GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2021

There are tiers for rates, mode, and freight class, but there’s another layer of logistics. That’s the overview of white glove services evolution and it’s another piece of the transportation terminology puzzle. It’s important to know how white glove services and transportation management go together.

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In freight auditing, freight audit advisors work with freight shippers to ensure that all charges are accurate and to prevent wasting money. Shippers can ensure they are getting the best possible rates from their carriers by working with a freight audit consultant. What Freight Auditing Is and Why It’s Important.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2018

More importantly, demand for warehouse space is at an all-time high, and warehousing is still short two million workers. percent of warehouses vacant, warehouse managers are still stuck with the challenge of maximizing warehouse space. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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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. e-Book] The Digital Supply Chain: The Landscape, Trends, Types, and the Application in Supply Chain Management.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 20, 2017

The question becomes, “how are you comparing your transportation metrics to what’s happening around you?” You need to explore the metric relationships to see the full story. You need to explore the metric relationships to see the full story. On-Time Delivery: The frequency at which loads are being delivered on time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions. A 4PL is a company that plans and executes transportation on behalf of their customers. The company chose 4Flow to do transportation planning and execution in Europe.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2018

They multiplied three commonly-used metrics for measuring truckload performance to identify the Leaders: First tender acceptance (FTA). They multiplied three commonly-used metrics for measuring truckload performance to identify the Leaders: First tender acceptance (FTA). On time pickup (OTP). On time delivery (OTD).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

The comment caught my attention because later that morning I was going to moderate a discussion with Dan Dershem , General Partner at Supply Chain Ventures, about emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous trucks, and digital freight. Adrian Gonzalez and Dan Dershem Talking Tech Trends.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 11, 2013

In my previous article on the evolution of transportation management, Driving Value from a Transportation Management Center: Think Global, Act Local , I discussed how transportation best practices were evolving from more rigid, centralized control towers to more flexible and collaborative Transportation Management Centers (TMC).

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

According to the Council of Logistics Management, it is “the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for the purpose of recapturing value or proper disposal.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 16, 2018

There is no doubt, that the retail landscape is increasingly looking like an online one as traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, such as Toys R Us, Foot Locker, and Best Buy mobile shutter hundreds of stores unable to keep up with the changing customer that wants fast, free delivery all with just a click of a button. trillion, a 3.8

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2015

Freight costs are eminently controllable, however, efficiently managing this major budget item requires expertise. In the complex world of modern transportation, companies lacking the experience to professionally handle the intricacies of transportation management are sure to find controlling shipping costs an extreme challenge.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

As a result, many organizations are turning to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and enhanced transportation management systems (TMS) to deliver the velocity, visibility, predictability and control they need. In recent years, shippers have encountered new standards of velocity, market choice and cost for their products.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Even custom-built kitchens can now be ordered via Homedepot.com, so the demand for more than just delivery is present, explains Supply Chain Digest. It can include assembly and installation, furniture repair, pickups, and exchanges, reports Brian Straight of Freight Waves. How do they provide better, all-inclusive service?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2017

This will help build and solidify the relationship over time. Next, align your service level expectations by rewarding outstanding performance and standardizing metrics about on-time delivery, invoice accuracy and communication. Protecting capacity during times of surge by utilizing a virtual fleet is a smart idea.

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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. It is critical to leverage transportation analytics to get the most out of your operation. Learn More.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2018

228 posts published on a wide range of timely and important industry topics, including the most comprehensive weekly news roundup in the industry and thought-provoking and insightful guest commentaries from our sponsors. I just wanted to reach out and let you know how much I enjoy your Talking Logistics blog. I like that.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Total cost management is just one part of supply chain visibility, but a very important part based on the financial impact that shipping has on the organization. Financial visibility is just one slice of the pie and it covers the total cost or post-shipment expenses associated with your supply chain or delivery network.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 13, 2015

Here at Cerasis, there are numerous technologies that we offer that are designed to help simplify the way your transportation management practices. Using a Transportation Management System to Streamline Transportation Management Practices. Identify factors that impact your freight shipping costs.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Editor's Note: As a third party logistics company with a focus on better Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight management, we have several shippers who are in the manufacturing industry. In today's post, we share 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics that all manufacturing companies should understand to improve plant operations quality.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2016

