Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2021

In a thoughtful webinar today digital freight forwarder Zencargo co-Founder, Richard Fattal, and Bis Henderson ‘s Louisa Hosegood debated the unprecedented pressures in the global supply chain this year and how they jeopardise retailer’s profitability. Data then analysis then decisions. Own the total.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

We encourage you to listen to our free Webinar about the Three M’s to get a more in-depth understanding of the process as well as to take advantage of our free supply chain analysis to see how BlueGrace can help you to improve and optimize your operations.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

It becomes quickly apparent to most companies that it’s impossible to do it all, and therefore it’s critical to find the right outsourcing partners to supplement weaknesses in the supply chain, such as contracting out assembly or hiring a 3PL provider. Outsourcing makes better financial sense. Infographic: The Global Logistics Market.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 6, 2020

Tactical optimization is the problem-solving and analysis portion of the process. It allows your 3PL to increase your process efficiency and quality of service while eliminating superfluous activities to reduce costs. Modern strategic design should have a focus on green logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Since optimizing requires a detailed analysis of the factors impacting a given lane or route, it may be necessary to use a route-optimization software. Partner With an Experienced 3PL. Therefore, consider partnering with a third-party logistics provider (3PL), like Cerasis, to help you see the opportunities within the capacity crunch.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Much of this can be resolved through an analysis of claims trends across the vendor network. We’re the 3PL that brings Tender Loving Care to all our freight services, from less than truckload and truckload to our transportation-management services. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. Supply Chain Brain.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2017

In response, more shippers have ditched their practices of working with carriers directly for third-party logistics provider (3PL) partnerships. So, third-party companies can provide better benchmarking, analysis and reporting of actions in your company. What Can Shippers Do to Improve Customer Experience? Fixing issues is not enough.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 9, 2015

In fact, 3PLs restore many of the benefits that existed in the shipping world of yesteryear. If your business has considered outsourcing or you are new to the idea, we at Cerasis, a 3PL or more aptly, a transportation management provider , will show you how a 3pL can provide significant benefits you in these 8 key ways.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Companies Will Levy the Power of 3PL-Based Technologies. The increasing power of Amazon will also be a driving force in the push for supply chain managers to adopt transformative supply chain technologies and take advantage of 3PL resources, asserts Amy Wunderlin of Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

A thorough analysis provided by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals , (CSCMP) in its “ State of Logistics ” report, indicates that by 2017, shippers in the U.S. Transportation capacity problems have been a volatile issue over the past twenty years or so. Strive to accomplish a strong evaluation from carriers.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2018

Work With a Third-Party Logistics Provider Partnering with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) can be a crucial step in simplifying the analysis of total landed costs for parcel or LTL freight shipping.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Analysis with BlueGrace . Once you have a strong understanding of your current network and the costs associated with your vendors, you can begin to dig deeper by looking at various analysis offered by BlueGrace, such as the ship weight analysis, explained below. .

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 20, 2015

There are plenty of mobile apps capable of helping you with freight management in the long run, becoming an invaluable tool to help with your business analysis. This process is done on the front end through a current transportation and freight management consultation and analysis. Using smart phones to your advantage.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

As a 3PL focused on transportation management , and especially LTL freight management , Cerasis is well positioned to help you achieve the "Best in Class Shipper" status. . Each data entry is an opportunity for data capture and analysis. In subsequent posts, we will dig deeper into these areas. Knowledge of the Carrier's Business.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2018

In addition, analysis of contract and spot market prices revealed rising rates in medium-range hauls, 450 to 550 miles driven per lane. Therefore, shippers need to begin preparing to use freight consolidation to tap into the value of the full truckload shipping by partnering with a 3PL sooner, not later. We’ll answer that next.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

Fourth-party logistics providers (4PLs) do all of the typical functions of a third-party logistics provider (3PL), while adding something more to the table. In a sense, collaboration gives rise to greater data-capture points, aggregation, analysis, and change within an organization. Chart from Capgemini 2014 3PL Study.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2015

For many businesses, this means partnering with a third-party logistics service provider (3PL) such as Flash Global that has already integrated evolving technology into its holistic, comprehensive logistics services. equipment uptime.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Why Benchmarking Alone Isn’t Enough for Proper Transportation Cost Analysis. Throughout this time, 3PL transportation management providers have taken advantage of the low costs of transportation, which further reduced the costs for businesses and manufacturers. However, the industry stands on the verge of a rate-hike cliff.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2015

