GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. It's important to understand how transportation optimization can work well with managed transportation service providers to attain that goal. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. The first of the transportation trends is the network effect is at the heart of supply chain transformation.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 10, 2024

This recent post from Uber Freight’s blog provides a guide to managed transportation services, including its core components, how to implement managed. Read more The post Editor’s Pick: A Guide to Managed Transportation Services appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Managing OTR transportation through disruption is a complex process. We’re sharing seven best practices to improve OTR transportation management, enabling shippers to stay competitive in the face of disruption. Let’s take a closer look at how to turn these practices into action. Across OTR Transportation Modes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2021

The most critical applications are order management orchestration, warehouse management, transportation management, and global trade management. A transportation management system helps companies move freight from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, and it includes 2 types of solutions.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2019

Freight management is crucial for companies around the globe. Effective freight management reduces delays for consumers, helps companies offer Amazonesque shipping benefits and much more. How To Determine Freight Class: Density Calculator & Printable Resource. DOWNLOAD THE FREE RESOURCE HERE. DOWNLOAD CALCULATOR.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2021

They all involve a degree of outsourcing transportation functions, whether that’s supply chain cybersecurity management or white glove services , and technically, all 4PLs and 5PLs exist as 3PLs too. Shippers should understand these layers of logistics and how each brings value to a logistics strategy. Billion by 2026.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2023

Mary O’Connell and Joe Lynch discuss the Bloomberg of Freight. Check Call gives insights into the world around 3PLs and freight brokers. Check Call gives insights into the world around 3PLs and freight brokers. Key Takeaways: The Bloomberg of Freight. Access to freight pricing insights. About Mary O’Connell.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2021

The availability of seasonal workers and a labor shortage in general due to the pandemic, as well as its effects of personal transportation and ability to get to the field, remains. How Shippers Can Further Enhance Bargaining Power With 3PL Partnerships. Lumber is driving increased use of flatbeds to meet the construction boom.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 29, 2020

Last mile service might have finally reached a point where it is more important than even freight delivery to the brick-and-mortar stores. The post How to Improve Last Mile Service With Better Trucker Relationships appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2018

That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain. We will also feature our top white papers of the year, Talking Freight. Share This: Read More.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 14, 2020

The post [WHITE PAPER] How to Build the Business Case for Integrated Supply Chain Systems appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. New challenges arise daily, and even as companies look to squeeze efficiency from all processes,read More.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2018

For example, a black swan event may include both the physical damage and ongoing disruption caused by a hurricane and subsequent bottlenecks, so shippers that know how to isolate the causes of poor visibility and areas that are likely to contribute to worsening of black swan events can effectively reduce their chances of coming to fruition.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Meeting today’s logistics challenges of the three C’s – customer service, carbon, and cost – companies are not just looking at gathering data, but also how to better interpret and understand this data, and then use it to drive additional value. How about your need for a seamless corporate transportation analysis?

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Nick Dangles and Joe Lynch discuss winning in a down freight market. Nick is a tenured veteran of full truckload freight brokerage who has firsthand knowledge of technology’s power in the freight industry. About Kinetic Kinetic helps freight tech companies get their products to market faster and with better adoption.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 6, 2020

The post Omnichannel Requires Fast Warehouse Transformation: Why & How to Do It Right| TALKING FREIGHT VIDEO appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Supply chain leaders need to understand why an omnichannel warehouse.read More.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight is in the midst of a boom. The state of LTL freight offers a grand opportunity to overcome the significant obstacles created through economic growth, e-commerce, and global markets. Expected increases in LTL freight costs. Driver turnover and how LTL can reduce it. Trends affecting LTL.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Keeping freight spend under control and maintaining logistics visibility has always been a top priority for supply chain leaders going into peak season. The post [WHITE PAPER] How to Create an Evolving Peak Season Shipping Strategy appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2019

Supply chain leaders recognize the value of a transportation management system (TMS). The post How to Build the Business Case for TMS appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. The post How to Build the Business Case for TMS appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2018

Cerasis brings you another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” ” Remember, you can catch every episode of “The Freight Project Podcast” by going over to the Podcast section of “ The Freight Institute !” We hope you enjoy this episode of The Freight project podcast!

