Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Simply put, this topic is near and dear to my research heart, so when I received a copy of Selecting and Managing a Third Party Logistics Provider Best Practices — a new white paper by J. Paul Dittman, PhD and Kate Vitasek from the University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business — I couldn’t wait to read it.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Why You Should Consider Freight Procurement Sourcing Solution. Whether you’re in charge of ordering the “things” or managing how and where those things get from A to B, both sides of the procurement equation stand to benefit from freight procurement automation. The Challenges of Freight. You need something more.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 22, 2018

E-Commerce Will Force Increases in Parcel Spend Management and Parcel Freight Rates The impact of e-commerce on parcel is undisputed, and according to Jean Regan of TranzAct , it helped FedEx and UPS grow 6 percent in the first half of 2016. DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER. NEW WHITEPAPER.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2016

But while we are in the midst of a season notorious for a spike in cargo thefts , there are a few precautions you can take to protect your freight. Remember that freight at rest is freight at risk. The more time freight spends sitting unattended, the likelier the chances are for truckload theft.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

These rates will have natural implications for smaller shippers seeking to lower overall transportation and freight spend, and paired with a “blurred lines between peak shipping and shopping seasons,” shippers will experience increasing trouble when trying to procure full truckload capacity. Download eBook.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2019

Download WhitePaper. Changing Last Mile Delivery Options Will Lead to Consideration of the Use of Drones Consumer delivery options will play a defining role in the future of logistics capabilities throughout 2019. However, choosing to outsource to a third-party logistics provider, such as Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Intermediaries may include financial experts, data analysts, freight auditors, and more. Although it may seem counterintuitive for a third-party logistics provider (3PL), like Cerasis, to trumpet such prospects, the resounding impact will drive greater efficiencies in supply chains. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

We will delve into what will set third-party logistics providers apart in the coming year, and what to expect as e-commerce continues to merge with brick-and-mortar retail. We will turn over each stone and consider how innovative technology will shape the future of shipping and logistics. Download Here.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Results, Return on Investment and Future Plans As their third-party logistics service provider , BR Williams exceeded the client’s expectations by presenting them with the data to make an informed decision and alleviate any and all concerns. Download the A Chilling Problem: Temperature Controlled Logistics Case Study!

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Results, Return on Investment and Future Plans As their third-party logistics service provider , BR Williams exceeded the client’s expectations by presenting them with the data to make an informed decision and alleviate any and all concerns. Download the A Chilling Problem: Temperature Controlled Logistics Case Study!

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

To answer that question, let us turn our attention to some of the key top logistics trends we’ll see over the next 12 months, in part as a response to the growing customer experience movement. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018. Download Here.

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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. You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2015

A 3PL, also sometimes known as a TPL, is a third-party logistics provider. 3PLs can specialize in various logistical areas and geographic regions. Any company that plans to provide freight services to you should be able to indicate the specific ways in which you stand to save money. What Is A 3PL?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

For example, DHL analyzes 58 different parameters of internal data to create a machine learning model for air freight. Rather than subjective guesswork, this method allows freight forwarders to predict if the average daily transit time is expected to rise or fall up to a week in advance. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Those accepting digital currencies, like Bitcoin, are already involved with blockchain, and TMS solutions that generate an ongoing ledger between parties, even 3PLs, may already have developed blockchain-based technologies that are within months, if not weeks, of launch dates. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Download white paper. Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have been around for several years, and while 3PLs may have existing software suites, such as our very own transportation management system, the Cerasis Rater, many supply chain managers are still implementing in-house technology solutions that have severe capability limitations.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

As a third-party logistics company focused on over the road transportation management, and having an LTL rating engine and web-based TMS for nearly 20 years (web-based even before Google!), BONUS : Download the Guide To LTL Freight Mangement White Paper. LTL procurement is something we do very well.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Seven ways Turvo helps build a more sustainable supply chain for third-party logistics providers (3PLs), shippers of raw materials and finished goods, and their end customers. Get Even More Logistics Insights Now. The value of using technology to reduce wasted time and miles that contribute to higher carbon emissions.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2018

The Problem: Shippers Using LTL-Exclusive Shipping Have Minimal, If Any, Profitability in Freight Spend Shippers have been bartered with the topic of LTL shipping for years, including how to make better use of it, reduce freight spend and leverage technology. Download Here. Full Truckload White Paper Series. New Series.

