GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We conclude our “Most Popular” Blog posts series, where we have been giving you the most viewed blog posts in 2014 from our main content categories. 2014 was surely a fun year of content on the Cerasis blog. 2014 was surely a fun year of content on the Cerasis blog. Now, why do we blog?

Blog 88

Blog Freight Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing 88

Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Retailers and wholesalers are trying to put the brakes on that shift, changing inventory and transportation strategies to minimize costs and slow down rather than speed up supply chains, according to BlueGrace Logistics, which produces a quarterly LogisticsConfidence Index (LCI).

Inventory Reduction 62

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction 62

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 15, 2024

The expanded role oversees BlueGrace’s carrier relations and procurement efforts. Carly’s vast industry experience and knowledge have made a significant impact on our carrier relations team,” said Adam Blankenship, COO of BlueGrace.

Price Reduction 62

Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Case Study 62

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. .

Expense Reduction 92

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Price Reduction 92

Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

Optimal Sourcing 117

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Optimization Software 117

Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Traditional fixed-price contracts, once the bedrock of stability, are yielding to the pressures of market dynamism, unable to keep up with the factors impacting the markets. Get Your Custom Report Now!

Negotiating Skills 62

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Optimal Sourcing 62

Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 9, 2023

The Supply Chain of Mother's Day Flowers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 9, 2023 Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate and honor mothers around the world. per person, which was an increase from $16.50

Supply Chains 111

Supply Chains Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 111

Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based

Inventory Reduction 109

Inventory Reduction Optimization Software Optimization Resource Reduction 109

Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Adam White - February 29, 2024 LinkedIn Live Webinar On-Demand: Transportation Cost: The impacts & how to gain visibility to the right data What’s the Topic?

Cost Reduction 62

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Data 62

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 98

Outsourcing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 28, 2022

As of 2019, the average sales price per square foot for Canadian industrial properties was $154 , and it has continued to rise since, according to the Globe and Mail. Reduced efficiency. Cut down on costs. Automating invoicing eliminates mistakes that could delay payment. , paper, shredders, folders, and cabinets.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Document Distribution Waste Reduction 111

Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Passenger travel proved that digitized capacity and pricing benefits both carriers and customers, and that model is being applied and developed for air cargo.

Industry 112

Industry Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Logistics 112

GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

We have written several posts on technology, which you can read in our technology blog category , have talked about the future of manufacturing , the future of transportation technology , and the Industrial Internet of things. Traditional segmentation strategies no longer work in a world characterized by complexity and constant change.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Digital 97

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Preparing your supply chain for resiliency begins with risk management and a proactive strategy. Price fluctuations and sourcing issues. It’s not enough to have a Plan B, just in case.

Supply Chain Planning Software 82

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 82

Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy. Brokerages across the globe have turned to technology for a competitive advantage, helping them increase sales, get loads covered, improve customer experience, and cut out the busy work that slows them down. They could be missing out in consequence.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software 78

Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy. Brokerages across the globe have turned to technology for a competitive advantage, helping them increase sales, get loads covered, improve customer experience, and cut out the busy work that slows them down. They could be missing out in consequence.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software 78

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

percent of all B2B sales by 2020, explains Ranga Bodla of Netsuite Blog. Mostly, this goes back to finding the best product possible at the lowest possible price. . Pricing Models Are Subject to the “Amazon Standard.”. Pricing models are changing as well. B2B E-Commerce Reduces Conflicts Between B2B and B2C Distribution.

Manufacturing Procurement 87

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction 87

GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Editor’s Note: This blog post is from SupplyChainOpz. However, with reduced life cycles, customer-driven innovative products and services have forced supply chains to be flexible and adaptable. Reducing the dependence on a sole supplier is crucial in managing risk. 2) Connected supply chains. 4) Management of Complexity.

Optimal Sourcing 118

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

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

In fact, in order to combat these ever pressing issues and competition, we recently shared our insights on trends for 2015 facing manufacturers and distributors on the Cisco-Eagle Blog. 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?

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 105

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? KPIs Question 4.

Cost Reduction 66

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Warehousing Waste Reduction 66

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. Living things are always changing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Supply Chains 100

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. Furthermore, you can prepare for the change by understanding what 3PLs can do to help attempt to maintain lower prices of transportation.

