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Today’s Freight Transportation Market: Answers to 9 Common Questions

CH Robinson Transportfolio

webinar, C.H. Robinson experts provided in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends, our updated forecast, and the impact of global import volumes on North American freight transportation. Is the shortfall in drivers going to advance the push to self-driving, long-haul freight operations? How long does C.H.

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Value-adding Features of a Great Freight Rating System Within a TMS

GlobalTranz

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 12 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2014

GlobalTranz

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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Electronic Data Interchange or EDI in Transportation: Breaking Down What it is and How It Works

GlobalTranz

Then we will cover in subsequent posts what are the benefits of using EDI in transportation along with a transportation management system, we will debunk a few myths, and then we will end the series by highlighting how a shipper at Cerasis used EDI to reduce freight expenditures and resources. What is Electronic Data Interchange?

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11 Best Practices to Ship Parcel Like a Pro

GlobalTranz

Instead of focusing on charging more to ship parcel, shippers should redevelop their processes to streamline shipping and reduce delays, as well as freight spend. Things go wrong, but freight or cargo insurance , often reserved for less-than-truckload and full truckload shipments, is available for parcels as well. Purchase Insurance.

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7 Easy Steps to Create an Inbound Vendor Routing Guide

GlobalTranz

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. Note Shipment Volume and Weight Issues.

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4 Benefits Shippers Realize when Transportation EDI is Utilized in a TMS

GlobalTranz

Exchanging documents electronically improves transaction speed and visibility while decreasing the amount of money you spend on manual processes. Quick processing of accurate business documents leads to less re-working of orders, fewer stock outs and fewer cancelled orders. for an order processed using EDI.