of the internal practice by focusing on what you can do in the distribution center. shippers need an efficient and effective Distribution Center (DC) to support this consumer spending peak that takes place typically at this time of the year.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Today, Cerasis is a leader in Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping and freight management and utilizes powerful technology and apps to help create a better way to manage E-Commerce shipping solutions. Choosing Your Freight Shipping Strategy with e-commerce. The Big Benefits of E-Commerce In Manufacturing.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

Sylvie Thompson is consulting vice president and partner of consumer brands, retail, and distribution for NTTData, an information technology service and consulting company. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World. I wear a number of hats these days.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2015

examined all possible solutions and determined getting out of the distribution business and engaging a third party company to manage the distribution center would be the best option. The new distribution center will enable JBI to better manage our current volume and position us for future growth.” Benefits of a 3PL.

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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.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

By compromising one software supplier—in that case SolarWinds, “Spies or saboteurs can hijack [the supplier’s] distribution systems to turn any application they sell, any software update they push out, even the physical equipment they ship to customers, into Trojan horses,” explains Wired in a recent post. “If

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

Shippers are focusing on using dimensional pricing to cut down on wasted space, and consolidation of freight has become the new buzzword. Although capacity is tight, especially considering the number of carriers who are prioritizing freight to boost production, reports Roger W. The Importance of Making Freight Attractive to Carriers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

As a result, stores as a distribution center will become more popular throughout 2018. There are apps for trucking miles driven, freight sent, freight waiting to be sent, inbound orders, marketing leads, customer service interactions and more. Problems With Autonomous Delivery Will Become Evident.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Supply chain professionals must also know how they will be shipping freight. As a result, suppliers can sell more product and materials, manufacturers can produce more finished products, and transportation staff can ship more freight. In other words, shippers need to know how they will be getting enough trucks to fulfill their orders.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Today we will focus on more of the internal practice by focusing on what you can do in the distribution center. shippers need an efficient and effective Distribution Center (DC) to support this consumer spending peak that takes place typically at this time of the year.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2017

The Uberization of freight, robotics and additive manufacturing are giving supply chains new ways of operating that go beyond automation, redefining the standard operations found in supply chains. For example, manufacturers can now reach larger markets by positioning product parts closer to end users and regional centers.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

The transportation mode LTL, or Less Than Truckload, has grown to become the predominant, preferred means of freight transportation across the US. But, absolute gains in LTL freight volumes have been decent, such that tonnage in 2014 passed the pre-recession highs. 3% annual growth after that.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Meanwhile, the use of Big Data will empower new fleets and freight optimization and consolidation measures, and the IoT will provide new insights. However, this action can be mitigated successfully, reports Karl Seibrecht of Flexe Blog, through “in-store pickup, ship-to-store initiatives and pop-us distribution solutions.”.

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Proxima

AUGUST 3, 2020

Whether warehousing, automation, freight, retail or e-commerce, business leaders needed to evaluate and address many or all in order to maintain their supply chains and keep up with the demand, which in turn, was drastically altered by the pandemic. International and domestic challenges of freight amidst COVID-19.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

By the 1960s, a clear trend had developed in shifting more time-dependent freight transportation to truck rather than rail. This led to the need for joint consideration of warehousing, material handling, and freight transportation, which emerged under the label of “Physical Distribution.”

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2017

Meanwhile, are freight costs going to rise or decrease? Will Mother Nature throw a wrench into a shipment, causing extra delays or even freight damage? To help your organization thrive, you need to understand why proper packing and packaging keeps freight loss at bay, explains Lou Cortese of Inbound Logistics. The Big Picture.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

As a 3PL focused on transportation management , and especially LTL freight management , Cerasis is well positioned to help you achieve the "Best in Class Shipper" status. . Shipping freight inherently comes with a large amount data. Freight Spend Management. In subsequent posts, we will dig deeper into these areas. Data Capture.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

Freight transportation costs in the United States amount to about 6% of the GDP, which means that a large portion of a company’s supply chain costs come from transportation. When freight costs are high, even seemingly small oversights can result in unneeded expenses that could have been avoided and thus cut into overall profit margins.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2015

Efficient management of transportation plays a major role in determining the success rate of an organization’s distribution system. Well designed TMS systems contribute in all these stages and helps to take a business global through effective management of freight flows and increased efficiency throughout the distribution network.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2015

Our aim at Cerasis continues and will always be to provide the most important information to those in the manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, and logistics industry. Even if you are not a manufacturer or distribution company, these tips are applicable to any industry! We hope this post gives you something to think about!

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2015

In the first project, Whitman faculty and students will analyze fulfillment operations and make recommendations regarding how Staples can further improve its inventory and distribution decisions. Supply Chain supply chain management'

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Efficient Consumer Response (ECR): Adding Customer Value to the Supply Chain using Collaboration : Efficient Consumer Response is a strategic concept created by the processed food distribution industry in the U.S. What are you favorite general business subjects which you think impact us all or impact those in manufacturing and distribution?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2015

The results have been tabulated for the 68th annual Survey of Distribution Operations. This report is crucial in determining the direction in which the distribution business is headed. Consistency has always been at a premium in the distribution industry. Demographics. Objections, Direction, and Economics. The Balance Sheet.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 11, 2016

As explained by Steve Banker of Forbes magazine , Amazon has unleashed an army of robots in their distribution centers for the purposes of picking and packaging. Robotics engineer Aaron Blasdel fills a Freight bin at Fetch Robotics headquarters. Photo by Signe Brewster. How Will Robots Impact Logistics Processes?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

It is also defined as the procurement, maintenance, distribution, and replacement of personnel and material. A typical logistics framework consists of physcial supply, internal operations and physical distribution of goods and services.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 20, 2019

I recently participated in a webinar to discuss the changes in retailer expectations and how companies can successfully navigate retail compliance programs. They should help you understand the best options to get your product to retailer distribution centers. Here are a few of the key takeaways to consider: . Inventory management .

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