GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

is one of a growing number of big-box retailers building out their supply chains with distribution centers designed to meet the demands of online shopping. Forecasts are compared to inventory levels to ensure warehouses have enough, but not too much, inventory to meet demand. ” Walmart states early on.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 10, 2015

On June 23, 2015, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) released the “State of Logistics Report,” which happens to be in its 26 th year. Manufacturers and logistics providers have the ability to build more warehouses to meet the growing demand for additional storage space. for everyone else.

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Transporeon

DECEMBER 14, 2016

was introduced to Transporeon in late 2015, but we’ve actually been doing business in Europe for many years. Gain more insights from Maurizio Pardetti in our “ Creating Efficiencies in the Logistics Process with Dock Scheduling ” on-demand webinar. Bekaert Corporation is a global steel wire manufacturer that operates five U.S.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

You can prepare by investing staff, inventory and equipment to meet increasing demand for domestic-made products. As manufacturers and distributors are ramping up for 2015, they should consider whether the reshoring trend will attract more business, both domestically and abroad. Touting the Benefits of Made in USA.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

The Ultimate Guide for Effective LTL Freight Management : we put on a 60 minute webinar entitled, “Best Practices for Effective LTL Freight Management and Shipping.” We had a great turnout with over 250 logistics managers, supply chain officers, and those in the transportation world registering and attending the webinar.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

In 2015, the US economy has been projected to grow by 3.5%. And this is exactly why it is so exciting to be in this business in 2015. Markets clearly change, and as a leader, we must have flexibility to even change our own strategies to meet the demands of customers. And 3PL companies are starting to rise to meet the challenge.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Here are the top reasons from the Inbound Logistics 2014 and the Inbound Logistics 2015 Market Perspective : Reasons Shippers Outsource to a 3PL - IL Market Perspectives 2014. Reasons Shippers Outsource to a 3PL - IL Market Perspectives 2015.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

Rethink Robotics introduced Sawyer in 2015 and pioneered the “friendly” robot game with the introduction of Baxter in 2012, which will make the integration of human workers and robots seamless. Furthermore, newer robots have more applications as they may be repurposed to meet the needs of the manufacturing and logistics industry.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2015

Meeting in the Middle. As the US economy is looking positive in 2015 and for the next few years, so is the LTL market. While the shippers were the kingpins during the recession, carriers have the upper hand at the present time. Carriers as a whole have levied surcharges and increased rates for shippers.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 3, 2017

The IIoT Meets Demand for Increased Visibility. percent since 2015. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 16, 2016

The increase in the use of IIOT represents a 500 percent increase from the number of devices in 2015. In other words, the traditional supply chain must evolve to meet the demands of modern society. Furthermore, the Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) will climb to more than 25 billion devices by 2025.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The continued recovery and advancement into the future of manufacturing means understanding fundamental challenges that the sector faces and meeting those head-on. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2015. With the advent of the next phase in manufacturing—Manufacturing 4.0, Infographic: Alexander Hamilton: The Manufacturing Visionary.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2015

2015 is coming to a close and as we herald in the New Year, shippers (manufacturers, retailers, and distribution centers) around the country are busy gearing up for the holiday season and have holiday logistics best practices on the brain. Be it Christmas, the New Year and New Orders, a new budget, Thanksgiving returns , etc.,

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2016

At minimum , a product of acceptable quality meets a set of previously agreed-upon specifications. However, quality can also be understood more broadly as the ability to quickly meet, if not anticipate, constantly changing market demand. Meeting the Specs of Quality. In contrast, there were 47 recall notices of U.S.-made

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2016

In fact, the increase in shipping cost for a 1-pound package would have increased 243 percent in 2015 if DIM pricing models were off the table. If you fail to understand and meet DIM pricing requirements, such as determining the DIM weight prior to shipping a package, the carrier may assess a penalty, as explained in a previous blog post.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2017

