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.

Outsourcing 117

Outsourcing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 117

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.

Webinar 88

Webinar Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 88

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 20, 2024

For manufacturers, having the right business intelligence on hand at the right time can eliminate the guesswork from decision making, offering real-time visibility into business processes so you can anticipate your next move. Data warehousing costs rise. Eliminate reporting inconsistencies and data redundancy. Human error.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 105

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2015

The latest industry-pricing trend, dimensional weight pricing, or often referred as “DIM Pricing,” calls for LTL freight cost calculations using pounds per cubic foot of space occupied on the truck. This means more efficient use of space for the carrier and increased cost for shippers based on more accurate classifications.

Negotiating Skills 97

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 97

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

This data may include invoice numbers, pick up and delivery dates, originating addresses, product descriptions, shipment weight, method of transport, destination address, rate of transport per haul, fuel charges, and the costs of loading and unloading the items at the distribution center. Shipping Strategy. Freight Spend Management.

Cost Reduction 93

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 93

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Technology can help to simplify your supply chain management, which will enable your business to operate more efficiently, give you more visibility and control over your inventory, and help to reduce your operational costs. Computerized Shipping and Tracking.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Technology Sourcing Strategies 104

GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

The customer expectations define the purpose of a logistics system – it ensures the six rights of logistics, which are: the right product, in the right quantity, in the right condition, to the right place, at the right time, for the right cost. Outsourcing can alleviate the stress of growth while eliminating supply-chain hangups.

Global logistics 116

Global logistics Material Savings Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 116

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Thus, in the global supply chain, exploiting the opportunity presented by the Internet of Things technology can improve: revenue growth, asset utilization, waste reduction, customer service, profitability, sustainability, security, risk mitigation, working capital deployment, agility and. Predictive capabilities and modeling to reduce costs.

Optimal Sourcing 111

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 111

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost. 10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy. Working with carriers and all the freight you manage to create continuous movement strategies is a win-win approach.

Resource Reduction 97

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction 97

GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Traditional segmentation strategies no longer work in a world characterized by complexity and constant change. Creating a cohesive back-end is an important first step, enabling companies to make real-time decisions, streamline production, and cut costs. The Customer Owns the Empire. Embrace Digital Disruption.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Digital 97

GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

As a transportation management third party logistics company, we know at Cerasis that transportation makes up a large portion of the costs and efficiencies of any supply chain. As pressure to improve supply chain cost performance increases for many companies, the evaluation and selection of competent suppliers becomes a key concern.

Optimal Sourcing 118

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 118

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain executives must evolve from cost and service as the key objectives for optimal demand-supply balancing towards the “quadfecta” of cost, service, resiliency, and sustainability. What is the Cost to Serve for all the flows to the customer? Quantify the costs and risk to the business What revenue is at risk?

Supply Chain Design Software 112

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 112

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Today, warehouse managers have a wide array of technologies to choose from as they strive to reduce costs, improve efficiency and streamline operations. These technologies help automate warehouse processes and offer a more efficient and lower cost solution over manual picking methods. Lower cost operation. Higher ROI.

Supply Chain Design Software 105

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 105

GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2015

You will want to gain insight into what differentiates one 3PL from another, what core capabilities they offer and what skills do they have in developing strategies and thought leadership. From this vantage, a strategic 3PL partnership will form a collaboration with your company to fine tune a strategy to meet your needs.

Negotiating Skills 91

Negotiating Skills 3PL Resource Reduction Cost Reduction 91

GlobalTranz

APRIL 9, 2015

There would be less breakage and loss of the delicate, high-tech equipment being hauled cross-country these days if the road and freeway surfaces were resurfaced and smoother to reduce vibration. Governmental Regulations – Currently there are no less than 20 laws threatening deep impact on transport costs.

Capacity 102

Capacity Transportation Cost Reduction Industry 102

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

We are digging deeper into 10 areas of strategy that shippers can employ in order to maintain a competitive advantage. Furthermore, this will help reduce delays from issues in one type of fulfillment model. However, the amount of data makes this aspect of data collection and screening impractical for manual analysis.

Supply Chain Software 95

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 95

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

While trucks have a smaller carbon footprint/kg/km than air freight, the enormous volume of truck freight explains why reducing the carbon footprint is a priority goal. Add in emissions from fork trucks, yard trucks, 3PLs and there’s almost no way for a shipper to assess, track and reduce their carbon footprint easily.

Waste Reduction 80

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Material Savings 80

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

Understand where cargo can be consolidated to increase cost savings. Measure carrier cost structures to maximize efficiencies and lower costs. “Understanding how to create an overview of your supply chain is the very first step in measuring what your company is doing right now and what your current process looks like.

Optimal Sourcing 62

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Supply Chain Software 62

GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2018

It’s Time To Take A Closer Look At Your Parcel Shipping Costs eCommerce is driving the demand for smaller, more frequent last-mile deliveries. Shippers large and small need to look more closely at parcel transportation costs as a step in preserving margins. 5 Parcel Shipping Trends to Optimize Shipping & Reduce Costs.

Cost Reduction 48

Cost Reduction Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 48

GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

While trucks have a smaller carbon footprint/kg/km than air freight, the enormous volume of truck freight explains why reducing the carbon footprint is a priority goal. . Add in emissions from fork trucks, yard trucks, 3PLs and there’s almost no way for a shipper to easily assess, track and reduce their carbon footprint. .

