DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2023

Going back 14 years ago, the logistics industry dramatically reduced capital expenditure in 2008 when the great recession hit. In fact, the outperforming logistics vendors today (based on profitability and revenue growth metrics) are the ones that were extra cautious on capital expenditure in the years following the recession.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

We've schedule pick ups with the vendors of our shipper customers. So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. BONUS : Download the Guide To LTL Freight Mangement White Paper. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips.

Negotiating Skills 120

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 31, 2018

Download ebook. There are other considerations to which we might be tempted to give top billing, but safety is the only one that makes the cut. Order picking and distribution of any kind is a time-sensitive business, but when workers feel rushed, corners get cut —?and Ask Your Vendors for Insight.

Vendor Strategies 187

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Distribution Just-in-Time 187

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. Accurate freight and transportation data is particularly important. The bundling of production and transportation costs into vendor contracts is one reason behind this difficulty.

Transportation 120

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2019

The year ahead will shake up the long-held standards for controlling freight spend and meeting customer expectations. E-Commerce Demand Will Drive Trends in LTL for 2019 E-commerce growth is a double-edged sword in modern freight transportation. Download WhitePaper. Let’s get started. The Evolution of LTL Shipping Practices.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

This is even more likely thanks to tight capacity , fewer drivers on the road and even refusals to ship freight from full truckload carriers. Shippers need to understand what’s contributing to a higher-than-usual LTL peak season and how to prepare for it to keep freight spend in check. Extra GRI for peak seasons to continue.

Supply Chain Planning 185

Supply Chain Planning Cost Reduction Strategies Negotiating Skills Scenario Planning 185

The Network Effect

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Prior to today’s advanced capabilities around Demand Driven Value Networks, the prevailing strategy was to implement Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR). Given the state of technology platforms a few years ago, CPFR was a prime focus for many of the ERP/MRP type vendors. Want to learn more?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Supply chain entities need to know vendors will be held accountable and adhere to the terms within vendor-supply chain partner service level agreements. Supply chain professionals must also know how they will be shipping freight. Download white paper. Companies Will Seek New Ways to Use Technology in Procurement.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2018

The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. Download White Paper. 3PLs Will Leverage Technology to Reduce Last-Mile Costs. 3PLs will need to look for ways to reduce the last-mile costs associated with freight transportation. Communication and Collaboration is the Backbone of 3PL Trends.

Third Party Logistics 184

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2021

Learn more about reverse logistics and core considerations by downloading the ebook: Mastering Reverse Logistics Guide. For instance, at the height of the pandemic food spoilage was a big issue, but now, with an eye on full forward and reverse logistics, that waste can be rerouted to avoid spoilage and reduce total transport costs.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The pivot towards index-linked contracts and Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs) is not merely a trend but a strategic recalibration towards agility and resilience. In essence, the journey towards digitalized, data-driven freight contracting is both a challenge and an opportunity. It’s time for change. Get Your Custom Report Now!

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2018

Download Here. You must know that it’s unwise to depend on only one supplier or vendor. The smart part here is to have a broad network of vendors for the products and services that you will need. When you use new strategies in the system, you need to measure their output. Analysis and Improvisation.

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Turvo

JULY 16, 2020

Furthermore, supply chain leaders face continued calls to control freight spend and intervene before minor issues become major disruptions. More visibility within the supply chain creates a better opportunity to increase customer experience and reduce delays. This includes tracking freight while in transit.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s Podcast episode Cerasis welcomes our very own Freight Desk Manager, Chris Longner. The Cerasis Freight Desk takes care of all of shipper customers’ inbound and outbound routing services. Download eBook. Download eBook.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2018

Download White Paper. The emergence of cloud-based platforms and Big Data increases forecast accuracy, eliminates unnecessary stock, and achieves truly optimized slotting designs. Manage inbound and outbound freight vendors with a robust, precise inbound freight routing guide. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

As the business world further integrates advanced tech in the automated realm, logistics data will only become more important to CPG brands aiming to improve their transportation performance while reducing costs. Download: Using Data to Drive OTIF and Retail Compliance Success. Establishing Effective Data Programs.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 7, 2018

The list of Incoterms is created and managed by the International Chamber of Commerce , and managing supply chain SLAs relies heavily on this decades-old list to ensure consistency and clear communications in contractual details for moving freight. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. This eliminates uncertainty in the supply chain.

Manufacturing Procurement 164

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills 164

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Shipping rates will continue to soar, and demand for more capacity will push the stretched industry to its breaking point, says Michael Angell of Freight Waves. With FT carriers already rejecting some freight that is too light (in the range of 5,000 to 10,000 pounds), demand for LTL options and capacity will increase. Download eBook.