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TMC

JUNE 23, 2016

The demands on your logistics management operation have increased to a point where it’s time to consider adopting a managed services model. In some ways, managed services solutions are a level up from traditional third party logistics provider (3PL) models, where a 3PL handles carriers and negotiates rates for you.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

First, for all of you who have asked for podcast versions of our Talking Logistics episodes , they are now available on our iTunes Podcast channel ! You can also download the.MP3 file for each episode directly from its Talking Logistics page. DOT Releases 30-Year Freight Projections. Now, we’re shipping from stores.

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Veridian Solutions

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Download WhitePaper. Expand shipping options to include third-party logistics providers, multi-modal shipping, and consolidated freight management. However, those that were still offering no-tax sales will take the biggest hit. WMS Implementation Pre-Design: Challenge the Status Quo.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 19, 2015

Third-party logistics providers, or a 3PL service provider , have worked to help encourage efficiency within the shipping process through the use of a Transportation Management System, or TMS. In fact, you can download the brief pre-consultation questionnaire here. Evaluation of the TMS Provider .

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Veridian Solutions

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Download WhitePaper. Expand shipping options to include third-party logistics providers, multi-modal shipping, and consolidated freight management. However, those that were still offering no-tax sales will take the biggest hit. WMS Implementation Pre-Design: Challenge the Status Quo.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2018

The Problem: Shippers Struggle to Budget Better for Full Truckload Due to Rate Variances Shippers often express concerns and challenges to leveraging full truckload, but how do they budget better for full truckload freight? Download Here. Seasonality Attractiveness of freight. New Series. As explained by Steven C. Fuel costs.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2018

To simplify the process, shippers should follow these steps to choosing parcel carriers that work to reduce, not amplify, freight spend. Freight insurance , as well as various limits of liability, the speed of payment processing, and ease of claims’ filing. DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER. Is Freight Quoting and Scheduling Automated?

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 19, 2015

In the 2015 19th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, survey results showed the continuing, positive overall nature of shipper-3PL relationships. About one-third of respondents—32%—listed customer service as the top reason they are investing in omni-channel fulfillment; 23% cited service levels; 11% listed freight costs.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 24, 2015

Find carriers that closely match freight needs in a particular lane, then you’ll be ready to compare rates. When both parties get what they want, you’ll be more successful. If a carrier’s goals are also being met with your freight, their commitment to your freight will likely increase. Teamwork is everything.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Content Summary: Uber Freight Aims to Level the Playing Field for Truck Drivers. Media Image. transactionID. Media Image.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2015

As the world becomes hyperconnected , the demand for rapid response for concealed freight damage, general freight damage or missing items from shipments has changed. On April 18, 2015, the National Motor Freight Traffic Assocation® has amended the NMFC rules regarding the required time frames for reporting concealed freight damage.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2018

Will the freight be competitive? Fortunately, shippers can take advantage of the benefits of full truckload by understanding what’s involved with self-procurement or working with a broker or third-party logistics provider (3PL). Download Whitepaper. What does the schedule look like?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 7, 2018

In full truckload freight management, technology will make or break plans for keeping freight spend in check. Demand for record-breaking speed of delivery and free shipping are only making the case for greater use of technology in full truckload freight shipping management, and shippers need to understand why. Download Here.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

Acknowledgement was made that rates are at historically high levels, with trans- Pacific freight costs rising by 200 percent in 2021 and with trans- Atlantic costs rising by 100 percent. There is a noted bias that momentum toward control towers is intensifying among third-party logistics and technology providers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 4, 2013

Fedex Freight $5.2B 14.9%. Con-way Freight $3.3B 9.4%. YRC Freight $3.2B 9.2%. UPS Freight $2.4B 6.9%. ABF Freight Line $2.1B 5.1%. SAIA Motor Freight $1.1B 3.1%. Click here for a summary of the report or download the entire report. .) % of Market. Old Dominion $2.1B 6.0%.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018?. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. The last yard was described for the first time in the 2019 22 nd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study, but its origin dates back much further. Real-time visibility and enhanced freight-rating accuracy.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

For the purposes of objectivity, better refers to accessing more available truckload capacity, which is tightening more than ever, says the Journal of Commerce, scheduling freight with the right type of carrier that specializes in a given type of full truckload, and securing such capacity at competitive rates. Download White Paper.

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Tompkins Blog

JANUARY 13, 2014

Make a list to get the idea of the potential areas of unnecessary expense: air freight, rush delivery services, frantic emails and phone calls, overtime, potentially unhappy customers, and fines. For a closer look at this topic and more, download the paper Demand-Driven Value Networks. Out-of-stock situations create unnecessary costs.

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