Cost Reduction 48

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Material Savings 48

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Driverless vehicles will cut the costs of transportation. “The report represents a thorough analysis of the selection and contracting process of contract logistics from perspective of both logistics service providers and their customers – namely manufacturers and retailers” says event director, Haley Garner.

3PL 91

3PL Cost Reduction Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 91

Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

MaaS can lead to cost-minimization of transport services like public transportation, rental, and sharing offerings. Data Analytics This involves the collection of data reports from various fleet performance metrics, such as vehicle utilization, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs.

Optimization Software 72

Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 72

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2015

A Cloud-based supply chain management solution has several advantages over the traditional model of manual inventory analysis combined with local area purchasing. The wide market offered by Cloud-based supply chain management technology creates a highly competitive environment where the service user wins in terms of both features and cost.

Supply Chain Design Software 103

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 103

GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2017

With the rise of Amazon, consumers have also been able to access an endless product array at historic, record-low shipping costs. Furthermore, half of respondents cite need to decrease operational costs and improve profit margins as key to enhancing customer service. Better cost than your competitors. Free shipping.

Cost Reduction 66

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Material Savings Logistics Network Optimization Software 66

GlobalTranz

MARCH 13, 2015

There are, of course, tactical metrics for accounting functions like viewing open and paid invoices or the ability to identify when shipments are due, but also must include strategic metrics and reports for more in-depth analysis. Identify factors that impact your freight shipping costs. Lane Analysis.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 95

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Cost Reduction Price Reduction 95

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Manufacturers must think about new ways to reduce overhead and eliminate downtime in their factories, such as creating proactive maintenance plans and better allocation of resources. This also helps to reduce overhead costs for these respective companies and encourages millennials to become a part of the manufacturing industry. .

Buyer Training 95

Buyer Training Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Material Savings 95

GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

However, robotics could eliminate any of these manufacturer concerns as the technologies become more widely used, affordable, and available. Robotics also impact the efficiency and analysis of supply chain processes. cost of sorting, picking and boxing an order. He estimated the robots may pare 20% to 40% from the average $3.50-to-$3.75

Manufacturing Procurement 110

Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Expense Reduction Sourcing Strategies 110

GlobalTranz

APRIL 12, 2018

This is a must read for those are looking to reduce Full Truckload costs and optimize full truckload shipping in order to do more with less. Shipment data granularity and analysis are linked with better freight allocation, which means making use of the full spectrum of available shipping options, including full truckloads.

White Paper 60

White Paper Optimization Software Optimization Resource Reduction 60

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

However, the cost savings and increases in efficiency have prompted most large companies to adopt these systems, giving them yet another edge over their niche competitors. That is allowing smaller shippers to take advantage of the great benefits that these systems can provide, in cost, data acquisition, efficiency, and communication flow.

Expense Reduction 94

Expense Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Transportation 94

CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

event of 2022, my colleagues, Christina Carroll, vice president of LTL, Alan Rowlett, director of global operations and strategy, and I set out to offer exactly that. Many LTL carriers are diversifying their talent acquisition and retention strategies, as well as optimizing their linehaul jobs to deliver a more balanced employee experience.

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Trends Price Reduction 101

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Advances in disparate technologies have converged to push us past the tipping point, opening an opportunity for 3PLs to develop new, differentiating capabilities to further reduce costs and enable enhanced services for shippers. The cost, speed and reliability of mobile communications networks have improved greatly in the past decade.

Supply Chain Planning Software 99

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 99

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 6, 2023

Modern technology solutions such as AP automation software can automate the data entry process, which significantly reduces the potential for errors. With the help of AP automation software, you can reduce the amount of work required to process AP transactions.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Automation Vendor Strategies Procurement Solutions 98

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 5, 2015

However, return merchandise authorization may include several different aspects of service-after-sale, such as warranty management, service agreements, analysis of returns, and management of end-of-life equipment, vendor management, and replacement. Furthermore, many RMA policies may have subtle differences with these common interests.

Resource Reduction 90

Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Reverse logistics Cost Reduction 90

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. Approaching a demand analysis with historical data and seasonal variations is no longer competent. Every step of the way can use predictive analysis. billion by 2022.

Procurement Analytics 62

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 62

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

Bottom line, it’s great to say you want to have a commerce-enabled site, but before jumping to the technology stage, what is your strategy? The Cerasis “e-commerce” blog category has great articles on developing your strategy. Conduct a customer analysis. Acquisitions / Consolidation.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 105

GlobalTranz

JUNE 9, 2015

By outsourcing to a transportation management provider, you can reduce your in-house expenses on shipping processes. This completely eliminates the risk to your business while showing you have nothing to hide, except your innovative formula for a new, eco-friendly cleaning product or piece of technology. Analysis of Big Data.

Transportation 96

Transportation Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 96

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

It is important to note that the above focus does not take into account short-term efforts to improve cost, quality or delivery issues with supplier(s) to meet companies’ expectations. Lead Time Reduction in Supply Chain. Supplier Development focuses on long terms systematic improvement to attain sustained performance.

Supply Chain Planning Software 89

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 89