Price Reduction 102

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Trucking Resource Reduction 102

Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 Market conditions play a crucial role in shaping challenges professionals face when managing their organization’s supply chains.

Supply Chain Software 118

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimization Software Modeling Software 118

Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2023

Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics For some Girl Scouts and their bake sale fans, it’s shaping up to be another tough cookie season. This year is seeing similar problems.

Supply Chains 117

Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 117

GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

There are 230,000 small manufacturing companies in the United States alone, according to a new Infographic from The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Manufacturing Innovation Blog. Top firms take risks, and they don’t let price be the sole factor when they make their decisions.

Manufacturing Procurement 114

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 114

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Eliminate the pain of paper-based processes. This saves time as employees no longer need to re-key information into a second system, while drastically cutting costly errors that waste both time and money. This impacts everything from recruiting more staff to pricing products. Watch this webinar to learn more.

ERP 105

ERP Production Waste Reduction Cost Reduction 105

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 3, 2015

However, some ERP systems may have extensive costs, which would easily outweigh the purchasing price of individual Warehouse Management Systems ( WMSs ) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) suites. Now, some may argue the use of cloud-based software eliminates the need for a multi-client platform.

Supply Chain Design Software 97

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions Logistics Network Optimization Software 97

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

Margins for manufacturing firms are under pressure from increasing competition, rising material prices, high labour costs and supply chain disruptions. Many of the challenges facing your manufacturing business are external : competition, rising material prices, high labour costs and supply chain disruptions. It’s a perfect storm.

ERP 98

ERP Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 98

GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2016

So how does this change with LTL dimensional pricing? . This just does not make common sense, and carriers are moving towards a dimensional pricing model (DIM pricing) to help level the playing field when shipping products of different weight and density. Myths of LTL Dimensional Pricing. It's a way to get more money.”.

Purchasing Skills 52

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Packaging Cost Reduction 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

Margins for manufacturing firms are under pressure from increasing competition, rising material prices, high labour costs and supply chain disruptions. Many of the challenges facing your manufacturing business are external : competition, rising material prices, high labour costs and supply chain disruptions. It’s a perfect storm.

ERP 97

ERP Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 97

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Integrating external factors like consumer price indexes, GDP trends, climate change, and others into the forecast can improve signaling for supply chain design. This calls for treating suppliers as partners in a relationship built on trust and transparency that reduces risk across the supply chain and ensures business continuity.

Supply Chain Design Software 126

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing 126

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.

Expense Reduction 90

Expense Reduction Trucking Waste Reduction Price Reduction 90

Parade

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Here’s why it should be a priority in your brokerage’s strategy. There are several benefits to carrier reuse, some that brokerages may not have even factored into their strategy, though. Carrier reuse can also help you save money by securing better pricing from carriers when you give them steady business or a high volume of loads.

Price Reduction 78

Price Reduction Webinar Capacity Blog 78

Parade

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Here’s why it should be a priority in your brokerage’s strategy. There are several benefits to carrier reuse, some that brokerages may not have even factored into their strategy, though. Carrier reuse can also help you save money by securing better pricing from carriers when you give them steady business or a high volume of loads.

Price Reduction 78

Price Reduction Webinar Capacity Blog 78

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

We encourage our audience to visit The Catavolt Blog for more relevant posts about mobility in manufacturing for best practices, tips, and great industry insights. Price points for hardware and communications have fallen, and the reliability and capabilities of mobile technologies for transportation have vastly improved.

Supply Chain Planning Software 99

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

Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The index correlates growth or shrinkage to overall industry volume of freight shipments and product prices. “We Based on the sentiment for inventory, there’s going to be some inventory replenishment , but most likely, shippers are going to be shifting to a more conservative inventory management strategy,” Lockard told Sourcing Journal.

Inventory Reduction 117

Inventory Reduction Inventory Ordering Freight 117

GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2015

you can start by reading our “How to Determine LTL Freight Class” blog post here (it’s the most popular post we’ve ever had) and 2.) BONUS : DIM or dimensional weight pricing is not quite here fully in the world of LTL, but some carriers are looking at changing models or making a hybrid. There are two ways: 1.)

Price Reduction 99

Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Blog White Paper 99