GlobalTranz

AUGUST 14, 2017

Join Cerasis for an educational webinar on the technology shaping the Less Than Truckload shipping industry by registering to attend " The Guide to the Digital Revolution & Technology Shaping Less Than Truckload Shipping" on Wednesday, September 13th at 10 AM Central. What Less-Than-Truckload Data Should a Shipper Track?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

You Have A Good Amount Of Historical Data. If you have worked with the same carriers on similar types of projects for many years, this historical data is an asset for your company. You can use this data to analyze different types of shipments to gain insights such as which carrier provides the best value for given lanes.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 7, 2015

Big data utilization is the wave of the future for all aspects of business including supply chain management. The problem is that not every company has the resources to begin the process of big data management and have yet to see the extent of benefits it can provide to analyze and use such data management. Pricing Management.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. Without hard data, you can’t take action. When enterprises try to act in the absence of data, they are usually guessing and won’t get the results they need.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Data reflect all the small, seemingly insignificant details of the modern world. From a review of your personal bank account spending habits to larger, more advanced processing capabilities, data evolve and expand with each passing day. When Did Big Data in Supply Chain Become a Game-Changer? .

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

6 Benefits of Applying Useable Data in Logistics For Continuous Improvement. In this post we will talk about how you can improve your transportation management program by focusing on using data, extracted from the use of technology, such as a transportation management system, that then people can use to continuously improve.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. What is Electronic Data Interchange? First we must understand and get on the same page of what is Electronic Data Interchange, or EDI, as it is not only used in the transportation industry. How does Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Work?

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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. Data, for most companies, is often collected for record-keeping purposes. For many companies, managing the quality data can seem like an overwhelming task.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

The good news is that advancements in technology are addressing some of the historical challenges companies have faced in gathering, sharing, and analyzing real-time data from many different systems and trading partners. Matt shared additional examples related to inbound planning and inventory management.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2017

The answer is simple; shippers must track the right data. Knowing the proper metrics and data points to track promotes cost-effective shipping practices and can improve vendor, carrier and consumer relationships, reports Merrill Douglas of Inbound Logistics. Inbound Freight Routing Guide Compliance. On-Time Performance.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Combine this with the fascination in industry for “big data” and you have a recipe for a specialised, cloud-based archiving language. “Big data is the idea that storing masses of information can help identify patterns that allow companies to make more accurate market predictions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

These solutions minimize wastage and stockouts while facilitating data-driven decision-making for strategic growth during grilling season and beyond. Leveraging Technology to Drive Efficiency and Growth Partnering with a 3PL grants access to advanced technologies and analytics tools for inventory management and forecasting.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

In a recent study, MIT found that companies that focus on 5 key initiatives to improve their supply chain data can have a big impact on their bottom line. Obstacles to fully utilizing analytics included inaccurate data , cost, and lack of timely data. Supply chain data initiatives need a top-down mandate.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2018

Data-driven analytics enables you to make cost-effective transportation decisions. However for most shippers, parcel spend is poorly understood because shipping data is often locked up in point solution silos, such as carrier-provided systems and websites, in a variety of different formats. DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER. NEW WHITEPAPER.

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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.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The blog at TechBullion boasts an extensive resource for the application of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Blockchain, and general technology innovation in the supply chain. Topics include blockchain, Big Data, retail accomplishments, news from major carriers and more. Inbound Logistics. TechBullion. Supply Chain Digest.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Industrial IoT and big data are converging to enable demand-driven 'smart supply chains.' According to industry standard ASTM F2792-10 , AM is defined as, "The process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, as opposed to subtractive manufacturing technologies.".

