Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 22, 2021

Any one of these events can create a domino effect to capacity challenges and delays. The right systems must use a segmentation strategy that sections software and platforms into small, isolated pieces, so even if a hacker (for example) finds a way inside the system used to calculate fuel surcharges, that’s all they can affect.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In this post, we’ll do a deep dive into less-than-truckload (LTL) industry trends to watch for 2022, and highlight actions that shippers should consider to guide their strategy throughout the year. Tightened Capacity. Labor shortages will have a lasting effect, effectively reducing capacity for carriers and terminals.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Unfortunately, warehouse capacity around the country is tight, but available capacity is only being used at rates shy of 70 percent. How can warehouse capacity be both tight and utilized less than 100 percent? Warehouse Capacity Is Tight Warehouse managers have made great strides in implementing systems that utilize automation.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Freight carrier leaders should turn to these seven practical tips to combine freight analytics with operational excellence improvements. Analytics-driven processes must continue to remain the primary strategy for all managers today to improve profitability and increase revenue per driver and per load. Capacity load data statistics.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And despite the current challenges, carriers are already looking for ways to augment their capacity through increased access to freight broker resources and beyond. Trucking companies have been open about their capacity issues.” . That’s the only way to create an enduring freight management strategy. Request a SONAR Demo.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The economy is strong, and trucking capacity is tight. In order to manage e-commerce logistics and maintain cost efficiency, shippers need to know the challenges in managing e-commerce logistics, how a TMS can help, and a few tips to streamline the process. E-commerce is in the middle of a boom.

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Freightquote

JULY 23, 2019

Learn how an effective packaging strategy can help to protect your shipment and secure capacity. There are various techniques shippers can use for packaging LTL depending on the size and contents of each shipment.

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Freightquote

JANUARY 17, 2019

Learn how an effective packaging strategy can help to protect your shipment and secure capacity. There are various techniques shippers can use for packaging LTL depending on the size and contents of each shipment.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Read also: 7 Cost-Saving Tips Every Supply Chain Manager Should Know 3PL, 4PL, and 5PL: different levels of outsourcing The big difference between these 3 levels, known as parts of the logistics process (party logistics), is the degree of outsourcing of services. It is more common in giant companies with a large capacity and breadth.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Capacity is down. OTR modes are subject to decreased capacity due to Amazon’s continued use of resources. Robust, Comprehensive Shipping Strategy Must Include All Types of OTR Options A winning strategy for managing e-commerce shipping must be comprehensive and consider all types of OTR shipping options. LEARN MORE.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 16, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is a continuation of yesterday's blog where Mikeala Della from Atlantic Training shows us the top 20 Forklift Safety Tips. Here's the last 10 Forklift Safety Tips. To start the list of forklift safety tips, let's start with the obvious: . Do not push a load with the tip of the forks.

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Parade

JANUARY 18, 2022

Parade Tip : High levels of demand, though they can be stressful, present a wealth of business opportunities for brokerages. While many brokerages struggle to find capacity for their current workload, now is a great time to begin expanding out your network to cover new lanes. Parade Tip: Once again, this tip is about network-building.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The capacity crunch is starting to take hold of the shipping industry. However, this capacity crunch is likely to exceed even the worst capacity crunches in history, says Karen Sage of Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez. Know the Causes Is the Starting Point to Thriving in a Capacity Crunch. Click Here. Go “Green.”.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. There are No Crystal Balls.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

Have you taken any steps to increase capacity utilization? Thus, more companies are turning to predictive maintenance strategies to extend asset life expectancy, reduce the chance of breakdowns and increase throughput. The post 4 Tips for carriers to maximize fleet asset utilization using data appeared first on SONAR.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 18, 2025

Inefficient use of space: Wasted space means higher storage costs and reduced capacity. Tips for Organizing Your Warehouse 1. By implementing these tips and partnering with a reliable 3PL provider like ShipMonk , you can optimize your warehouse and improve your overall business performance.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 18, 2025

Inefficient use of space: Wasted space means higher storage costs and reduced capacity. Tips for Organizing Your Warehouse 1. By implementing these tips and partnering with a reliable 3PL provider like ShipMonk , you can optimize your warehouse and improve your overall business performance.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

New technologies are bringing light to the furthest corners of supply chains, and shippers are struggling to find available capacity. Even LTL carriers , which typically enjoy more capacity than other types of OTR transit, are starting to feel the effects. As a result, capacity is further tightening in the LTL sector.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Rather than building new facilities, consider using these tips to optimize your existing facility to achieve higher thruput. You can create more space in your warehouse without construction if you implement these 24 tips today. . Analyze Current Processes.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

