GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Throughout the supply chain, the use of metrics to track and understand processes provides an invaluable resource for ensuring increased production and customer satisfaction. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? However, the most important metrics can be categorized into the following eight areas. On-Time Shipping.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Advanced planning tools(APS) never considered the issues of logistics. The focus of the transportation suites was on cost mitigation and price negotiation. Availability of logistics was always assumed. Most of the industry makes most of the visibility solutions from third-party logistics providers and technologists obsolete.

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ModusLink Corporation

OCTOBER 16, 2023

To address these challenges, many organizations are turning to Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers. Efficient Logistics Management: 3PL providers excel in managing logistics operations. Scalability and Flexibility: The flexibility offered by 3PL services is invaluable during seasonal peaks or market expansions.

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Locus

JUNE 9, 2023

In the midst of an outdoor movie screening of “Trucks,” a film about a town overrun by driverless trucks, a person from the crowd, who runs a transport service company, jokingly mentioned that while phantoms could handle the task, they couldn’t effectively control transportation costs. Click this! They are: 1.

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Locus

JUNE 9, 2023

In the midst of an outdoor movie screening of “Trucks,” a film about a town overrun by driverless trucks, a person from the crowd, who runs a transport service company, jokingly mentioned that while phantoms could handle the task, they couldn’t effectively control transportation costs. Click this! They are: 1.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

BONUS: Download the Ultimate Guide to Transportation Reverse Logistics White Paper. 6 Benefits of an Effective Reverse Logistics System. Importance of Metrics in Reverse Logistics Management. Increased velocity. Increased service market share. Higher achievement of sustainability goals.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

OTIF is a key supply chain metric. 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. third-party?logistics. About Zipline Logistics. Zipline Logistics was selected as an Inc.

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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 ). 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.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2017

These questions reflect why technology and effective transportation management, including the use of a transportation management system (TMS) and the Internet of Things (IoT), is key to the efficient execution of last mile delivery and service. Use a TMS That Handles Last Mile Demands Too.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s estimated that up to 40% of all transportation costs occur within the “money zone.” This can include details such as the quantity of products being transported, delivery windows, and any specific requirements for loading or unloading. It can also help reduce the risk of damage to your products during transportation.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

logistics industry continues in a state of recession. Transportation utilization reportedly dipped a hefty 9.5 Consequently, transportation prices reportedly declined 8.9 not only described as a “ significant rate of contraction ,” but also the first time that this particular metric has reached such a low level.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 6, 2023

That’s where transportation management systems, or TMS, comes in. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at what a transportation management system is, why it’s important, and how you can choose a provider. What is a transportation management system (TMS)? Transportation management systems can perform a variety of functions.

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

May 03, 2021— Evans Distribution Systems, a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, launched a new business intelligence tool: evans365. As a logistics service provider, we are always trying to add value to our customers,” says John A. MELVINDALE, Mich., This is only the beginning.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

[Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics? Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

Meanwhile, more companies are turning to entities outside of the company, like third-party logistics or integrators (3PLs and 3PIs) to manage omnichannel supply chains , reports Maarten Baltussen of Supply Chain Digital. In fact, third-party companies already have the first step in the bag, and you need to understand why.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2017

A Peerless Research Group (PRG) report indicated that up to 44 percent of supply chain entities do not actively have plans in pursuing or using a transportation management system (TMS), such as the Cerasis Rater. Approximately 54 percent of companies actively run metrics on inbound freight, but these metrics may be lacking.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

In other words, manufacturers need analytics from point-of-sale systems, transportation metrics and more. This can include offering like products in package deals, compiling changes in like demographics or sharing information to reduce costs across the scope of both companies’ transportation networks.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2016

It was clear that the logistics blogs category most top viewed blog posts from the first half of 2016 included many aspects of logistics. From Third Party Logistics, Warehouse information, Technology, and KPIs. Warehouse Statistics and KPIs Every Logistics & Warehouse Manager Should Know.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 6, 2021

Outsourcing parts of the supply chain to a logistics provider has become commonplace for organizations further along in their growth cycle. According to a report from Armstrong & Associates, over 90% of Fortune 500 companies stated that they use a third-party logistics provider in some capacity, and that trend is only increasing.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

This is the first post in an ongoing series on effective KPI management from third party logistics consultant, Chuck Intrieri, of The Lean Supply Chain. . To be unified is to collaborate and trust the shipper/customer Third Party Logistics Service Provider (3PL) relationship. Collaboration.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

Today, shippers face increased regulations, unstable market conditions and capacity concerns that make it near impossible for a newly divested company to achieve all of its goals without the expertise and support of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 24, 2017

Why has this become so important for shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs)? We’ve always had systems that allowed you to get visibility within your own four walls,” said Bennett Adelson, CEO of MacroPoint in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. What’s driving this demand?

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 15, 2021

Some of the largest sporting goods brands are now viewing logistics as not just a cost of doing business but instead as an investment that can help them scale their businesses. As a result, enterprises have changed their perspective on third-party logistics providers.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2016

no metrics, operate in functional silos). We all know that poor supply chain visibility results in lost sales (out-of stocks), higher transportation costs (expedited shipments), excess inventory, reduced customer satisfaction, and damage to brand reputation (among other negative consequences).

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

As a result, many organizations are turning to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and enhanced transportation management systems (TMS) to deliver the velocity, visibility, predictability and control they need. Today’s Next-Gen TMS Meets Today’s Supply Chain Needs. Today’s Next-Gen TMS Meets Today’s Supply Chain Needs.

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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. Let us know in the comments section below!

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

When it comes to the logistics industry, whether it's transportation management contracts or warehouse contracts, there are a million moving parts, and as many questions. In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Instead, it sends the order directly to a manufacturer or another type of supplier, who then transports the order directly to the customer. In essence, this tells you the most cost-efficient amount to order so your holding and transport costs are in balance. As such, it makes sense to set KPIs for inventory management.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Seven ways Turvo helps build a more sustainable supply chain for third-party logistics providers (3PLs), shippers of raw materials and finished goods, and their end customers. Another study by the EPA, titled Fast Facts on Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions , noted that “according to the Inventory of U.S.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

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. For CPG brands, the road map to category leadership isn’t shaving pennies off transactional transportation costs. Perform a network analysis.

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Unleashed

MARCH 31, 2021

For many more, this would be too expensive or their supply chain simply isn’t complex enough to warrant such an investment, so they outsource to third parties. These may be known as logistics service providers (LSPs) or third-party logistics (3PL) providers, depending on the context for which they are needed.

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Taulia

OCTOBER 20, 2021

While every company will have different priorities, a number of metrics can be used to measure supply chain efficiency. Commonly used metrics include the following: Inventory turnover – the number of times a company’s inventory cycles on an annual basis. Calculated as cost of goods sold/average inventory.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

Thankfully, outsourcing logistics services to a reliable third-party logistics provider (3PL) can make a significant difference. A 3PL offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and value-added solutions such as inventory management, packaging, and assembly.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

These metrics would, of course, be aligned and are updated every hour. The metrics are also manual as automatic metric systems cannot retrieve the information at an hourly frequency as these metrics are process inputs and not outputs. Specific metrics: process metrics and outcome metrics.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Editor's Note: As a third party logistics company with a focus on better Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight management, we have several shippers who are in the manufacturing industry. In today's post, we share 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics that all manufacturing companies should understand to improve plant operations quality.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that would improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon emissions. billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The third party logistics (3PL) model, while critical to smaller, low-volume shippers, has never been the best option for organizations shipping moderate-to-high volumes of freight. Purveyors of logistics IT solutions have been warning of the shortcomings of 3PL tech for years.

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