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4 Challenges in Global Transportation Management

3rdwave

There are 4 fundamental areas where global transportation is challenged. Three of these challenges are variants on traditional transportation challenges and the last is relatively new but growing in importance. Transportation Cost Management. It is an important part of an effective and efficient global supply chain.

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13 Reasons Why You Need a Global Transportation Management System (TMS)

3rdwave

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. The reality is that most companies do a poor job of managing the global transportation process…if they manage it at all. Let me qualify that statement.

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Building a Global Logistics Juggernaut with Nourhan Beyrouti

The Logistics of Logistics

Key Takeaways: Building a Global Logistics Juggernaut AJEX is a global transportation and logistics company based in Saudi Arabia. Their goal is to simplify logistics for clients and partners, ensuring efficient package delivery and seamless supply chains.

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13 Reasons Why You Need a Global Transportation Management System (TMS)

3rdwave

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. The reality is that most companies do a poor job of managing the global transportation process…if they manage it at all. Let me qualify that statement.

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Threat of Canadian West Coast Port Labor Stoppage

Supply Chain Matters

For the past two years, increased online package demand and subsequent annual rate hikes have boosted UPS’s operating profits by 60 percent over a two year period. Such is the ongoing period of labor activism involving global transportation and logistics.

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Utilizing a 3PL to Apply Transportation Management Best Practices For E-Commerce

GlobalTranz

E-commerce is a type of high-volume shipment, involving countless packages moving through countless transportation lanes and multiple modes of transportation. Shippers operating are barely entering the realm of e-commerce may struggle with tapping into a global transportation network.

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With New Year Underway, Key Players Look Back On 2022

Intelligent Audit

of packages on time. of packages on time. In a blow to shippers weary after a year of rate increases from parcel delivery giants, UPS has announced that peak-season surcharges will remain for certain packages and services into the new year. 24, UPS delivered 97.5% Meanwhile, primary competitor FedEx delivered 95.2%