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

How to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Your Supply Chain 1. Transportation Networks and Modal Shifts A good transportation strategy is one of the best ways to reduce emissions. For example, switching from air to ocean freight for non-time sensitive shipments can reduce carbon emissions by up to 95% per unit shipped.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 1, 2024

Danny Frisco and Joe Lynch discuss building a better freight brokerage. Danny is the CEO and Co-founder of Rapido Solutions Group , a logistics nearshoring partner to leading freight brokerage firms in the USA. Danny’s experience gave him a deep knowledge of how to recruit and hire within the logistics industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

The global supply chain is routinely beset by challenges, both large and small, but the past couple of years have delivered a string of significant logistics disruptions that have threatened to upend the tightly choreographed dance of global freight transportation. That’s starting to change. More and more large U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 7, 2018

Statistics on the industry-wide use of a transportation management system (TMS), like the Cerasis Rater, are lacking. In full truckload freight management, technology will make or break plans for keeping freight spend in check. A TMS makes up only a fraction of the full truckload technology available to shippers. Download Here.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. Warehousing eats up about 25% and transportation 60%. Packaging and product damage during shipping is extremely common. Trucking Logistics.

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2023

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Supply Chain – How to Reduce Freight Transportation Expenses In 7 Easy Steps appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

LTL capacity is quickly becoming harder to find, and full truckload carriers have already started to turn away freight. Meanwhile, LTL carriers struggle to meet on-demand needs, so shippers need to know a few LTL capacity best practices to ensure their freight can be moved on time and without added costs. Get Your Free Copy Here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Ultimately, sustainability benchmarking can help companies to understand whether their initiatives are effective and give guidance on how to make improvements. The dashboard is part of a broader Sustainability Hub, which allows companies to collaborate and access freight emissions from FourKites tracked freight.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 12, 2019

With supply chain complexity increasing at an unprecedented rate, perhaps the biggest challenge for businesses is figuring out how to navigate this uncertainty to deliver service profitably. This invariably leads to extra freight costs and excess and obsolete inventory that either needs to be written off or sold at a heavy discount.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 17, 2025

Danielle serves as Account Executive at Descartes MyCarrierPortal, the leading solution for carrier identity, onboarding, and monitoring in transportation. With a decade of experience in the logistics and transportation industry, Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in carrier sales and vetting. Register here.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2021

The world of logistics and managed transportation is continuously evolving. Transportation professionals are tasked with reducing costs while increasing customer satisfaction levels. Transportation management optimization can help, provided shippers know a few things about its value and where to start.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) continues to rank driver shortages, driver retention, and the costs of extensive regulatory compliance on carrier operations as top concerns for carriers. Due to this awareness, freight sourcing is receiving increased interest from shippers. Ease of use is also essential.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

I am wrapping up my Transportation Management Systems market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. Transportation management systems include 2 types of solutions. A Proven ROI.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The post Truckload Carriers: How to Find Them with these 12 Tips appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Meanwhile, above-average truckload demand, notes Inbound Logistics, will push available truckload servicers to the tipping points. As a result, shippers will.read More.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Customers expect orders within the same time frames as Amazon, increasing freight spend. Seamless transportation by carriers. Approximately 28 percent of transportation spending is devoted to last mile delivery. Although efficient, traditional shipping practices are crafted to handle weekly or biweekly shipments.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

CVSA-certified inspectors will commit a blitz of inspections across North America, creating a sudden strain on resources for both domestic and cross-border freight. Consolidate parcel and LTL freight to reduce wasted space and tap additional capacity. Also known as the CVSA roadcheck, it spans three days.

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