Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. And when rates plummeted in early 2023, carriers saw importers no-show on their volume commitments in favor of the less-expensive spot market. But this problem isn’t new.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We are coming down the homestretch with our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So We've already hit 3 of our 5 main categories by featuring the most popular blogs for the logistics blog posts, manufacturing blog posts, and supply chain blog posts. 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2015.So 29 and Jan.

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Locus

OCTOBER 6, 2023

We recently hosted a webinar aimed at highlighting how a robust and well-structured Transporter Management System can propel shippers toward operational optimization and last-mile delivery excellence. The third critical area was discussed at length during our webinar, which we’d urge you to view for a comprehensive understanding.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Allison Wilkinson, a freelance writer in the industry, who shows us why Reshoring or Insourcing Manufacturing can boost your profits. That kind of expertise rarely comes cheap, and by reshoring, you can eliminate the need for such a refined level of international business expertise. .

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

We first started writing about and featuring reshoring content back in September of 2013, and have since added 10 more reshoring related posts in our reshoring blog category. manufacturers hurried to produce off-shore, believing significant cost reductions and huge profits would follow. Transportation and freight costs are reduced.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2017

Today's blog is a continuation of yesterday's where we discussed cost management and KPIs with warehousing contracts using a real-world scenario. Some incentives are reducing UNIT PRICING. Reducing absolute quantities required. Should gain share be eliminated and moved to a different incentive? This is less expensive.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Serrena Merle of OnBlast.com who shows us the difference between Magento vs Shopify. Though working with Magento is slightly expensive and requires the web development knowledge, it nevertheless provides an amazing experience of creating a website exactly the way you want.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

However, that does not mean all shippers must face the challenges to ship parcel at their expense. Rather than giving up, shippers need to consider what Amazon and the big box giants have done right and apply these concepts as part of a robust parcel shipping strategy. Use International Symbols for Labels.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Carl Turner who is a freelance writer in the distribution field. This model has proved to be a boon for small businesses, which can run their stores with inexpensive eCommerce software and smaller warehouses, cutting down on real estate costs and other expenses. Shipping Product .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's Blog is by Carl Turn, a freelance writer in the distribution field, who is showing us how next-day delivery is changing the face of eCommerce. After all, next-day shipping hasn’t become the new standard just yet, and offering it – at least on expensive purchases – can be an excellent way to stay ahead of the curve. .

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2018

Full truckload shipping is generally less expensive than other over the road transportation modes. Yet, shippers should consider using a transportation consolidation program, as explained in the previous blog post, to gain better control over freight stand and stay profitable as shipping rates continue to rise. Download Here.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is a guest blog from Jurica Magoci of fueloyal.com to show us the 7 secrets to chose the best truck stop. It 's okay to have a difference between the truck stops because every owner has its strategy, some are having cheaper fuel but more expensive other services, or the way around.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

Many manufacturers & retailers have found that they can use state of the art supply chain management to reduce inventory & warehousing costs while speeding up delivery to the end customer. Managers should ensure that a firm’s transportation strategy supports its competitive strategy.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from Katie Cruze at considerdigital.com who give us the top 5 reasons why data quality is important. In order to reduce the likelihood of inaccuracies, it is vital to implement extra measures like adding picture capture, GPS location and time stamps to recorded events.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

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. Driver Expenses. As a result, the business expense of obtaining this coverage is requiring a larger investment on the part of the employer.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2016

Today we feature a guest blog from Fronetics Strategic Advisors , a digital marketing agency, who specializes in the logistics and supply chain industries. Now, onto the guest blog. You don’t have a strategy. And that number rises to 86% when the company designates someone to lead the strategy.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2023

It could be a little more expensive on a piece-by-piece comparison, but [you increase your] savings by getting your freight much sooner than before. In comparison to air cargo, then you would have the opposite scenario: It would take probably a little less time if you ship it by air, [but] that could be very, very expensive.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Kelli Harris, a consultant and recent college graduate in Logistics Management. It is important to note the necessity to build strategy of company’s logistics system development and integrate it as a full-fledged component for not less than 10-15 years. Operations Strategy .

