GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2018

Even JP Morgan, Microsoft, and Google, reports Jonathan Chester of Forbes , are working to increase blockchain development and innovation, and supply chain leaders need to understand how the use of blockchain in supply chain and logistics will bring about lasting change and improvements in efficiency. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 26, 2018

That then allows us to create more of that kind of content so our award winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain. We will also feature our top white papers of the year, Talking Freight.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

In addition, shippers may lack the resources necessary to push operations beyond availability and reliability of procurement. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download White Paper. Select a proven e-commerce logistics partner. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2018

The costs of reverse logistics amount to more than $750 billion per year, and the demand for reverse logistics has risen in recent years with the rise of e-commerce. According to Stacy Rudolph of Business to Community, up to 30% of all products ordered online become returns, placing an insurmountable burden on reverse logistics.

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o9 Solutions

APRIL 8, 2025

This article is derived from our newest SRM White Paper, “One Platform, One Vision – The Benefits of a Unified AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning & Procurement Decision-Making Platform” Ask a procurement leader and a supply chain planner about their biggest priorities, and you’ll likely hear two very different answers.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 7, 2018

The most recent report on adoption rates of TMS is from 2015, with only 35 percent of shippers actively using a TMS, asserts Bridget McCrea of Logistics Management. Full Truckload White Paper Series. Access our complete Full Truckload Shipping White Paper Series. However, technology can change the narrative.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Outcomes: reduction in delays/human error in paperwork, visibility into procurement, international compliance. Author information Kevin Doubleday Fluree is a blockchain databae company.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 10, 2025

The Journey to Logistics Automation THE SUPPLYCHAINBRAIN PODCAST Podcast | Have a Good Trip! The Journey to Logistics Automation Photo: iStock / imaginima July 11, 2025 Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain If picking the right systems for automating logistics is a journey, how do you even get out the door?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. As a result, stores and regional warehouses end up overstocked or understocked, and carrying costs soar. Defining the carrying and shipping costs of your product.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. What About Moving Product Through the Supply Chain, I.e., What About Logistics? The answers to that question lie in understanding how logistics will evolve over the next year.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 7, 2018

GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. For instance, procurement and reverse logistics processes, such as reclamation of raw materials and metals from old products, may be enhanced through blockchain technology to document the origin of a product prior to manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Use for transparency and traceability for buyers, marketplaces, sellers, and consumers, unifying the history of a product from procurement to end-users, as well as throughout returns, if necessary. How Surface Mode Shippers Can Compete in E-Commerce Logistics. Get Your Free White Paper Today. Download Here.

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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!), at Cerasis, we know a thing or two about the nuances of LTL procurement. LTL procurement is something we do very well.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Starting his career in carrier procurement and management within a Fortune 100 logistics company, Lynch has held positions of responsibility in all areas of?third-party?logistics.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2017

The challenge is to manage a very large network of different and globally-dispersed suppliers, forwarders and other logistics providers. It’s about creating a common cross-company basis that integrates all participants on a procurement or distribution level.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2018

Download White Paper. In fact, a third-party logistics provider (3PL) can help shippers take advantage of cloud-based systems when shippers have (IT). A TMS is like a procurement expert, allowing for the continuous benchmarking of shipping activities and giving shippers insights into freight spend.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 8, 2018

GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. For example, the process of using blockchain follows a logical path from development and procurement through delivery and returns management, as noted by the following Deloitte graphic.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Unfortunately, manufacturers and OEMs may lack the infrastructure necessary to facilitate such changes, and resellers face challenges in optimizing procurement for the world of e-commerce. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download White Paper.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters. Ti Logistics Briefing.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2016

Author’s Note: Below is an excerpt from Moving Up the Supply Chain Maturity Curve: The Process Industry Executive Agenda for 2016 and Beyond , a white paper recently published by Elemica with research conducted by Adelante SCM. Download the white paper for additional insights and recommendations on this topic.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Leverage your supplier management for maximum benefit with the white paper: How to Achieve Holistic Supplier Management. In our Holistic Supplier Management white paper we suggest using a fairly simple matrix that classifies suppliers across two axes, Relative Value and Outcome/Impact Risk. Strategic Supplier Management.