The webinar was titled “The Growth of E-Commerce and Its Freight Transportation Impacts” and was held on January 21, 2015 as part of the DOT/FHA’s monthly webinar series titled, “Talking Freight”. Those who wish to access and download the webinar may visit the FHA’s “Talking Freight” website here.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2015

If you are a logistics manager seeking options for a partnership with a 3PL services provider or looking to optimize the 3PL solution, then understanding the expansion of the holistic approach that some 3PLs offer will help you select an option that best suits your company. A 3PL Services Partnership Drives Value.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 22, 2016

In other words, these collaborating entities can both achieve profits by simply combing resources through the use of a third-party logistics provider (3PL). Furthermore, connected systems enable automated order tracking and real-time analysis of all systems at any time, which reduces unnecessary delays and errors during fulfillment.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

As a retailer, or as an executive at a multi-location LTL shipping company, you must understand the facts of this change, what’s driving it, and how a 3PL will become increasingly important in the role of monitoring and mitigating volatility in LTL management. An Industry Expert Explores the Future of LTL Shipments.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

Big data analysis and the transportation management system (TMS) were set to be paragons of improvement and perfection in 2016. From implementing value-added 3PL partnerships to considering driverless alternatives, 2016 closed with a message of hope amidst grim tales from many. . Big Data Became Essential to Transportation Management.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

Yet, contractual parties, such as third party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) are expecting increases in freight of between 2 and 3 percent from 2015. As a result, most carriers, including local and 3PL carriers, are also increasing the size of their fleets. Expansion of the Panama Canal Will Increase Incoming Ocean Freight.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

As a 3PL who offers a transportation management system we’ve integrated to many ERP software, we view the use of technology as an enablement tool for shippers to cut out unneeded waste and thus add more to the bottom line by saving money from such efficiency. More accessible data.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Editor's Note: First of all, you may ask yourself, "Why is a 3PL who helps manufacturers with transportation management efficiency be talking about manufacturing efficiency?" A thorough analysis of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) is just one tactic you can use to find success within the constructs of the chain.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

One of the most overlooked success factors to shipment tracking is simply defining what the expectation is between your own company, the receiver of the goods, a 3PL, and your carrier partners. Too often the 3PL and shipper are not aligned on the expectation of shipment tracking. Do you even first understand your own needs?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2015

If you need help in carrier relations, often a 3PL can negotiate this higher DIM factor on your behalf. Don’t be a One Carrier Company, Use a 3PL and Thier TMS. Then it may be time for you to look towards a 3PL who has expertise in transportation management through intimate and vast experience with carriers.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2020

To know how the industry fared on these counts on the year gone by and how these aspects are expected to impact the logistics and freight community in the new year, register for our webinar: State of the Logistics Industry here.

Supply Chain Software 62

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

This allows even smaller companies to leverage the power of high-end servers in order to achieve precise and insightful data analysis. A 3PL can now provide a TMS at no charge to shippers as often a 3PL focused on transportation management will offer integrated services and make money off of margins.

Expense Reduction 94

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

Still, the use of transport management systems is largely confined to big shipping and 3PL companies due to high implementation and maintenance costs, which have deterred most small to mid level shippers. Transportation Industry Braces for a Looming Transportation Capacity Crunch Crisis in 2017.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

With the services of a trusted 3PL and a good transportation management system (TMS), you can glean an abundance of data around activities and practices related to your transportation department. What Kind of Reports Can I Create with My Transportation Data for Analysis? Luckily, this isn’t the case for transportation data.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

We have also now published an e-book , put out several white papers , and held several webinars. 5 Advantages of Hiring a 3PL Provider for Outsourced Logistics. Why use a Third Party Logistics Provider and How to Implement a Successful 3PL Project. 3PL Pricing Structure: Part 2 In Third Party Logistics Implementation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

You can watch this webinar, as well as all of our past sessions, as part of our free resource library, to learn more. Every month, we here at Bluegrace will have a new webinar on the topics that matter to you! Stop in for next months webinar and receive a free supply chain analysis for your business.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2020

You can watch this webinar, as well as all of our past sessions, as part of our free resource library, to learn more. Every month, we here at BlueGrace will have a new webinar on the topics that matter to you! Stop in for next months webinar and receive a free supply chain analysis for your business.

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