GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. In this series, we will first talk about how EDI in transportation works and what it is, covering the history of EDI in transportation, the definition, how it works technically, and then some common EDI codes used within the transportation industry.

Electronics 333

Electronics Transportation Data Resource Reduction 333

GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2018

Poor visibility in freight allocation is a leading reason shippers experience difficulty in managing freight, and this problem is evidence of a disconnect between the person managing freight and company stakeholders. Yesteryear, freight allocation was simpler. Download Here. New Series.

Freight 179

Freight Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 179

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

A digital workforce weaves together disconnected automation tools – Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI, and machine learning – to think, act and analyse the way a human worker would, and work alongside humans. RPA as it is also referred to, has the capability to transform supply chain management. Procurement.

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

According to Logistics Management, more parcel carriers are moving heavier parcel shipments to less-than-truckload freight in e-commerce because they’re overwhelmed. This creates a wonderful opportunity for shippers to eliminate the middleman costs by considering the use of less-than-truckload freight options for e-commerce.

Shipping 184

Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 184

Descartes

JUNE 4, 2025

We continue to see strong interest in our domain expertise and our solutions to help companies navigate the complex trade landscape. Acquisition of 3GTMS On March 24, 2025, Descartes acquired all of the shares of 3GTMS, a leading provider of transportation management solutions. Additions to property and equipment (1.9)

Expense Reduction 195

Expense Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 195

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode, Cerasis welcomes back Greg Braun, Senior Vice President of C3 Solutions, a yard management & dock scheduling software company. We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” We hope you enjoy!

Food 191

Food Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain 191

GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

Digitization Supply Chain Management, like many other industries in the past decade, has iteratively undergone transformational periods of digitization — shifts to digital processes essential for remaining competitive and profitable in the global marketplace. Author information Kevin Doubleday Fluree is a blockchain databae company.

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Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 267

Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2016

One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for this year was that the transportation management system (TMS) market will become more barbell-shaped ( mirroring what is happening in the third-party logistics industry ). We’re seeing the TMS market move in two opposite directions,” I wrote back in December.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

All metal fabricators realize that they have to do some analyses before the company purchases equipmen t or hires new people, but now there seems to be a new intensity about the process. These total costs also include hard costs such as the freight rates negotiated with carriers at an expert level through the 3PLs carrier relations team.

Manufacturing Procurement 309

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Purchasing Skills Third Party Logistics 309

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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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 216

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 3, 2018

E-commerce has transformed how consumers shop and purchase their favorite products, as well as try new products and services. While e-commerce increases at an average rate of 19 percent, shippers have continued operating with the same tools and resources. Get E-Commerce solutions. LEARN MORE. Think about it.

Cost Reduction Strategies 263

Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction 263

SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

Hence, leveraging the right technological tools becomes not only beneficial. This comprehensive guide highlights software that stands out. For each recommended software, we will delve into the key features that set it apart. For each recommended software, we will delve into the key features that set it apart.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions 98

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

If you are buying widgets, there are many ways to make your purchase, from going to a retail location, ordering online or using a standard procurement software tool that allows you to order lots of widgets and receive them over a specified period of time. Freight is unique. Data rules.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 100

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

I consider her the best in the biz for transportation management consulting. in to transportation management to drive routing information and booking optimization). How Do We Connect Supply Chain Planning Architectures to Transportation Planning? Ellen currently works as a consultant at Cap Gemini.

Supply Chain Planning Software 170

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 170

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.

Resource Reduction 280

Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software 280

GlobalTranz

JUNE 9, 2015

Fortunately, Third-Party Logistics Service Providers (3PLs) offer a solution to this problem to help in gaining efficiency in transportation management. By outsourcing to a transportation management provider, you can reduce your in-house expenses on shipping processes. Flexibility in Business Processes.

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Transportation Expense Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Billion Acquisition of e2open Australia based logistics software provider WiseTech, developer of logistics execution software CargoWise , announced an agreement to acquire U.S. Risk is assessed for both indirect or direct materials procurement teams and their supply networks. WiseTech Announces $2.1

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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. E-Commerce Is Spurring Record Growth in Logistics E-commerce has made it impossible to meet the status quo with traditional technologies, and still, some shippers have not yet implemented e-commerce and TMS solutions.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 199

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 199

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Thomson Reuters purchased the global trade compliance vendor Integration Point in 2018. They offer a solution for corporate tax departments called ONESOURCE. The Integration Point solution was rebranded to be one of the modules in the ONESOURCE suite. Oracle’s solution combines TMS and GTC seamlessly.