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

At Cerasis we work with our shipper customers who procure items every day and have needs for inbound freight management as they secure those products from their vendors. Increasingly, as we work with procurement folks at these companies, we are hearing that technology for better communication and to create more efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

Through the use of connected devices and greater abilities to capture data in real time, the concept of end-to-end visibility and improvement thru the use of supply chain analytics has changed. However, the Internet of Things and big data supply chain analytics are allowing manufacturers to monitor performance in near real-time.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Big Data and Analytics. context, the collection and comprehensive evaluation of data from many different sources—production equipment and systems as well as enterprise- and customer-management systems—will become standard to support real-time decision making. will require increased data sharing across sites and company boundaries.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Today, shippers want payment accuracy and far more from their data. They want to glean the same insights from their global transportation moves as they’re getting from their domestic carrier data—supply chain visibility as well as the opportunity to pare costs to the bare minimum. Freight Audit Benefits.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Common functions include an advanced shipping notification (ASN) system, which can be used to keep track of all of the inbound orders you are receiving, which is crucial to properly coordinating shipments with crossdocking and replenishments. Other ways to pick up data include voice-activated technology and RFID methods.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

To that end, every warehouse manager’s role is to manage the physical environment, loadshifting equipment and people, to decrease the chances of collision and accidents, and often, to help the flow of freight via outbound and inbound freight management; an entire process known as warehouse traffic management. Download the Webinar Replay.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2014

The Importance of Real Time Data and Visibility in Technology Mirrors GEMBA and KANBAN Philosophies . You would also do well to let some of the incoming warehouse management processes be handled by a transportation management system that has automation features for inbound transportation functions.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 10, 2016

3 - Big Data - Befriending the Supply Chain Hitman. Watch your back, or Mister Big Data will get you!". Read this article to know more about big data: where it comes from, various applications for the supply chain and why you should care. There can be a significant opportunity cost in failing to make smart tech investments. .

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Data coming from different sensors located at different suppliers from their production and transportation operations, carry a lot of information regarding the quality of production process and timeliness of delivery. At the same time, this data may indicate possible issues in the procurement process, regarding product quality and delivery.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2015

Given that our proprietary TMS, the Cerasis Rater , provides multiple reports, giving our shippers’ many insights, this post is quite appropriate, just like getting the data that is meaningful , in order to make the best decisions for your business possible. . Inbound freight costs as percentage of purchases. On-time pickups.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2015

Cloud computing is the practice of using a network of Internet-connected remote services along various points to store, manage, and process data. Manufacturers are increasingly implementing cloud computing software in manufacturing plants spread out in various geographic areas in order to share data quickly and efficiently.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2016

For more on containment force, check out our on demand webinar on How to Properly Wrap a Pallet.) . This requires periodic sampling, and a consistent system for tracking and logging the data. . Referring to the data . How heavily might you lean on your containment force data to troubleshoot shipping damage issues?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

Most notably are we seeing technology platforms that improve and simplify the users by means of integrating partners and using collected data. When there are more partners integrated onto one technology platform that will mean that there is more data streaming over the network. Visibility is closely linked with collaboration.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2015

This advancement is based on the potential to integrate relevant data at any point in the value chain, define inter-dependencies from the data almost instantaneously, and utilize advanced analytics to develop highly targeted solutions. 11 Improvements by the Deployment of the Internet of Things in the Supply Chain.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Will connected supply chain technology applications simply speak to each other and update all the data? In fact, Gartner found that 64% of large enterprises plan to implement big data projects. All of this data needs to go somewhere – but where? IoT data will be more democratic than SCADA data.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Nearly every new piece of equipment or technology is inherently imbued with data capture and processing capabilities. Big Data Accessibility Will Drive Innovation and Change. Take a moment to think about Big Data. It is a combination of numbers, statistics, progress reports and real-time data.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2015

First the massive data breach in which thousands of American shoppers’ financial information was jeopardized. As noted by Inbound Logistics more and more businesses are moving toward outsourced logistics and the use of third-party logistics companies to handle their supply chain needs. Target Corp. Rechannels Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Unfortunately, problems can continue well into pick up when a thorough understanding of processes and data capture is not in place. However, these problems can be avoided through the use of data capture, organization, and carrier-shipper relationship elements. Data Capture For Reducing Pre-Pick up Problems.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Data Capture. Shipping freight inherently comes with a large amount data. Each data entry is an opportunity for data capture and analysis. Additionally, ensuring a superior data capture capability allows clients to become more confident in tracking and visibility in shipping. Knowledge of the Carrier's Business.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Unfortunately, this includes all possible processes, data collection points, and inbound to manufacturing areas. Automated Data Collection. Modern warehouse management demands bar codes or radio frequency identification (RFID) to automatically track and collect data about an item.

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