Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 18, 2021

Today’s article is from Logistyx Technologies, and highlights some of the reasons a company would want to implement a cloud multi-carrier parcel management system. Instead, with a cloud multi-carrier parcel management system, shippers pay subscription or usage fees. Today, this has changed.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Why Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategies Are Winning in 2022 by Lindsay Schuemann , Marketing Manager at Enveyo Two years. Better sourcing processes, how to implement omnichannel fulfilment, and creative solutions for labour shortages. They’re shipping companies. What carriers should I evaluate?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Meanwhile, shippers and logistics service providers are scrambling to incorporate parcel freight optimization and execution into their enterprise transportation management operations. Here are three reasons why you should consider integrating parcel into your transportation plans: 1. Multimodal optimization.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The long and unpredictable peak shipping season continues to challenge supply chains. A 2021 Peak Shipping Season survey conducted by Edelman Intelligence found hiring to be a strong concern among supply chain decision makers with 90% having a strong need to increase hiring to account for peak season and beyond. Higher freight volumes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 15, 2013

The Top 10 Transportation Management Systems. Each year as businesses of every size and industry fight to broaden market share the same old questions haunt the boardrooms, “How can we reduce transportation costs? Transportation Management Systems. JDA Transportation Manager. The TMS Investment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

Backed by a wealth of transportation industry expertise in niche areas, SwanLeap leverages the power Artificial Intelligence to turn shipping into a profit center. SwanLeap was acquired by Transportation Insight HoldCo in November, 2021. About Transportation Insight HoldCo. Transportation Insight HoldCo.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

According to Logistics Management, more parcel carriers are moving heavier parcel shipments to less-than-truckload freight in e-commerce because they’re overwhelmed. Looking for E-Commerce Solutions for LTL, Parcel, & FT for Your Shopping Cart? Get E-Commerce solutions. LEARN MORE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Trane Technologies uses the FourKites real-time transportation visibility and yard management solutions to help optimize logistics. The company has committed itself to providing efficient and sustainable climate control solutions that reduce global emissions linked to the heating and cooling of buildings and food waste.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

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. rely on these three dominant transportation modes, let’s look at how capacity crunches affect them. The Big Picture.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 16, 2018

Whether you are a retailer, carrier, cloud services provider, or eCommerce merchant, Amazon not only effected the landscape of e-tail but the landscape of shipping and logistics as a whole. The impact is being felt globally as China’s parcel spend increased by 45 percent year-over-year.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2018

E-Commerce requires intense coordination between supply chains and an understanding of how to achieve maximum efficiency in all modes of transportation, explains BigCommerce.com. So, implementing the best practices for e-commerce shipping must go beyond the simplistic views of standard OTR transportation. LEARN MORE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

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). Look to the Cloud. Invest in Last Mile.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2021

No carrier or mode has been excluded from the increased demand of e-commerce and a customer base that’s anxious for a return to normalcy, including the LTL transportation sector. Capacity constraints within truckload and parcel have led to spillover within the LTL market resulting in capacity shortages. Managed Supply chain solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Transportation execution allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

But, beyond the overall benefits, a cloud or hybrid approach to supply chain solutions can offer so much more: An integrated approach – A more robust integration API enables technology to seamlessly connect with on premise or cloud-based applications for comprehensive supply chain automation. Cloud Solutions and the Parcel Market.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The Challenges With Traditional Shipping Practices in E-Commerce Traditional shipping practices, such as using less than truckload for larger shipments and parcels for individual items, are ineffective for meeting e-commerce demand. Looking for E-Commerce Solutions for LTL, Parcel, & FT for Your Shopping Cart?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Parcel is becoming a more important transportation mode for manufacturers and retailers, due to the rapid growth of e-commerce and other factors, which is driving greater demand for parcel solutions and services. What differentiates parcel from the other transportation modes?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

E-commerce value will exceed $4 trillion by 2025, and demand for e-commerce requires seamless integration between traditional shipping practices and an e-commerce shipping plan. Its global nature makes conventional shipping strategies inefficient and utterly unworkable. Get E-Commerce solutions. LEARN MORE.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Fuel surcharges simply reflect rising fuel costs, but accessorials can quickly raise LTL shipping costs as carriers levy fees for additional services like liftgate use and delivery/pickup appointments. Cloud-based transportation management platforms help digitize operations to rate, book, track and manage LTL in one solution.

