GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2016

For manufacturers and shippers, freight spend represents one of the largest costs to the respective company. However, freight rates are continuing to increase , yet the end users continue to demand lower shipping rates. However, freight rates are continuing to increase , yet the end users continue to demand lower shipping rates.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

All modes of transit feel the effects of capacity crunches, but those that suffer the biggest effects tend to involve ground-transit, including less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload (FT) and parcel shipping. As FT availability declines during capacity crunches, shippers must choose between LTL and parcel shipping.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The capacity crunch is starting to take hold of the shipping industry. However, this capacity crunch is likely to exceed even the worst capacity crunches in history, says Karen Sage of Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez. Optimize Routes, and Consolidate Freight Where Possible. Focus on Service, Not Just Freight Rates.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2017

More than 25 million small packages , otherwise known as parcels, are shipped daily. Meanwhile, the top 10 commodities shipped tend to be bulky and require less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. But, the lines between parcel and LTL shipping have started to blur in recent years. When to Choose LTL Shipping.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Logistics service providers will be integral to the success of shippers in 2018, but the top logistics trends trends that affect the shipper can differ from those affecting third-party logistics providers, procurement professionals and freight shipping.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

We will focus primarily on LTL shipping, but some of these areas can be applied to other modes of over the road shipping. 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. . Freight Spend Management.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

The use of full truckload shipping is rising in popularity, resulting from its lower cost as compared to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. Decreasing capacity and increasing full truckload rates are expected to increase throughout 2018, reports Freight Waves. Download eBook. Staying attentive to the market.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 22, 2018

E-Commerce Will Force Increases in Parcel Spend Management and Parcel Freight Rates The impact of e-commerce on parcel is undisputed, and according to Jean Regan of TranzAct , it helped FedEx and UPS grow 6 percent in the first half of 2016. The Guide to Reduce Parcel Shipping Costs thru Effective Transportation Management Practices.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2016

Logistics companies help manufacturers and shippers improve customer service and satisfaction, global expertise in trade, reduce risk, enable rapid expansion and start-up, and reduce current and future costs. Recently, the Global Supply Chain Institute published a guide, “ Selecting and Managing a Third-Party Logistics Provider.”

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Third party logistics (3PL) is the function by where the owner of goods outsources numerous components of the supply chain to a 3PL company that can perform the management function of the clients’ customs, inbound freight, distribution, warehousing, order fulfilment and outbound freight to the client’s customers.

3PL 120

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Imagine what work would be like if you could offer all customers free two-day shipping. Some customers do not want two-day shipping. They may want three-day shipping, or they may need ship-to-store shipping options. Transparency is Inherent in the Top Logistics Trends Shaped by Customer Experience.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

The shipping industry saw growth and expansion in 2014 when compared to the state of the industry since 2008. Shippers are focusing on using dimensional pricing to cut down on wasted space, and consolidation of freight has become the new buzzword. Expansion of the Panama Canal Will Increase Incoming Ocean Freight.

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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

JUNE 14, 2018

Full truckload shipping is generally less expensive than other over the road transportation modes. Instead of throwing in the towel, shippers can leverage full truckload shipping to ship LTL shipments in the back of a full-size van or trailer. Access our complete Full Truckload Shipping White Paper Series. Download Here.

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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. Top Logistics Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far.

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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 ). Maintaining the best possible fleet for your shipping needs requires vigilance and the tracking of specific measures across their performance. Get The Full List Here. Get The Full List Here.

Transportation Management 125

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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. LTL procurement is something we do very well.

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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

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Shipping - Visibility in the end to end supply chain allows companies to know exactly what products they are delivering and what may be missing. Better practices can organize freight for complete shipments the first time. Extra product also needs to be shipped. Reduce freight and transport time with proactive management.

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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.

Purchasing Skills 120

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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). On-Time Shipping. For example, shipping during the holiday season tends to increase as more people begin purchasing items online for gifts.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

We take pride at Cerasis, as a third party logistics company who has developed a proprietary web-based transportation management system , to offer technology solutions to our shippers so they may remain as efficient as possible and have access to information at their fingertips. What is Electronic Data Interchange?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Supply chain disruptors , such as venture capitalist start-ups, previously discussed in the Uberization of Trucking, are also impacting last mile logistics. Up to 84 percent of global freight spend on trucking costs, including fuel, labor, technology and asset tracking, amounting to more than $800 in the industry.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

Supply chain logistics providers made significant changes in standard operations in 2016. From ditching age-old tactics of shipping products now, to advancing the capabilities of augmented reality in logistics, our logistics trends highlighted expected improvements in the supply chain, many of which came true.

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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. In 2014, the total cost of logistics rose to a staggering $1.45

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GlobalTranz

JULY 25, 2016

While competition is good, it is often forgotten when thinking about shipping. We’ve discussed the importance of using parcel shippers , multi-carrier shipping programs and joint-ventures with Magento Freight Shipping in the past, but the importance of carrier selection is taking center-stage once more.

Negotiating Skills 120

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The language and documents of shipping are complicated and immense. The moment you start shipping with a 3PL as your partner, you already have EDI built in! Your 3PL partner must recognize that testing is critical to implementation because it keeps your shipping and carrier relationships on stable, solid ground.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

They are better able to adjust pricing models to reflect consumers’ demands, including less packaging for smaller shipments, a key characteristic of dimensional pricing, and it enables record-low freight shipping. . Schulz of Logistics Management. It takes time, resources and may not pay off.

Transportation Management 120

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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. Infographic: The Global Logistics Market.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

In this free webinar, participants will learn a methodology for using LTL key process indicators (KPIs). The webinar will also cover ways to improve the number or on time shipments and improving customer service. The webinar will also cover ways to improve the number or on time shipments and improving customer service.

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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.

Transportation Management 120

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2012

In this free webinar, participants will learn a methodology for measuring LTL carrier performance. They will also learn specific actions for reducing LTL carrier shipping costs. Webinar topics will include: 1.) Key process indicators (KPI) for the most important aspects of LTL shipping.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2017

Freight classification changes are part of the growing shipping industry, and the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has again enacted changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), which took effect August 5, 2017. What Freight Classification Changes Did the NMFTA Make?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 19, 2015

Yet, shipping remained similar to archaic supply chain practices until the advent of the digital age and the TMS provider. The greatest concern for businesses is their ability to obtain a high return on investment (ROI), especially in the last step of business—shipping. How much money will be required to obtain a new TMS?”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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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.

3PL 120

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2015

A true challenge that any business faces is shipping merchandise and goods. It is one of the most complicated operations, which requires very careful planning, evaluating and choosing the right carrier to work with in order to state that you achieved your goals all while still keeping an eye on where you can realize a freight saving.

Freight 120

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