CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

webinar of 2021, my colleagues and I provided analysis on today’s leading freight shipping topics, including the potential impact of the U.S. We answered questions live, but there were many great freight shipping questions submitted that we didn’t have time to address. In the final Market Insights Live!

Negotiating Skills 65

Negotiating Skills Freight Shipping Long Beach 65

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Keeping the supply chain operation at peak efficiency requires efficient and economic transportation of goods. This all starts with an eye to detail towards the most effective transportation management practices. LTL shipping, much like any industry with so many moving parts, can be a bit tricky from time to time.

Freight 244

Freight Negotiating Skills Third Party Logistics Expense Reduction 244

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.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Freight Transportation 120

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 2, 2018

Today, we conclude our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation , Freight. Top 10 Transportation Blog Posts of the Year. At Cerasis, we provide comprehensive freight claims management. Share This: Read More. [e-Book]

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The same holds true for their impacts on varying transportation modes. 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. Parcel Shipping Gets Tighter.

Capacity 174

Capacity Negotiating Skills Transportation Cost Reduction Strategies 174

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. Access our complete Full Truckload Shipping White Paper Series. Download Here. New Series.

Freight 150

Freight Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies 150

GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2018

Small and mid-sized shippers face many challenges in full truckload freight management. Different carriers charge different rates, which reflect the relative trucking activity of a destination, and freight management requires navigating a complex system of drivers, trucks, and trailer types, while trying to get the best deal possible.

Freight 169

Freight Resource Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 169

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

In today's ever more complex supply chain riddled with thousands upon thousands of processes, shipping freight has moved beyond tactical prowess for those who execute well and has evolved to now include strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to maintain not only a competitive edge but reduce overall transportation cost footprint.

Negotiating Skills 120

Negotiating Skills Freight Shipping Innovation 120

GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

These giants have deep pockets, capable of offering low-cost, if not free, parcel shipping. However, that does not mean all shippers must face the challenges to ship parcel at their expense. If shippers charge to ship parcel, customers will simply go to Amazon. Negotiate Shipping Rates Like a Pro.

Material Savings 151

Material Savings Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies Negotiating Skills 151

GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2017

How Big Is the Problem Of Inbound Freight Management? Inbound freight management is receiving a lot of attention as businesses continue to look for ways to manage shipping costs. If you’re looking to save costs on shipping, take a look at inbound shipping. It is complicated, that’s why.

Negotiating Skills 144

Negotiating Skills Freight Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 144

GlobalTranz

MAY 14, 2018

As a result, average shipment size has dwindled, driving increases in parcel freight spend. Knocking accessorial charges out of the equation lowers total transportation costs. This may include warehousing, packaging products, freight scheduling, invoice auditing, and data-based insights through Big Data analytics.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Negotiating Skills Transportation 120

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

We continue our series on what makes up a "Best in Class" shipper by taking a deeper dive into #4 and #5 of the 10 areas that "Best in Class" Shippers must master : Freight Spend Management and a focus on LTL Shipping Process. Managing Freight Spend and LTL Shipping Process. What Is Freight Spend Management?

Freight 120

Freight Shipping Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Intelligent Audit

MAY 25, 2022

This is excellent news for everyone in freight accounting as companies struggle to increase profit margins that have narrowed amidst increasing fuel surcharges. . administration and agencies to provide logistics and transportation support as needed, because when it matters most, FedEx delivers.”

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software 52

GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2016

Furthermore, some data may be of minimal use without comparison to and identification of trends and collaborations between data from other transactions within a given warehouse or transportation system. Businesses are often left with questions about the origination of such data.

Metrics 120

Metrics Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Strategy 120

Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 24, 2021

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR. The final mile or outbound shipping function has been an area of strong focus for businesses in recent years with the relentless growth of ecommerce and changes in consumer buying patterns. Should you blend inbound and outbound freight operations? You will learn: How to prioritize TMS investments today?

Supply Chain Network Software 81

Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 81

GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

Last year, the 2016 State of Logistics Report alluded to rising shipping volume, partially responsible for decreased overhead costs, as a driving force behind declining overhead costs across all modes of shipping. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping has been amid a capacity crunch. Think about the benefits you want from your TMS.

Transportation Management 139

Transportation Management Optimization Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software 139

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. 13 Small Package Shipping or Parcel Shipping Best Practices.

Freight 127

Freight Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 127

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer. Packaging and product damage during shipping is extremely common. Warehousing eats up about 25% and transportation 60%. In general, heavier items require thicker boxes. Trucking Logistics.