Management of Returns Is Difficult. Furthermore, optimized small package delivery schedules are possible through audits of routes and transportation operations to find the fastest, cheapest way to delivery products. Today’s shipping systems are capable of processing thousands of requests in break-neck time.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

By creating a connected, boundaryless environment across the supply chain, enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), Luminate Platform helps companies achieve real-time visibility and transparency throughout the end-to-end supply chain network. The Power of a Synchronized Response, Fueled by AI.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In modern freight transportation services, GRI stands for General Rate Increase. As a shipper, it’s impossible to avoid rate increases at times, and while freight invoice audits help to catch errors, not knowing the facts behind GRIs will only open the doors to risk. What GRI Stands for in Shipping.

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CargoBarn

JANUARY 23, 2019

Let’s face it, freight costs are rising as a result of the capacity crunch and driver shortage. The supply chain is one of the largest cost centers for any business, so finding ways to save on truckload freight is a top priority. Increase Lead Time. This will ensure that documents like BOLs are correct every time.

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 9, 2018

More importantly, demand for warehouse space is at an all-time high, and warehousing is still short two million workers. percent of warehouses vacant, warehouse managers are still stuck with the challenge of maximizing warehouse space. Manage inbound and outbound freight vendors with a robust, precise inbound freight routing guide.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 1, 2018

And the right technology, specifically a transportation management system (TMS) is the connective thread that makes the highest level of supply chain success possible. Over the past few months, I’ve posted about what you need for transportation success: 1. Pillars to a Successful Transportation Experience: Carrier Management”.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

A 3PL provider offers customers with outsourced, or “third party,” logistics services for part or all of their supply chain management functions. A TSA can offer important benefits to a newly divested company, including a faster close, smoother transition, managed costs and a cleaner separation.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

ELDs have changed the way that carriers score their partners and shippers with long detention times are losing capacity in the form of time, rejected loads, and partnerships. We’ve used our transportation management system to make load times a critical metric for us.”. Hunt believes its owed. Boston Herald.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

When I moved into industry, and the real world, I managed engineering teams. Each project would usually have a cool name, and management exposure. I relished the sound of a manufacturing line when I opened the door of the factory in the morning, and I liked managing inputs so that we could maximize outputs. It is in my blood.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

In addition, managing vendors and inbound logistics can feel like a lot of work for little gain, yet the possible savings by implementing an inbound logistics program can add up through these key ways. Metrics and Auditing Prevent Overbilling and Overpayment to Vendors for Shipping Costs. Think about it.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

In our first post in the series, we set the mindset of the shipper by going over the 9 key topics to understand about effective KPI management and followed that post with the 7 strategic performance business practices to track and 4 KPI problems to solve. . acronym stands for "Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound".

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

That is why it was with great sadness that we marked the passing of Yogi Berra, who, like the Yankees and like UltraShipTMS, grew to be more than just a player, a ball club or a TMS provider. Users of TMS and optimizer solutions always know where (and when) their freight is coming and going. In practice there is.” This is important.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. Belgium’s transportation and communication pathways are robust.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

I got started just as the dotcom craze was taking off, with new logistics startups coming to market every day (all of them announcing they were “The world’s leading provider of X” even though they were just a few months old). I’ve been an industry analyst for over 20 years, which is hard to believe sometimes. Source: Google.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2015

Editor’s Note: This post is a slightly modified guest post from Ahern & Associates , a transportation management consultancy. Without understanding true costs and using benchmarks as just that – benchmarks – carriers and shippers will struggle to effectively analyze and reduce their costs. On-time pickups.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2017

But while there are many paths to achieving transportation savings — everything from taking a smarter approach to procurement to building loads and optimizing routes more effectively — what many companies continue to struggle with is sustaining those savings in year two, year three, and beyond.

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The Lean Supply Chain

JULY 7, 2015

The standalone Yard Management Systems (YMS) market is approximately $ 35.000,000 US which includes C3, Pinc, Navis and Yardview software solutions. Key Trend: YMS and Real Time Location System (RTLS): RTLS ( Real Time Location System ): Key qualitative descriptors that need to be quantified. Real-Time – per second vs per day.

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