3rdwave

JULY 20, 2020

Too often – make that almost always – importers and exporters (BCOs – Benefiticcial Cargo Owners) are dependent on their NVOCC, Freight Forwarder or 3PL (3PL) to provide them with visibility into their global supply chains. independent performance metrics and analytics for management decision support.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

To that end, every warehouse manager’s role is to manage the physical environment, loadshifting equipment and people, to decrease the chances of collision and accidents, and often, to help the flow of freight via outbound and inbound freight management; an entire process known as warehouse traffic management. Read the full Post.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 10, 2015

On June 23, 2015, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) released the “State of Logistics Report,” which happens to be in its 26 th year. For members of the CSCMP , the cost of the report is free, but it stands out at $295.00 percent; although, air freight demand held a $968 billion high volume of items.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

We will feature our 5 main categories all week: Logistics , Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Transportation , and Freight. 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2016.So We display the most popular freight blog posts in the order of #5 to #1. 9 KPIs to Track for Proper Freight Management. We hope you enjoy!

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Among millennials, consumers are willing to pay a premium up to 30-percent more for same-day delivery, reports McKinsey & Company , with an overwhelming majority willing to pay extra for guaranteed delivery, as shown below: Paired with the sudden spike in parcel delivery, last mile delivery will continue to grow 10-percent annually.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. There was a time when buying a computer was considered a once-in-a-decade purchase, if not once-in-a-lifetime. Globalization Will Become More Important in Everyday Decisions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

According to a recent SGInnovate webinar, the voluntary carbon market is worth about $5.5 A case in point is Tesla, the electric car manufacturer, which reported carbon credit sales of $518 million in the first quarter of 2021, with the majority of purchases coming from other automakers! billion a year.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2018

billion in 2018 alone, reports Michael Kotelec of Manufacturing.net , and this will bring a strong, robust boost to efficiency and productivity in manufacturing. Manufacturers can also use Blockchain technology to track inbound freight, including raw materials used in the manufacturing process, explains Industry Week.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

While most brands have already integrated live system tracking, secure data exchange processes, and visibility and traceability throughout systems, the use of cloud-based technologies will begin to have a major impact on procurement processes as well, says Marc Wins of Procurement Academy.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 22, 2018

Parcel spend management is growing in importance, and shipper workforces are becoming more diverse, reports Marilyn Gettinger of Parcel MEDIA , which may strain existing work relationships and require use of people analytics to boost morale. Customers Expect Free or Low-Cost Parcel Shipping on Most Purchases Yes.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 25, 2019

We partnered with GTX Corp, ParceLive, and a few others that will be announced soon, began working on case studies, aired our first webinar with major industry executives, graduated from the Plug and Play Spring 2019 Food and Beverage Accelerator Program, joined forces with the World Economic Forum to build the Blockchain Toolkit, and a lot more.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Now includes installation, so home improvement shippers, like Home Depot and Lowes Home Improvement, must now consider eCommerce to be a venue for selling items requiring installation and assembly, reports Stuart Lauchlan of Diginomica. Leveraging Metrics, Shippers Find Better Ways to Excel at Customer Service and Last Mile Services.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

Instead of focusing on charging more to ship parcel, shippers should redevelop their processes to streamline shipping and reduce delays, as well as freight spend. This has the effect of lowering overall shipping costs, meeting customers’ demands for lower-cost, faster delivery of small packages. Purchase Insurance.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Stop wasting time waiting on your preferred carrier, and take advantage of the freight availability of all carriers. Furthermore, more carrier options is essential to landing better contracts with existing carriers when it comes time to renew or renegotiate your contracts, reports Averitt Express. Pay and Treat Your Drivers Well.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. Level-two is starting to leverage predictive analytics: Can I predict where a challenge or disruption is going to occur?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

Although the availability of supply chain data is increasing by a factor of 10x each year, a large quantity of data alone provides limited value for business analytics. Even with the use of algorithms, business analytics must remain collaborative. appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

The Center for Retail Compliance reports more companies are turning to enhanced operations to reduce transport costs and inefficiencies wherever possible, which include following: Better management systems to reduce overhead, collecting data and identifying unsustainable operations. Load planning reduced redundancies.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In this week’s InFocus webinar series, we had the opportunity to gain key insights on 3PL and e-commerce in the Saudi Arabia region from Salah Taha. His extensive expertise also encompasses freight and transportation, covering ground, air, and sea. Watch the full webinar here ! Key Takeaways from this Webinar 1.