Material Savings 201

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Shipping 201

GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2019

Fill out the Form Below to Register for the Webinar [PODCAST] How Freight Shippers Can Effectively Ship Parcel & Go “Omni-Modal” Click to Listen Cerasis invites you to register for the “Market Trends and the Case for Adding Parcel Shipping to your Freight TMS” Webinar on May 23rd, 2018 a 12 PM CST.

Trends 149

Trends Freight Shipping Transportation Management 149

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We will then conclude the 5 main categories by featuring the top 10 freight articles of 2015. A Look To 2018 and Beyond.

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Transportation Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 120

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Although this sounds great for most industries, it represents a major problem for the freight trucking industry. Freight Forwarding Will Undergo Digital Transformation. Freight forwarders will have great opportunities in 2018 to take advantage of the increased demand on shippers. Freight and Trucking Rates Will Evolve.

Course 144

Course Vendor Strategies Trends Freight 144

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. To successfully mitigate the potential setbacks from shipping capacity crunch, your organization understand more about its current and projected driving forces. CEO, David S.

Capacity 122

Capacity Shipping Resource Reduction Houston 122

GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers. Below, you can also view the history of shipping containers in one infographic. Malcom McLean and the History of Shipping Containers.

Shipping 120

Shipping Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 120

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 ). Today's post will cover the top 5 Transportation Management blogs from 2016 so far. Top Transportation Management Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far. Get The Full List Here.

Transportation Management 125

Transportation Management Transportation Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 125

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 262

Electronics Transportation Data Resource Reduction 262

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

As we round out the 5 categories, we come to the place of our expertise: Freight and Transportation Management. As a third party logistics provider squarely focused on freight and transportation management, we also understand that if we only talk about those two categories, we are not thinking well rounded enough.

Freight 120

Freight Price Reduction Third Party Logistics Cost Reduction Strategies 120

GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2015

Freight rating software is a necessity for shippers and 3PLs. There is more at stake in the choice of a freight rating system. When shopping for a Freight Rating Software System with TMS, look for key points that will add value and provide additional benefits for shippers. The Basic Functionality of a Freight Rating System.

Analytics Software 120

Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 120

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Recently, CEVA Logistics joined the Singapore Changi Airport community in a humanitarian aid project to transport 14,000-kilogram of oxygen concentrators from Los Angeles to Jakarta via Singapore. We want to support and enrich these local communities through what we do best: logistics and transportation services. Acting for Planet.

Resource Reduction 242

Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Global Supply Chain Software 242

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.

Expense Reduction 120

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Shipping Supply Chain Planning Software 120

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We first featured the most popular manufacturing blog posts followed by the top Supply Chain blog posts, then logistics, transportation, business, 3PL, and then finally we round out our series today featuring the most popular blog posts focused on freight and freight management. The 12 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts from 2014.

Freight 120

Freight Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiate Pricing 120

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2019

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode we welcome back Cerasis National Sales Manager, Roger Jones to give his take on what he sees in the marketplace for freight and transportation trends for this new year, 2019. We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.”

Trends 203

Trends Freight Transportation Transportation Management 203

GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2017

Transportation management systems ( TMSs ) are not a new concept, but where they are hosted now, in the cloud, is still new to the shipping industry. There is a stereotype in shipping; bigger business means low-cost shipping rates and better deals with carriers. Historically, companies . You simply log in and go.

Analytics Software 122

Analytics Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software Vendor Strategies 122

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). Some major ocean carriers have also announced new fees for goods shipped on the route as of June 1 in response to the canal restrictions.

Negotiating Skills 202

Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Jordan Purchasing Training 202

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

Predictions for transportation management in 2016 highlighted growing stress and concern. Obviously, supply chain entities providing less-than-truckload and other modes of transportation do not want drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Big Data Became Essential to Transportation Management.

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Predictive Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 120

MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 15, 2020

by Chris Caplice, David Correll, and Ken Cottrill When a shipper and a trucking company contract to transport goods at a given time and rate, there is no guarantee they will meet the agreement’s terms. But they do add costs and reduce the efficiency of freight networks. Is there a better way? A week later, on Nov.

Freight 52

Freight Optimal Sourcing Modeling Network Optimization 52

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

Transportation Management Transportation Expense Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management. We call this the transportation supply chain. What is the Transportation Supply Chain? This requires a new broad look at the business of transportation supply chain, including supply chain management, logistics, & procurement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies 120