Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. The freight market is mercurial. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. Masters lamented.

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Loginext

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Transportation management systems play a vital role in supply chain management and seamless delivery. Reliability and efficiency are expected from the best transportation management software for seamless movement of freight from source to destination.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Unfortunately, there remain opportunities to recapture freight spend within the freight settlement process that automated freight settlement could solve. According to Inbound Logistics, the costs of failure to consider automation in logistics and freight settlement is.read More. Consider this example.

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3GTMS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

A transportation management system (TMS) is one of the most transformative supply chain management technologies that a 3PL, shipper or broker can implement: It saves an organization 8-10 percent in freight cost on average, delivering one of the strongest ROIs of any supply chain software.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 5, 2022

ARC has recently completed a study on the transportation management system integration market. We have previously done a study of transportation management system (TMS) market and transportation execution and visibility system markets , and interviewed TMS vendors. The WMS required 15-20 integrations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Freight Tech Trends with Mike Mulqueen. Mike Mulqueen and Joe Lynch discuss freight tech trends. Mike is a leading expert in logistics technology solutions with over 30 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport systems. Key Takeaways: Freight Tech Trends. About Mike Mulqueen.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2021

From a historical perspective, transportation management systems are all about freight savings. Manhattan Associates unveiled its latest TMS, Manhattan Active Transportation Management, last week during the company’s virtual user conference. Unification. Final Thought.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. Th is blog post covers the critical ways strategic partnerships can help supply chain managers achieve optimal OTR management for their freight. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight . Learn More.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Richard Perry and Joe Lynch and discuss the importance of freight bill audit. Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes. The Greenscreens.ai

Negotiating Skills 206

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

In the age of e-commerce, maintaining the status quo will result in failure, disgruntled customers and added expenses, but shippers that leverage 3PL resources to apply transportation management best practices for e-commerce , as listed below, can navigate the issues that arise in e-commerce and achieve sustained profitability.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is a guest article from Laura Jelen with negotiations.com who discusses some useful tips on how companies can negotiate freight rates a bit better. The post 9 of the Most Useful Tips on How to Negotiate Freight Rates appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Kuebix

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Before transportation management systems (TMSs) came into the picture, nearly all logistics processes were done on paper. Shippers spent countless hours calling and emailing internal and external partners just to ship their freight. Transportation management technology changed all of that.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Read more The post 3 Strategies for Shippers to Combat Rising Freight Fraud appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. In logistics, those vulnerabilities are particularly glaring given how quickly the industry had to transition to online processes. Fraudsters have adapted their tactics to take.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2024

This recent post from Uber Freight’s blog highlights five strategies to enable a productive supply chain in 2024 and beyond. Read more The post [Editor’s Pick] 2024 Freight Planning: 5 Leading-edge Strategies for a Productive Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. After three.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 25, 2022

It has always been essential to have visibility into freight spending. Freight audit & payment (FAP) providers have long paved the way to gaining this visibility by looking at shipping invoices and breaking down freight spend. What Is Freight or Transportation Spend Management?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2020

One of which is converting to automated freight management. The post Technologies That Power Automated Freight Management appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Of course, there are hundreds of technologies that power automated shipping.read More.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 10, 2020

Listen to “Case Study_How Freight Tech Innovation Provided Efficiency & Reduced Freight Costs” on Spreaker. The post [PODCAST] Case Study: How Freight Tech Innovation Provided Efficiency & Reduced Freight Costs appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 18, 2019

The right application and aggregation of TMS data empower shippers with the information necessary to achieve end-to-end supply chain visibility, understand freight costs, and plan for changes in demand. The post TMS Data: What Should a Transportation Management System Track?

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3GTMS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Transportation Management System Implementation Success – What is Required? A transportation management system (TMS) is one of the most transformative supply chain management technologies that a 3PL, shipper or broker can implement: It saves an organization 8 ?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 3, 2019

Amazon and Walmart continue to encroach on small businesses, and the ability to gain insight into freight spend has never been more critical. The post What Is a Transportation Management System & 6 Ways a TMS Optimizes Shippers? appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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MercuryGate

MARCH 2, 2021

The post Tips to Identify Freight and Transportation Management Challenges to Start Your TMS Buyer’s Journey appeared first on MercuryGate International. It can be challenging to make improvements within the shipping supply chain when visibility is […].

Transportation Management 98

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Shippers around the globe continue to express concerns for the state of the freight economy 2020 industry. The post Freight Economy 2020: Are We Headed for a Recession in Freight or a Boom? The post Freight Economy 2020: Are We Headed for a Recession in Freight or a Boom? Unfortunately, those that.read More.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2020

The trend has been evident in recent years, but heavier freight remained on the fringe of e-commerce shipping. The post E-Commerce Freight Shipping in 2020: Is This the Year Heavier Freight in E-Commerce Proliferates? appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2020

Effective freight management 2020 initiatives will help supply chains stay relevant and competitive with Amazon and the big box retailers. As the world watches the coronavirus’ epidemic spread, the time for rethinking existing freight management 2020 strategies has arrived.

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CHAINalytics

MAY 11, 2022

So, what is a TMS and what is the scope of its … The post Today’s Transportation Management Systems: Your Mileage May Vary! Though intended for the same job, no two implementations are alike, and one system will not always address all needs. appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

When it comes to managing your freight spend, there are a few options to consider. The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). The […].

Freight 178

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3GTMS

AUGUST 9, 2022

Software used to control the transportation elements of a supply chain is referred to as freight broker software and is also known as a transportation management system or TMS. Freight broker software can help you become more efficient, organized, and relevant to your clients.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2020

The road to freight management Hell is laden with poor freight visibility and outdated systems. Failures within freight data visibility contribute to compounding consequences throughout downstream supply chain operations, and the problem only grows worse from there. According to Dan Cicerchi via.read More.

Freight 179

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2020

The post [WHITE PAPER] Freight Management Amid Uncertainty appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. The age of maintaining efficiency in place of responsiveness is now over. Supply chains of all sizes continuously work around the clock.read More.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 26, 2022

Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Original article: Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. It is one reason experts on logistics are following the autonomous freight truck market and new approaches to freight procurement closely. However, freight procurement is changing.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2022

Read more The Unintended Consequences of Inconsistent Freight Procurement. The post The Unintended Consequences of Inconsistent Freight Procurement appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Procurement 212

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” We’ll publish every Tuesday right on the Cerasis blog and Freight Institute. Supply Chain Executives Who Lower Transportation Costs Improve EBIDTA A metaphor is an interesting thing.

Supply Chain Execution 120

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2020

The application of freight data holds immense potential. Logistics data is valuable to shippers, freight forwarders, logistics brokers, supply chain partners, third-party logistics providers, customers, and everyone else in the supply chain. Moreover, logistics data is an immensely complex arena of information.

Freight 158

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 11, 2020

The leading inbound freight trends for 2020 reveal a stronger push to improve inbound logistics efficiency and lower barriers to inventory management stress. The post Inbound Freight Trends for 2020: A Commitment to Improving Vendor Relations appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Freight pricing continues to change across the globe. According to Darren Dodson of Material Handling & Logistics, the state of e-commerce will drive the majority of freight rate changes as more than 8.6 The post Freight Pricing 2020 Trends: What Should Shippers Know? billion packages will make their way to U.S.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Read more The post Electric Freight Trucks: Not Happening Anytime Soon for Long-Haul Moves appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. However, the ownership, energy source, and labor relations will change drastically versus the current market structure of shippers, forwarders / brokers / 4PLs, and carriers.

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