Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

with one or two trucks, so they wanted to adjust the playing field in this market space and be price competitive.” . Long Haul (over 800 miles) The long haul runs are also affected by the ELD mandate, of course, but many carriers operating these runs were already in compliance. . Are we losing money with this a specific vendor?

Capacity 48

Capacity Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Vendor Strategies 48

GlobalTranz

JUNE 17, 2016

In a sense, shippers have plenty of power at the start when placing orders for pick up, but carriers have the final say in what freight shipping costs. When shippers misrepresent freight, it risks much more than just the cost charged by the company. What’s the Problem When Shippers Misrepresent Freight?

Negotiating Skills 54

Negotiating Skills Freight Cost Reduction Price Reduction 54

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

Of course, every business owner wants their operations running as tightly and efficiently as possible, but the footwork required to determine how to optimize your business’s operations and see tangible results is often easier said than done. . Typically, it costs less than a full truckload, an obvious appeal to any shipper. .

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 48

Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Rapidly rising fuel prices will bring about even more widespread supply chain disruption. The drivers of fuel cost increases include the West’s drive to boycott Russian oil , Russia’s retaliatory steps, such as choking the gas supply to Europe, and increasing challenges connected with supplying oil through Ukrainian pipelines.

Supply Chain Design Software 104

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains Scenario Planning 104

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Holiday shipping prices for 2014 are pretty similar to what they were last year, only a bit higher. The truckload market spiked last year about this time and the prices never went down. Holiday shipping prices going INTO California and heading west are looking good. Central Freight Holiday Shipping Rates.

Cost Reduction 86

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 86

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Holiday shipping prices for 2014 are pretty similar to what they were last year, only a bit higher. The truckload market spiked last year about this time and the prices never went down. Holiday shipping prices going INTO California and heading west are looking good. Central Freight Holiday Shipping Rates.

Cost Reduction 48

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 48

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 25, 2022

What are the essential skills you need to possess or develop if you want to become one of tomorrow’s supply chain leaders? In any case, an excellent place to start is by knowing what the most vital supply chain leaders’ skills are and, of course, why you need them. Information Technology and Automation Knowledge.

Negotiating Skills 105

Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 105

Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

I was fortunate to be able to attend again this year, and, though I couldn’t sit in on all the sessions or meetings I would’ve liked, here are my key takeaways: Geopolitical challenges, Red Sea especially Geopolitics were, of course, on people’s minds.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 107

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Negotiating Skills 107

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 24, 2018

According to Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez , due to the complexity of integrating the so-called long tail of suppliers, carriers, customers and other trading partners, companies have followed the 80/20 rule to keep costs down. However, new systems and standards will effectively reduce these costs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 64

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Negotiating Skills 64

GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2015

Yet, many politicians, economic analysts, and skilled workers continue a call to arms to save the stereotypes of an archaic manufacturing industry. Then, it all appeared to slowly die out over the course of the next 50 years. During the industrial revolution, manufacturing became the go-to career for the majority of Americans.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Negotiating Skills Industry Purchasing Skills 111