The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Chris is the founder of The Freight Coach , a company that stages transportation companies ranging from traditional freight brokerages, asset-based trucking companies looking to expand into brokerage, as well as technology companies looking to implement their product into the industry. About The Freight Coach.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 15, 2024

Jessica Windham and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics leadership void. Jess is a logistics veteran with 17 years of experience across the industry spectrum. From optimizing carrier operations at UPS to leading logistics functions for giants like Staples and Perry Ellis, she’s seen it all.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018” white paper! This is a must read for those in the transportation & freight industries to stay on top of their games!

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Supply chain professionals must also know how they will be shipping freight. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. More Companies Will Invest in Cybersecurity in Procurement Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2018

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “The Wonderful World of Managing Parcel Shipping Spend” white paper! Get a free copy of the white paper by filling out the form to the right. What is in the Parcel Shipping Spend Management White Paper?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 12, 2018

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “How to Optimize Full Truckload Shipping Through Technology & Best Practices” white paper! Get a free copy of the white paper by filling out the form to the right.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 2018

In partnership with Pierbridge , whose Transtream technology powers the parcel solution within the Cerasis Rater TMS, we are please to announce the publication of a new white paper titled “The Guide to Proactive Inbound Outbound and Reverse Enterprise Parcel Management.” Instead of hoping for the best, your organization needs to act.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 20, 2018

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource: “Managing Full Truckload for Today & Beyond: A Combination Of Partnerships, Technology, & Regulation” white paper! Get a free copy of the white paper by filling out the form to the right.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 16, 2015

Here at Cerasis, we think it’s important that our clients and customers understand that transportation reverse logistics (or reverse logistics in general for that matter) is much more than just a flashy buzzword. Reverse logistics really does go back further than most people realize.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2018

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “The Ultimate Guide to Full Truckload Shipping Part 1: Background, Challenges, Process, and Best Practices for Full Truckload Shipping” white paper! Get a free copy of the white paper by filling out the form to the right.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2015

It’s been said that the one area that most shippers are the least knowledgeable in is that of claims for freight loss and damage. However, this does not mean that an understanding of freight claims isn’t vital to running an efficient transportation and logistics department. Freight Claims in Plain English.

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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. What About Moving Product Through the Supply Chain, I.e., What About Logistics?

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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

We put out the second video in our series focusing on the mobile app, released a new industry white paper, recorded and released our fourth webinar, won first place in the Ventana Research Digital Innovation Awards, and last but certainly not least, launched Mainnet! ShipChain Releases New Industry White Paper about Final Mile.

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Freight Plus

JULY 24, 2020

In this episode, Consulting Logistics host, Kyle MacNaught, presents some recently created educational resources for supply chain professionals that you aren't going to want to miss! ?. In these videos we see Jill in front of a whiteboard essentially deep diving into all things shipping and logistics. What are we putting out there? .

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Freight Plus

JULY 24, 2020

In this episode, Consulting Logistics host, Kyle MacNaught, presents some recently created educational resources for supply chain professionals that you aren't going to want to miss! ?. In these videos we see Jill in front of a whiteboard essentially deep diving into all things shipping and logistics. What are we putting out there? .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles. We will then conclude the 5 main categories by featuring the top 10 freight articles of 2015. WHITE PAPER] The Complete Guide to Freight & Transportation Accounting.

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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. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips.

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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. Full Truckload White Paper Series. Download Here. New Series.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

The transportation mode LTL, or Less Than Truckload, has grown to become the predominant, preferred means of freight transportation across the US. Additionally, industry experts and third-party logistics shipping providers ( 3PLs ) find themselves in the difficult position of ensuring the flow of merchandise continues as LTL use grows.

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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? Full Truckload White Paper Series. Access our complete Full Truckload Shipping White Paper Series.

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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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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

And what if you’re not a professional baseball team, but a shipper looking to reduce your freight spend and still grow your business? For additional information, refer to a white paper we published, Supply Chains: Where to Find the Biggest, Fastest Transportation Savings. With the right data, anything is possible.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 7, 2018

The most recent report on adoption rates of TMS is from 2015, with only 35 percent of shippers actively using a TMS, asserts Bridget McCrea of Logistics Management. In full truckload freight management, technology will make or break plans for keeping freight spend in check. Full Truckload White Paper Series.

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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). The Comprehensive Full Truckload Shipping White Paper. What does the schedule look like?

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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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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

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Today we finalize our most viewed articles from the Cerasis blog by featuring the most read freight articles published in 2015. Top Logistics Articles of 2015. We have published now over 650 articles, and so you should almost find anything related to manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, transportation, and freight. .

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2018

Shippers face more challenges than ever before when it comes to managing freight spend and allocation. While many other questions exist, freight management in today’s world is built on the internet, speed, use of data, and staying attractive to drivers. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018.

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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. With freight costs rising, the task of teasing out hidden costs is becoming increasingly critical.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2015

For a trucking company, shipper, or logistics provider to be profitable, owners must understand their cost of purchased transportation and expenses need to be in line with desired profitability. Outbound freight costs as percentage of net sales. Inbound freight costs as percentage of purchases. On-time pickups. Regan asked.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Warehouse operations and their efficiency are a key to any company that deals with freight, shipping and inventories. Minimizing the steps in the process is a good way to ensure you have a more rapid movement through the warehouse and the freight process. 3PL Pricing Structure: Part 2 In Third Party Logistics Implementation.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 28, 2015

Yesterday we published a blog post concerning the notification window changes made by the NMFC for concealed freight damage. I have a feeling it was so widely read as concealed damage claims are one of the most challenging and frustrating types of freight claims because it is so difficult to prove who was responsible for the damages.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 6, 2018

Believe it or not, product in the care of a driver does not necessarily place all liability for freight in the hands of the carrier. There are exemptions to liability within the Carmack Amendment , and even when everything is correct on paper and goes smoothly at the place of origin, Mother Nature may have other plans. Download Here.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

This is in part due to the fact that as a third party logistics company, focused on efficient and strategic transportation management solutions through technology and services, it is vital for us to educate our shipper customers and our team in order to continually improve and always provide value. .

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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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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?

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