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Shipping Trends Warehousing Omnichannel 238

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

“The problem with trends is that they are like a freight train gaining speed; everyone can see the train, but at what point do you say the train is really moving at speed?” – Steve Banker from a recent Forbes article. Download all of our educational e-books here. We hope you enjoy this new e-Book.

Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends 120

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Listen to “Scaling & Leveraging Freight Resources Effectively” on Spreaker. The post [PODCAST] Scaling & Leveraging Freight Resources Effectively appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

Resource Reduction 140

Resource Reduction Resources Freight Vendor Strategies 140

GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2018

Using analytics in the supply chain has the most potential to dramatically reduce costs of supply chain management, as well as minimizing supply chain disruption. Download White Paper. Continuous improvement can permeate every aspect of supply chain management, ranging from vendor management to reverse logistics.

Analytics Software 125

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 14, 2018

On the transportation side of things, supply chain analytics and blockchain will increase transparency into freight management and customer service levels. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. Error-free data has the potential to reduce unexpected expenses by keeping all parties informed, increasing collaboration throughout the supply chain.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 7, 2015

Using these types of demand driven-based inventory replenishment policies enables retailers and their suppliers to reduce supply chain variability, optimize inventory levels, and minimize freight expense. Typical measurements include inventory turns, truck utilization, and premium freight reduction.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. Fewer trucks are going to be available for full truckload, and excess freight will be consolidated into LTL loads. Fewer trucks are going to be available for full truckload, and excess freight will be consolidated into LTL loads. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018?.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Trends 182

Silvon Software

JULY 22, 2022

Minimizing stocking cycle time will help reduce problems that may occur further down the supply chain and boost both on-time shipment and customer satisfaction rates. Download Silvon’s KPI Guide – Drive Better Supply Chain Performance. . Freight Bill Accuracy. Freight Costs as a Percentage of Sales.

Metrics 81

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Listen to “Inbound Freight Pickup: The Role of Technology & Communication” on Spreaker. The post [PODCAST] Inbound Freight Pickups: The Role of Technology & Communication appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

Freight 138

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Turvo

JANUARY 13, 2022

Knowing when and where inventory is moving along the supply chain makes it easier to track orders, reduce delays, and lose orders due to poor availability or stock shortages. And without order visibility and tracking, effective freight analytics and management becomes next to impossible.

Supply Chain Planning Software 86

Supply Chain Planning Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 86

Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

L’Oréal, the world’s largest cosmetics group, is in the process of rolling out a sophisticated Control Tower system that is allowing it to synchronise information with all its vendors and thereby respond much faster to market events. Many companies are unclear about their business strategy: which mountain are we trying to climb, and why?

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Ability to manage both inbound and outbound freight, as well as the use of innovative freight management strategies, such as cross docking. Elimination of cybersecurity risks within a given facility by placing the burden of managing cybersecurity on a third-party. Download WhitePaper.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Specifically, fabricators are expecting to spend a good deal less on consumables and supplies (down almost 30 percent) and more on capacity-building machinery, especially in cutting and forming. This has sent some of them to vendor showrooms seeking new, capacity-building equipment. Preparing for the Unexpected.

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Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 236

Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Over time, however, the digital revolution has put companies using these homegrown systems at risk as the availability of development resources to update and maintain the aging applications is reduced. Download WhitePaper. Higher costs to develop and maintain the existing, homegrown WMS than purchasing one from a vendor.

Vendor Strategies 45

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 8, 2021

Use of an Automated Freight Auditing Process or Software. Rather than going through every invoice, sheet, and document by hand, automated freight auditing software makes it easy to manage. Understanding the Holistic View of the Supply Chain Through Freight Audit Data. Download the White Paper.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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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 will reduce redundancy and increase productivity. These will only contain posts written in 2017. Share This: Read More.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 22, 2015

One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2015 was that 3PLs and software vendors would focus more on acquiring small and midsized business (SMB) clients this year. Transportation management system (TMS) vendors have been in that race for some time, and earlier this week, C.H. The solution has to deliver value.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 19, 2019

Inbound Freight Resources The Essential Guide to Inbound Freight Management Download e-Book Tips for Shippers to Reduce Missed Pickups & In-Transit Freight Problems Podcast Listen to Podcast 7 Easy Steps to Create an Inbound Vendor Routing Guide Read Blog.read More.

Freight 125

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 20, 2020

As companies look to rethink their strategies, such as FedEx’s changing time commitments or UPS increases to match USPS rates, knowing the value of Intelligent Audit’s inclusion on the FreightTech 100 is going to make a difference. Download eBook. The FreightTech 100 nominations are submitted via FreightWaves.

Analytics Software 52

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 11, 2016

10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. How likely are carriers to agree on endless rate cuts? And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. Choose country.

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