GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2018

I often talk to logistics companies wondering what are the best strategies to get the attention of potential buyers of their services. So, some years back I decided to regularly survey logistics buyers on how to best get and keep their attention. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018?.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

Logistics startups are popping up everywhere. Logistics start-ups investments shot up from 0.1% We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually. Here we go: Technology Innovations in Logistics. We know how you feel.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Supply Chains Will Develop and Take Advantage of Transformative Supply Chain Technologies, like Freight Sharing Apps. Companies Will Levy the Power of 3PL-Based Technologies.

Supply Chain Design Software 170

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Medical Devices.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download White Paper. The idea is to use third-party resources with white-label branding, allowing for a seamless experience for customers. Ship next-business-day as standard shipping for e-commerce purchases.

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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. Get Your Free White Paper Today.

Trends 152

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Enterra Insights

JULY 3, 2018

Logistics providers know their job isn’t complete until every foot of the last mile is covered. Edwin Jiang notes, “Today, the last mile remains both the most challenging and costly segment of the journey, accounting for nearly 50 percent of the total cost of delivery. There are 5,280 feet in a mile. ”[2].

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TMC

OCTOBER 27, 2017

The quick processing times of TMS solutions support rapid data capture and responsive service optimization—capabilities that are critically important when meeting the needs of online customers who don’t want to wait for their purchase to arrive. Harness analytical power. Make fast, agnostic transportation selection. Optimize orders.

Modeling 62

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

It currently just uses on-time metrics to grade suppliers and the store’s retail buyers can base purchasing decisions on a brand’s delivery performance. Sam’s Club launched its OTIF program in the spring of 2018, following the logistics compliance precedent set by Walmart. Tougher OTIF Standards at Sam’s Club. Learn More.

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TMC

OCTOBER 27, 2017

The quick processing times of TMS solutions support rapid data capture and responsive service optimization—capabilities that are critically important when meeting the needs of online customers who don’t want to wait for their purchase to arrive. Harness analytical power. Make fast, agnostic transportation selection. Optimize orders.

Modeling 48

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TMC

OCTOBER 27, 2017

The quick processing times of TMS solutions support rapid data capture and responsive service optimization—capabilities that are critically important when meeting the needs of online customers who don’t want to wait for their purchase to arrive. Harness analytical power. Make fast, agnostic transportation selection. Optimize orders.

Modeling 48

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TMC

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

The quick processing times of TMS solutions support rapid data capture and responsive service optimization—capabilities that are critically important when meeting the needs of online customers who don’t want to wait for their purchase to arrive. Harness analytical power. Make fast, agnostic transportation selection. Optimize orders.

Modeling 48

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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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TMC

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Total eCommerce sales in November and December 2015 are expected to be around $69 billion, a 13% increase on the previous year, reports the Wall Street Journal [1]. Finally, I will often purchase the product online, but choose to pick it up in store. Online volumes surged during the holiday period while store traffic declined.

Omnichannel 48

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In 1973, the ATA introduced the Truck Tonnage Index, a monthly estimation of the total weight of freight transported by truck in the United States. The anonymity of the survey and companies participating prevents us from understanding the percentage of tonnage each company accounts for or the type of freight being shipped.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2015

Given that our proprietary TMS, the Cerasis Rater , provides multiple reports, giving our shippers’ many insights, this post is quite appropriate, just like getting the data that is meaningful , in order to make the best decisions for your business possible. . Payments on leased/purchased trucks and trailers represent 11% of costs.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2018

E-commerce is growing at a phenomenal rate and, powered by the top trends in e-commerce logistics, shippers have an amazing opportunity to increase profitability and reduce freight spend simultaneously. In addition, retailers around the globe struggle to stay competitive with the e-commerce behemoth, Amazon, reports Huemor.

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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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

The old adage, “you can’t manage something you can’t” measure” definitely applies in logistics. Without measurement, shippers and logistics providers are not able to objectively analyze logistics performance. Perhaps this is why, so many LTL shippers make purchasing decisions based on price alone. There is a better way.

Cost Reduction Strategies 101

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2018

E-commerce is growing faster than ever, and more consumers are leveraging online platforms in making purchasing decisions. In fact, two-thirds of consumer shopping journeys include internet research, reports McKinsey & Company , as well as word-of-mouth recommendations and past experiences. Get Your Free White Paper.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 161

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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. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

Manufacturing Procurement 164

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2018

Customer service is more important than ever, and customers expect purchases to arrive at record speeds with free or low-cost shipping, says GlobeCon Freight Systems. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

Supply Chain Software 130

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 trillion on logistics and transportation services in the United States in 2018, an increase of 11.4% billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4%

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

As with the logistics category where we featured 15 most popular blog posts vs. the 10 we covered in the top manufacturing blog posts and supply chain blog posts , we write so many transportation blog posts in that category, we are going to feature the 16 most viewed transportation blog posts. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 1, 2016

In addition, technology gives shippers visibility to and reporting on all shipments. Do your shipment sizes and purchase orders (POs) vary? Potentially, that means more LTL or partial shipments, plus linear foot charges and cubic capacity rules that can add to process requirements and costs.

Vendor Strategies 34

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2018

Managing inbound parcel freight has increased in complexity with the global rise of e-commerce. Amazon has mastered inbound parcel freight management as part of its third-party marketplace, and small and mid-sized shippers are struggling to keep up. What’s Causing Problems With Inbound Parcel Freight Management?

Freight 120

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Logility

JUNE 28, 2017

Multi-mode freight optimization is another value-added tool that should be investigated by process chemical manufacturers. It is not unusual to reduce transportation costs by as much as 30%. Considering transportation costs can represent 40% to 60% of total logistics expenditure that represents sizeable savings.

Chemicals 100

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Logility

AUGUST 17, 2016

Supply chain planning systems receive the forecast as input and plans the purchasing of materials, making of products, and overall operation of your supply chain. The system helps you improve availability, reduce costs, and manage your network of manufacturing facilities and sales channels to hit ever-increasing profit targets.

Material Savings 100

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 100

GTG Technology Group

JUNE 10, 2019

The TMS system works throughout multiple companies at one time to ensure each person involved has the information required to do their job correctly and move freight for any company where it needs to go. TMS focuses on the most reliable, efficient, and cost-effective ways to deliver freight. How Does TMS Work? What TMS Does.

Supply Chain Design Software 36

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2018

Managing parcels for outbound shipping represents only a portion of a shipper’s overall logistics strategy. Freight spend must include parcel in reverse logistics spend, and major carriers are turning their attention to the value stream of proactive parcel management in reverse logistics.

Reverse Logistics 150

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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Quote from the Dispatch report in October 2019: “We are getting further and further along with one of the largest fast-food companies in the United States. These primitives will enable us to begin documenting and tracking supply chain interactions before a purchase has even occurred. More details to come soon!”

Supply Chain Planning Software 9

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Manifesting this trend is the terminology and concept of Digital Path to Purchase — the omni-channel, tech-focused approach to supporting and acting on a consumer’s purchase.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

You might ask yourself, “Why does a third party logistics company create Manufacturing content? They are a logistics solutions company, why not ONLY write about logistics?” Well, manufacturing companies who ship freight in North America. Who do we serve, you might ask? That’s some serious momentum!

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