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Daniel Waldron with Armagard. The use of industrial computer systems has become paramount for improving manufacturing productivity, but not at the expense of human input. In it, Daniel discusses the industrial Computing Revolution and how it effects the manufacturing industry.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We are now on the 4th of our 5 main blog categories we will feature as we wind down the year. Read the Full Article Here.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Red Stag Fulfillment who show us how an Order Fulfillment Solution can help reduce risk. This may cut into some profits, however, as you’re essentially buying a product each time it is sold. The downside is that expenses can quickly get away from you. It couldn’t be simpler.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is a guest blog by our friends at 2 Flow. In this blog, they discuss everything you need to know about a 3PL business. 3PL providers can help your business avoid expensive . What is 3PL? There are several definitions of 3PL. These include: . More Resources.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Overused and misunderstood in blog posts and informative articles, “big data” describes the use of data to improve your operation, which includes shipping, warehousing, and supply chain processes. Cleaned data refers to data that has been processed by a computer to eliminate erroneous material. Generating Accurate Forecasts.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

At the end, we also include an infographic to go along with the research from LNS, who is a provider of regular research on their blog. It is important that this cost figure is exclusive of all allocations, and does not exclude sales, general and administrative expense. We hope this post is helpful. .

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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. Eliminate reporting inconsistencies and data redundancy. Reduce data warehousing costs. Scarce manpower.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

An ERP system that incorporates a cutting-edge warehouse management system (WMS) can help you optimize processes, streamline workflows and decrease errors. Using alphanumeric logic can help you optimize simple picking strategies without having to implement a full-blown warehouse solution or warehouse mapping solution.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

Now, imagine the back-office expenses associated with managing freight in-house. Working with a 3PL built strategic value and working with an outside source is integral to finding available capacity, as explained in a previous blog posts. In a sense, a shipper is involved with a system, not necessarily each individual carrier.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. For centuries, the expense, risk, and frustration with ocean freight held back expansion of the international economy, despite the invention of the steam invention. In the top portion, you'll see a more text/icon layout.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. Top 16 Most Popular Transportation Blog Posts of 2014. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 28, 2022

Consider the cost of supplies such as printers, photocopiers, fax machines, toner cartridges (why are these so expensive?), Reduced efficiency. Cut down on costs. Switching from physical document storage to a digital DMS can seriously reduce costs for printers, ink, postage and extra person hours.

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Locus

MARCH 20, 2023

Watch this webinar to deliver exceptional customer experiences! Watch the Webinar What is last-mile tracking? The process of monitoring and managing the final stage of delivery, which is often the most complex and expensive part of the supply chain, is known as last-mile tracking.

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Parade

JANUARY 21, 2021

We recently hosted a webinar walking through the topics below. This costs valuable time that can slash margins (as last-minute loads are more expensive than standard loads), and hampers your ability to book additional lanes with other trusted carriers. Reduction in tender rejects. Why “Capacity Management”?

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tech That Helps Small to Mid-Size Carriers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 23, 2023 With inflation continually driving costs up and demand for freight down, experts say growth in the freight market will be modest throughout 2024.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The most common complaint of newer companies using big data analytics capabilities tends to revolve around traditional questions of business strategy. Consider the following elements explains John Richardson of Inbound Logistics, that impact business strategy. Increasing order efficiency. Demand forecasts. The quantity of each product.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2014, and over 200,000 page views on those posts alone. Top Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2018

Of course, its additional benefits, like reduced costs and simplicity in back-office work, help too. Unfortunately, shippers may be unaware of overspending on full truckload shipments, as well as all other modes, for several reasons, including: frequent high claims expenses and high cubing charges.

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