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TMC

AUGUST 23, 2017

As companies expand globally through mergers or organic growth, many are faced with the decision of whether or not to combine logistics teams and apply a universal truckload procurement strategy across multiple regions. To obtain the most effective results, best practice requires adaptations to truckload procurement strategies.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

This white paper can help you get started. Continuous moves are a single load with multiple legs that was part of the procurement event and awarded to a service provider. He currently supports strategies designed to enhance the realized value that logistics operations have on supply chain and business initiatives.

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Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 13, 2025

Power outages and poor air quality further exacerbate challenges for logistics and operations. Anticipated Disruptions The Southern California wildfires pose significant risks to the supply chain, including: Strained Logistics Networks: Emergency response efforts may prioritize resources, limiting capacity for commercial shipping.

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Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 17, 2025

Strained Logistics Networks : Redirection of goods to alternative suppliers or regions. Cost Impacts : Increased expenses due to rerouted logistics and compliance measures. Shortages : Potential scarcity of products or raw materials originating from PRC-based suppliers. What Comes Next?

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TMC

AUGUST 23, 2017

As companies expand globally through mergers or organic growth, many are faced with the decision whether to combine logistics teams and apply a universal truckload procurement strategy across multiple regions. To obtain the most effective results, best practice requires adaptations to truckload procurement strategies.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Maine Pointe, the supply chain implementation-focused consulting firm that sponsored the paper, found that driving collaboration excellence across procurement, logistics, and operations yielded a 20 to 30 percent gain in savings for many companies with which they worked. About the Global Supply Chain Institute.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018” white paper! Get a free copy of the white paper by filling out the form to the right. The e-commerce market is expanding. trillion by 2020.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2018

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “The Ultimate Guide to Full Truckload Shipping Part 1: Background, Challenges, Process, and Best Practices for Full Truckload Shipping” white paper! Get a free copy of the white paper by filling out the form to the right.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 1, 2016

The orchestration of processes and information for the procurement of goods to the “last mile” delivery to the customer is a required competency in today’s direct to consumer marketplace. Returns and Reverse Logistics. White Paper: Final Delivery: A Technology Perspective on Omnichannel Retailing. By David Meyers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. These functions must integrate easily into current logistics, invoicing , and procurement processes. We recommend you download that white paper by visiting that blog post here.

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TMC

AUGUST 23, 2017

As companies expand globally through mergers or organic growth, many are faced with the decision of whether or not to combine logistics teams and apply a universal truckload procurement strategy across multiple regions. To obtain the most effective results, best practice requires adaptations to truckload procurement strategies.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. You can read more on the topic in our recent white paper, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion Is Redrawing the Logistics Map [DK1] , which was written collaboratively with Boston Consulting Group.

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Freightos

JUNE 3, 2024

More Resources Home A Roadmap for the Future of Logistics The role of neutral booking and payment platforms in logistics Ian Arroyo June 3, 2024 The logistics industry has been undergoing a profound digital transformation, a journey articulated with striking clarity in Freightos’ latest white paper, “Global Freight’s Digital Transformation”.

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Supply Chains Rock

AUGUST 10, 2009

Most of the costs I would guess come from logistics, since the weight and volume are off the charts. wikiMHEDA is a comprehensive collection of material handlingterminology, videos, white papers and other information about the industry. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Christopher Sciacca.

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Proxima

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Essentially all three are the same thing; goods and services which are not sold to the end customer, hence GNFR procurement. Historically GNFR procurement has often been viewed as what is needed by a retailer to enable it to function, rather than to enable it to sell. What can a strong GNFR procurement strategy deliver?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2018

As a shipper, it can be hard to procure full truckloads, and small and mid-sized shippers suffer from an exacerbated version of this problem. Shippers face tightening capacity, higher rates, and demanding consumers, and procuring a full truckload may be the last thing on their minds. Download Whitepaper. Be specific.

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