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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. . Shipping freight inherently comes with a large amount data. Freight Spend Management. Monitoring of Key Performance Indicators and Reporting.

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Proxima

AUGUST 3, 2020

Whether warehousing, automation, freight, retail or e-commerce, business leaders needed to evaluate and address many or all in order to maintain their supply chains and keep up with the demand, which in turn, was drastically altered by the pandemic. The returns market is here to stay and it’s only going to grow.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

As a result, carriers and suppliers are focusing on how value-added services, such as auditing, small package processing and delivery, and freight optimization, can reduce overall costs and shipping duration. Analytics Are Becoming a Fundamental Part the Distribution Technology Toolbag. Robotics Are Aiding an Aging Workforce.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. As a result, some specific services have emerged from the shadows. They get damaged.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2016

Most industry experts rate the cost of logistics as very costly. Nearly every company offers some sort of discounted shipping plan for large purchase orders, and more customers are demanding faster delivery at a reduced rate. Federal Power Over Freight Management KPIs. Identifying ways to improve the system can be complicated.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Define your procurement response strategy. Catch the on-demand webinar on building business continuity plans and business strategies for the short, mid and long-term. Elizabeth de Jong of the UK Freight Trade Association told the BBC that the demand has been 50 to 100 per cent above usual, and road hauliers have adapted to keep up.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2015

We are lucky to also feature the great supply chain of Staples, who recently purchased Office Depot. The program has evolved into one of national prominence with recent rankings by leading organizations and mediums including Gartner (2014 and 2011), US News & World Report (2012) and Bloomberg Business Week (2011).

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

So, many suppliers utilize outside logistics management to ensure customers remain fully satisfied and continue to repeat purchasing. Companies that integrate reverse logistics systems into their logistics systems distinguish themselves from competitors in: effective management of inventory availability and cost. customer satisfaction.

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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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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

They manufacture the products and ship them to fulfillment or distribution centers once a purchase order has been placed. Robust technology that tracks your inventory and orders and offers advanced analytics. Bulk discounts and ability to reduce your delivery times and shipping costs. Reporting and insights.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2016

In business, the cloud is enabling the growth of predictive analytics and big data processing. However, most supply chain companies have historically only used a TMS when the company had more than $20 million in freight spend. The cost of purchasing an on-premise TMS was impractical for small to medium-sized businesses.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

For example, on average the cost savings from automating a manually processes purchase order is $9.89, for an invoice is $11.58 Looking at 2013 research, 46% of the companies surveyed use EDI “heavily” with an additional 31% reporting “some: EDI usage. and a remittance is $12.96.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Armed with industry knowledge, technology savvy, and purchasing power, customers control the sales cycle. They’re also industry disruptors, toppling traditional business models in the blink of an eye. Now new markets are flexing their purchasing muscle. billion individuals join the consuming class.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

One mistake companies often make is focusing on the lowest purchase price per item instead of considering the total landed cost of sourcing from offshore suppliers. Total landed cost includes such cost factors as transportation, port charges, duties and taxes, insurance, and material.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

You can model workflows through the facility, test measurements, even “field test” rearrangements—all virtually. Freight/Container Loading: Augmented reality could replace the need for a physical cargo list and load instructions. 2016 Supply Chain Trend #6: Procurement’s New (read Bigger) Role in the Supply Chain.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

And on the subject of sustainability, SCDigest.com covered Walmart’s 2015 Sustainability report : Walmart, the world’s largest corporation, is fresh out with its 2015 sustainability report, the eighth such document it has produced. ” Walmart states early on. But the retailer has refined the methods.

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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

MARCH 2, 2015

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. Current freight accounting and audit performance. Hard data should be the deciding factor in any new 3PL relationship. A great 3PL consultant and Cerasis blogger we recommend is Chuck Intrieri.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

Furthermore, the use of robotics in the order fulfillment, specifically the “item picking” processes , could help foster a faster purchase-to-delivery timeline. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post The (Internet of Things) IOT Supply Chain Benefits Now Coming Clearer appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.

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