With the current warehousing capacity crunch, technology-driven strategies along with flexibility and end-to-end visibility are the preferred solutions for transporters and warehouse operators. What’s covered in this article: Capacity and labor shortages. Tips to overcome warehousing capacity shortages.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

7 Tips For Building Supply Chain Resiliency. This blog noted seven top resiliency tips, ranging from investing in technology to leveraging the value of a 3PL partnership. #3. From aggregation through cross-docking, readers learned how to kickstart these five strategies and get more value from their supply chains. #6.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. Moreover, Supply & Demand Chain Executive explains , “Developing a point-of-departure strategy for partial and LTL shipments can give small and medium-size businesses delivery costs comparable to the mega shippers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Of all the various freight broker sales tips, setting the hook is essential for getting and keeping a prospect’s attention. . 7 freight broker sales tips for building the hook. #1: Setting up Google alerts on prospects is a simple but fantastic tactic in this list of freight broker sales tips. 1: Company website.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Kuebix offers 6 tips to fine-tune transportation strategies for the holidays: 1. “Black Friday, Cyber Monday and numerous holiday promotions all add to the huge spike in demand,” Clark added. Shippers need to keep operations flowing and use tools to handle the upsurge while keeping customers satisfied.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Your transportation consultant can help develop response strategies to ensure your supply chain continues to operate while the problem is addressed. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. Shifting consumer demand, bad weather, driver shortages, fuel prices and an array of influences conspire to shrink available capacity.

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

While it might seem complicated, a good truckload shipping strategy can improve your customer satisfaction, save costs, and increase business efficiency. Rates can vary wildly, not only because of what is being shipped, but also because of the mileage, destination, lane, current market capacity, and seasonality of the shipment.

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Conger

JANUARY 3, 2019

That’s why we compiled a list of 17 warehouse organization tips that will save your warehouse space, improve efficiency and decrease costs. You’ll find extra space you never knew you had and increase your storage capacity, by simply storing items in containers that are the right size. Warehouse space is at a premium these days.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

We wanted to bring you some quick strategies and tips that can help your holiday shipping woes or at any time of the year where you experience an increase in shipping volumes. If you’re shipping in Oregon, Washington, or the Carolinas then lanes are at capacity. This is an easy tip, but it goes a long way.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Approximately 73% of respondents cited progress in omnichannel improvements over the past year, but express cautious optimism for their company's supply chain and capacity. To help shippers navigate peak season, we're covering what's happening in the market and tips to stay successful through disruption. Tight capacity and high rates.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Starting with Location Data A robust carrier intelligence (Link to Article) system uses a mixture of data sources to procure capacity in an intelligent manner. Brokerages must think of an alternative data source outside of tribal knowledge to procure high quality and profitable carrier capacity.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This will require an LTL and e-commerce focused shipping strategy. Shippers need to know the benefits of combined strategy and a few best practices to develop a winning LTL and e-commerce plan. Shippers should follow the tips listed above to bring harmony to their systems and streamline shipment processing. Download Here.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

However, inconsistencies in service levels, including the use of inaccurate data, an economy that hinges on the state of foreign markets (think China), and changes to regulations and labor requirements are continuing to impact the capacity of the shipping industry. Capacity Is Tight, Not Impossible. Capacity of today’s fleets is tight.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2015

We have already discussed the capacity crunch and the driver shortage in-depth in other posts , but seeing such a dramatic rise in overall freight capacity within the next 11 years means today’s capacity crunch cannot compare to the forthcoming crunch. Shippers need to follow these tips without exception.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 2, 2021

Unique to 2021, we are also accounting for additional factors that could have an impact in our capacity planning. DOT Road Check Week is coming up in the spring, which often creates capacity shortages as some carriers chose to stay off the road during these days, while others are out of service until issues are corrected.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 22, 2023

FROM PROSPECT TO CLOSING A SALE First, develop your strategy for handling freight leads. Sell Your Capacity Let’s say you have consistent capacity within a certain area. You can sell that capacity right away on your first phone call. Here are a few proven tips. Here are a couple of ideas to get you started.

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Parade

MAY 6, 2020

Ryan is the Director of Engagement at CarrierDirect, a transportation strategy consulting firm. A nthony is CEO at Parade, a freight technology company providing the industry-leading capacity management platform. This has been especially challenging for freight brokers and their carriers as freight volumes have declined. Cash is king.

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Bringg

APRIL 18, 2021

Yet when the right technology and supply chain strategies are implemented, these solutions can actually reduce cost to deliver and boost brand image at the same time. eCommerce exploded, and packaging volumes soared, even exceeding many logistics providers’ capacity. This isn’t surprising, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19.

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