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Freight Classification Errors, Re-Weighs, & Other Common Freight Adjustments Are Eating Your Bottom Line’s Lunch

GlobalTranz

Shippers are often challenged when dealing with the freight classification system from the National Motor Freight Classifications (NMFC) book, the code numbers assigned to all products that determine the correct freight class for shipments. A Brief on Freight Classification.

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Steel Fabrication and General Manufacturing Tips and Tricks for 2015

GlobalTranz

Now is the Time for Manufacturing to Look at Logistics Efficiency. By adopting a logistics efficiency management approach, logistics related costs as a percentage of sales drops to 4% to 7% depending on industry sector. Shops that don’t have the ability to respond quickly are going to have a difficult road ahead.

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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. 5 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Managers in Manufacturing.

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The State of Third Party Logistics: The Future is Already Here

GlobalTranz

The State of Third Party Logistics: Technology Innovations Driving a Service Mindset. In the future, voice prompts and commands will be standard in the supply chain, such as when making stock inquiries and freight tracking. Tomorrow we will discuss the room to grow for third party logistics providers.

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Delivering the Drinks: Streamlining Beverage Transportation with Kristina Bernarducci

The Logistics of Logistics

Whether shes hosting charity golf tournaments or hosting Rutgers University Supply Chain students with a tour of the manufacturing facility, Kristina believes business should always be a force for good. Founded in 1981, Bettaway has evolved from a local beverage distributor into a comprehensive logistics provider.

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All Signs Point to Mexico Playing a Greater Role in Supply Chains

Talking Logistics

It’s one of the most common questions I get these days from third-party logistics providers (3PLs), especially this time of the year as they’re finalizing their strategies for 2015 and beyond. Mexico mode…Freight moved by pipeline increased 11.4 billion of freight to and from Mexico, followed by rail at 14.2

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How a 3PL Can Strengthen Your Supply Chain Resilience

GlobalTranz

If your business depends on freight shipping, you've likely felt the effects of a world that seems to change overnight. A third-party logistics provider (3PL) can help you anticipate disruption, respond quickly and stay competitive. But this disruption led to a freight recession , causing many carriers to close up shop.

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