Global 244

Global Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 244

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 15, 2018

For shippers, the best way to handle the e-commerce logistics surge lies in e-commerce freight consolidation and deconsolidation. E-Commerce Growth Is Incompatible With Stagnate Freight Shipping Strategies E-commerce growth can boggle the mind. Faster delivery and decreased freight spend. Get your free white paper.

Freight 136

Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 136

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. As omnichannel shopping becomes the standard for consumers, the use of freight data will excel.

Supply Chain Planning Software 136

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 136

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.

Reverse Logistics 120

Reverse Logistics Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Transportation Management 120

Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2013

Another crazy Friday morning, now with the kids out of school, so let’s go straight to this week’s news: JDA Announces Major Enhancements to Workforce Mobility, All-Channel Commerce Solutions. HighJump Software Enhances HighJump Warehouse Advantage Express Offering to Meet Increased Demand in SMB Marketplace.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 163

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Rail Software Forecasting Software 163

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. Inventory Management in a High Inflation Environment ; Clint Reiser. If “the forecast is always wrong,” is improving forecast accuracy even the solution to our demand planning woes?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 306

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Design Software 306

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2018

Artificial Intelligence Tools Increase in Usefulness and Depth. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools will reduce delays and simplify customer service across all changes in manufacturing throughout 2018.

Manufacturing Procurement 273

Manufacturing Procurement Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software 273

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2013

I went to Home Depot earlier this week to return a purchase, and the customer in front of me wanted to exchange a defective power tool with the same model, but he couldn’t find any on the shelf even though the store’s inventory system said 5 units were in stock. HighJump Software Announces New Latin American Partnership.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 178

Prescriptive Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 178

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Stop wasting time waiting on your preferred carrier, and take advantage of the freight availability of all carriers. Optimize Routes, and Consolidate Freight Where Possible. Since optimizing requires a detailed analysis of the factors impacting a given lane or route, it may be necessary to use a route-optimization software.

Capacity 224

Capacity Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 224

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. Transportation: Moving to a Digital Environment. Often these solutions execute a seamless, autonomous response based on pre-defined objectives.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 260

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 260

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Primary Challenges in an E-Commerce Shipping Strategy Developing an e-commerce shipping strategy is about more than just considering e-commerce; e-commerce may include the omnichannel purchases in which customers use a variety of online and in-store devices and experiences to make a final decision and complete a purchase.

Price Reduction 209

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 209

Talking Logistics

JULY 22, 2015

One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2015 was that 3PLs and software vendors would focus more on acquiring small and midsized business (SMB) clients this year. Transportation management system (TMS) vendors have been in that race for some time, and earlier this week, C.H.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 100

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

10 Tips To Be A Successful Freight Broker! The Supply Chain industry provides vast employment opportunities, from procurement to warehouse inventory, management, and shipping. The terms freight broker and freight agent are often confused in the cargo and shipping sector. What Does A Freight Agent Do?

Negotiating Skills 98

Negotiating Skills Freight Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 98

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Freight Audit may not be the sexiest aspect of transportation management, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t play a critical role in helping companies effectively manage and control their transportation spend, as well as provide valuable insight to drive continuous improvement.

Freight 0

Freight Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills 0

Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2017

Change is the only real constant when managing global supply chains, regardless of the type of goods or any other supply chain attribute; change is driving your supply chain. The most recent change on the ocean carrier front is the OOCL purchase by Cosco Shipping Holdings and Shanghai International Port Group for $6.3

Supply Chain Design Software 140

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization 140

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Freight Companies Scramble to Reroute Goods in Wake of Harvey (WSJ – sub. BluJay Solutions Raises up to $500 Million New Financing to Drive Accelerated Growth. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Robinson acquires Milgram & Company. Körber acquires HighJump.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility Manufacturing Procurement 0

GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

The Solution: A Robust Parcel Shipping Program Can Keep Costs in Check Developing a robust parcel shipping strategy requires shippers go back to basics, such as the needs of customers. Purchase Insurance. Before shipping anything, consider the value-add of purchasing insurance. Partner with a 3PL.

Shipping 189

Shipping Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Negotiating Skills 189

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

According to Steve Banker via Forbes , Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods positioned the company to corner the omnichannel area , and Amazon went a step further. This the result of more purchases completed online following an in-store promotion, but it proves the value of the brick-and-mortar location in pushing e-commerce sales higher.

Trends 204

Trends Shipping Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Software 204

Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

based companies have a supplier sustainability scorecard that they may use in their purchasing decisions, and another 23% are developing one. One of the easiest ways to get started is by investing in a Transportation Management System (TMS). A core capability provided by most TMS solutions is route planning.

Optimal Sourcing 155

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 155