GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2017

In addition, these technologies can introduce a new level of visibility and improve overall operations, asserts The Manufacturer magazine. However, the rise of third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) is also changing the game.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2016

We release our second e-book today by focusing on strategic logistics and transportation management creates a competitive business advantage for shippers. You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here.

Transportation Management 120

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our first post covered the Top 5 Freight Management blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 logistics blogs from 2016 so far. Current State of the Logistics and Freight Economy.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have been around for several years, and while 3PLs may have existing software suites, such as our very own transportation management system, the Cerasis Rater, many supply chain managers are still implementing in-house technology solutions that have severe capability limitations.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2017

Create a pathway for information sharing with freight transporters. Automation technologies that will shape transportation planners and supply chains over the next year: Additive manufacturing. How Will It Impact Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs)? Provide feedback to transporters.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years. third party logistics industry was at a healthy 4.5 Here are the details. The growth of the U.S. percent in 2010-2013.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

This also gave birth to several military logistics techniques which are still in use in a more advanced form. Outsourcing Logistics and Supply Chain Functions Can Provide a Competitive Advantage. Speaking of the rise in the use of third party logistics. It’s staggering.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 10, 2015

This year’s version of the State of Logistics Report revealed that third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) and those involved in the supply chain have experienced the greatest gain and economic turnaround since the Great Recession of nearly a decade ago. for everyone else.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

As a 3PL focused on transportation management , and especially LTL freight management , Cerasis is well positioned to help you achieve the "Best in Class Shipper" status. . Unfortunately, a myriad of available shippers, third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ), and other transportation carriers continue to confound your LTL options.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). But, knowing where LTL shipping mistakes are likely to occur can help shippers ensure their freight is delivered according to their expectations and needs.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Additionally, the use of metrics fosters positive relationships with coworkers and adherence to rulesets and best practices for the respective third-party logistics provider (3PL). The overall goal of the distribution center is to make sure that freight makes into the correct mode of transportation at the appropriate time.

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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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Outsourcing logistics processes can be an effective means of managing the needs of your organization. However, when you decide to take the jump to outsourcing, you will have to choose between an asset-based and non-asset-based third-party logistics provider (3PL). Both types of 3PLs have advantages and disadvantages.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

As a transportation management third party logistics company, we know at Cerasis that transportation makes up a large portion of the costs and efficiencies of any supply chain. In order to help companies decide objectively to reshore manufacturing back to the U.S. Infographics Supply Chain Supply Chain Trends'

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 9, 2015

Once upon a time, there were fewer manufacturing entities in the world, and shipping companies clamored for relationships with each and every business. Fortunately, Third-Party Logistics Service Providers (3PLs) offer a solution to this problem to help in gaining efficiency in transportation management.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2016

Additionally, the rise of third party logistics providers is helping the same organizations attain the same cost and efficiency of their bigger competitors. Use of Wearable Technology in the Supply Chain and Manufacturing. Essentially, wearables are the “new type of tablet on the wrist, face, head, or other body part.”.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2017

However, the surge in manufacturing and increasing presence of international shipping have changed the way shippers look at the Amendment. How Does the Carmack Amendment Impact Freight Claims? Needing to a file a freight claim is not a process that shippers plan for, but it needs to be an option. Things happen during shipping.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Most businesses that ship freight via Less-than-Truckload or LTL freight services will improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their transportation and logistics departments with the use of an automated transportation management system (TMS). 6 Benefits of Using a TMS for LTL Freight Management.

Freight 120

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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. We relay on guest bloggers and the expertise of others for manufacturing best practices.

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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? For example, Zipline Logistics denotes these factors affecting freight rates and spend: Origin, destination and lane.

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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 22, 2017

Experts predict the 2017 holiday shopping season to be one for the record books, and steady growth in the stock market alludes to a new manufacturing boom. Moreover, Local and regional carriers can help get your freight where it needs to go, but you need to use technology to identify carriers with available capacity.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

Editor’s Note: We love innovation and manufacturing. They recently put out a press release regarding the unveiling of adaptable forklifts which Konecranes manufactures. So, for us, it is a win-win: featuring great manufacturing innovations as well as helpful information those interested in logistics!

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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

Ecommerce logistics starts with moving inventory from the manufacturer and lasts until it ends up at the end customer’s destination. Fulfillment is one of the most critical pieces of ecommerce logistics, which includes: Inventory management. Diversify both manufacturing and fulfillment locations, when possible.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

, in a blog post ahead of his visit to Made in USA manufacturer, UCAN Zippers USA. Josh has graciously agreed to give away, for free, to 25 winners a digital copy of his documentary, as a way for Cerasis and Josh to celebrate manufacturers during this Manufacturing Day period! What is Manufacturing Day 2015?

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ShipBob

MAY 21, 2020

Many of them couldn’t keep up with demand and were forced to work overtime or had to source products from other manufacturers to keep up with consumer demand. Freighting, fulfillment, and logistics. Grocery stores were packed and emptied within the first few days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In fact, using a TMS solution decreases freight costs for more than 60 percent of companies surveyed, reports ARC Insights. For example, do you need less-than-truckload (LTL), small package, full truckload (FT) or freight consolidation? This is critical to freight consolidation across multiple shippers too. You Need Audits.

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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. As a recap, and for easy to access link, we have showcased the following: Most Read Manufacturing Articles of 2015. Top Logistics Articles of 2015. Top Freight Articles of 2015.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

Instead, 2016 will see the use of drones in the logistics industry explode, which poses major implications for modes of transportation, and shippers will need to figure out the best way to get products to customers in sync with the Holy Trinity of Manufacturing. Transportation Modes Will Expand.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2015

We continue our series on the most popular blog posts of 2014 in each of our main categories with our very first post of 2014 by featuring another area important to Cerasis and the industry: third party logistics. Are We Moving from General Logistics Services Providers to More Specialized? Read the Full Blog Post.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2016

Now, it's easy to think of technology as being a manufacturer-only realm. Let's take a look at what logistics technology trends will become the dominant factors of the logistics industry for 2016. In fact, autonomous vehicles are already being used by a logistics provider in Arizona.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost. This is especially relevant for third-party logistics and transportation management service providers, whose service fee is based on reducing cost and streamlining the shipper’s supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2016

So, your organization has decided to explore the benefits and perks of less than truckload freight shipping. The dedicated TMS can further eliminate the frustrations that occur with typical full-truckload (FT) shipments and small package freight by combining all KPIs and available options into a single, comprehensive tool.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We've already featured all the other popular blog posts from logistics , manufacturing , supply chain , and freight over this week. While this is still true today, the latest TMS applications aim to offer comprehensive solutions to deal with the complexities of global shipping business as well as third party logistics.

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