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Stord

JULY 7, 2023

The SupplyTech Breakthrough awards aim to conduct the industry's most comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the best technology companies, solutions, and products in the global supply chain and logistics industry. Combined, these solutions enable brands to achieve world-class logistics with ease and flexibility."

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Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2016

The parcel industry has been a direct beneficiary of this megatrend with parcel shipping taking over from people actually going to stores and buying goods. The market has moved toward integrated transportation management systems that manage multiple parcel carriers and other modes at the same time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Transportation execution allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 16, 2016

Parcel is becoming a more important transportation mode for manufacturers and retailers due to the rapid growth of e-commerce and other factors, which is driving greater demand for parcel solutions and services. What differentiates parcel from the other transportation modes?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Looking for E-Commerce Solutions for LTL, Parcel, & FT for Your Shopping Cart? Get E-Commerce solutions. Solutions to improve transparency and collaboration in e-commerce can successfully mitigate many of the challenges present in e-commerce logistics and manage freight spend. Offer a range of shipping options.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Yet, as few as 33 percent of shippers have taken advantage of a transportation management system (TMS), reports Michael of Levans of Logistics Management. Traditional warehouse management systems (WMS) were designed to handle orders in batches, which are costly in e-commerce fulfillment. Get E-Commerce solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

To glean the most reliable and valuable insights from business intelligence, merchants should be sure to capture and analyze the most important data, including: Historical shipping data (inbound and outbound). Inventory location and availability (from warehouse management software). Carrier delivery status (visibility/performance).

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2023

Created to support underrepresented carriers, Alvys is enhanced with a native EDI solution, granting carriers and brokers swift integrations and fluid workflows. About Alvys Alvys is a cloud-based Transportation Management System (TMS) that offers high-tech automation. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Here’s the news that caught my attention this week: Free Shipping Is Going to Cost You More (WSJ – sub. Target Offers Free Holiday Shipping (WSJ – sub. UPS, FedEx seek ways to manage massive peak season package bulge (Reuters). eBay Germany launches click and collect, same-day delivery (Post & Parcel).

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 13, 2015

I asked Doug Surrett, VP of International Solutions at MercuryGate , these and other questions in an effort to help shippers make more informed decisions around their own holistic, integrated approaches to transportation management. It’s not just a traditional truckload, LTL, parcel [landscape] anymore.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

It’s also important to note that shipping and aviation, two industries with significant greenhouse gas emissions, are not included in the COP21 agreement. The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend). Guess Who Announced New Transportation Management Software (TMS) Functionality Yesterday.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Today, more than half of the nation’s 140 retail chains in the top 500 offer omnichannel shipping and pickup options, and 72.1 Looking for E-Commerce Solutions for LTL, Parcel, & FT for Your Shopping Cart? Get E-Commerce solutions. Automate warehouse and supply chain management systems. LEARN MORE.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The best-laid plans for e-commerce shipping will fail when shippers do not consider this final, vital leg of the journey, and those that do take the time to understand its challenges and focus on last mile delivery can excel in e-commerce, and deliver more freight to consumers, boosting profitability. Get E-Commerce solutions.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 25, 2022

The opening paragraph observes that companies (especially retailers), that are now burdened with excess inventories and limited added warehousing capacity are increasingly turning to ad hoc means of utilizing once empty available trailers or shipping containers along with available parking lots as a means to store excess inventory.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Whether it is acting as a picking assistant, bringing goods to a person for picking, packing, or building, moving pallets, robots offer a viable solution in the face of increasing order volume and labor uncertainty. Blue Yonder’s solutions can do all of this to ensure accurate, real-time location and inventory availability.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. This relationship can be expanded further using drop-shipping, as described by Aberdeen Essentials , leaving manufacturers to navigate the shipping process to get stock directly to consumers, eliminating middle-land warehouse managers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? Our technology business, Horizon Technology, was being hindered by our shipping processes. We couldn’t make existing shipping software work for our business, at least at a cost we could afford. So we had to develop our own.

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