As of January 1, 2015, the top parcel carriers, including DHL, UPS and FedEx, reports Inbound Logistics, implemented DIM pricing models. Use LTL shipping if you are on track to meet your volume obligations, getting a discounted rate that’s lower than parcel costs. Have LTL General Rate Increases Been Implemented?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2016

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) systems help shippers meet the same criteria in terms of the data analysis, analytics, and payment management. In late 2015, President Obama signed the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). Focus on Implementation of the FAST Act.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Motivations and Stats on the State of Reshoring in 2015. 7.8%, and currently meet or exceed U.S. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2016

In 2015, global eCommerce generated more than $6.6 Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

On this last day in 2014, from everyone at Cerasis, we wish you a Happy New Year and great success in 2015 for all those in business. Read the Full Blog Post. I talked to someone at the call center for the Affordable Care Act and was told that as long as I had health insurance through my employer I would not be fined.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2016

The driver shortage is only around 40,000 drivers as of 2015, reports Bridget McCrea of Supply Chain 24/7 , in another article. Today's demands generate the processes of tomorrow, and employees are constantly working to meet today's mantra. Response to Driver Shortage. Proactive, Not Reactive Supply Chain Management.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2016

While the parodies are quite “terrifying,” the problem remains, but one piece of legislation, passed in December 2015, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act ), offers a solution, and actionable steps are being laid out to define a way to dramatically reshape the infrastructure-landscape in several key ways.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

1 One consultancy believes the change will happen even faster, with 1 billion new buyers opening their wallets by 2015. To meet customers’ insatiable desire for new products and services, companies are investing in tools that help them model, prototype, and build offerings on a continual basis.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2016

The need to meet the Holy Trinity of Manufacturing (having the right product, at the right time, and at the right price) is only growing. 51 percent take advantage of third party logistics companies’ freight forwarding capabilities, and the use of third-party logistics companies increased 72 percent in 2015.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

Unfortunately, the capacity crunch is real, and shippers need to know how to face the prospects of a slower 2016 to stay competitive and meet the demands of their customers and partner businesses. Yet, contractual parties, such as third party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) are expecting increases in freight of between 2 and 3 percent from 2015.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2016

All new applicants after December 12, 2015 are required to use the URS online registration application, explains the FMCSA. How Will the Unified Registration System Impact Existing Transportation and Logistics Providers? For pre-existing logistics entities, the URL won't be much of a change.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2015

TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) December 11, 2015. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the manufacturing industry employed roughly 12,317,000 Americans in the month of October 2015. million Americans in October 2015. is added to the economy - the largest multiplier of any sector. Ypo8ivqyet.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Unfortunately, the results of a 2015 report on the use of digital efforts in the supply chain, created by SupplyChainDigest ( SCDigest ) , indicate many supply chain partners are somewhat out of touch with the best way of leveraging data, analytics, KPIs , and the digital supply chain. explains Daniel McMurray.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

In 2015, the costs of U.S. He loves to write, learn new things, and meet new outgoing people. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. Between 2015 and 2018, it is estimated that about 1.3 We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. percent annual growth.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 8, 2017

As of January 1, 2015, the top parcel carriers , including DHL, UPS and FedEx, reports Inbound Logistics, implemented DIM pricing models. Use LTL shipping if you are on track to meet your volume obligations, getting a discounted rate that’s lower than parcel shipment costs. Have LTL General Rate Increases Been Implemented?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

2015 saw a shift from the linear supply chain to the circular supply chain. The ability to access and input data in real time is the key way in which suppliers will be able to meet stringent demands of customers. I expect other companies to ask similar questions. Making the Supply Chain Circular Vs. Linear.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

This is the last post in our “Most popular” series (I promise), but in 2015, we are doing even more to bring value to our now over 70,000 monthly readers with our content. What manufacturing content would you like to see in 2015? If your company is not active on LinkedIn you are missing out on opportunities- and revenue.

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