GlobalTranz
JANUARY 23, 2015
'History of Supply Chain Management. Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks. We will take you through the last 60 plus years below and end the post with an amazing infographic.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 15, 2015
'North America is facing a huge shortage of truck drivers, and the problem is expected to get worse. In order to continue moving product, trucking companies are pushing more and more freight onto the rail system, but that solution is not sustainable as it is also showing signs of being at capacity. Service in both […].
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3PL Insights
JANUARY 5, 2015
'Outsourcing to a 3PL: Top 10 Reasons by Matt Magpantay, Evans Distribution Systems Today’s economy demands that a business be efficient in all manners of its operations. In order to compete with a... The post Outsourcing to a 3PL: Top 10 Reasons appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.
Apparel Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2015
The logistics industry is constantly improving, and here are the details on taking your logistics international!
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Trans Global Auto Logistics
JANUARY 12, 2015
4 Tips For Shipping Your Car Overseas. Overseas car shipping will be smooth sailing if you follow these tips. OVERSEAS SHIPPING TIP 1. Verify that your paperwork is in order. You will need two copies of a notarized title, a letter from the lien holder, a Shipper Export Declaration form and a Declaration of Dangerous Goods form. OVERSEAS SHIPPING TIP 2.
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GlobalTranz
JANUARY 14, 2015
'This first post is part one of a two-part series on the future of logistics. In today’s post, we will cover the four emerging technologies which 3PLs must consider as a part of their service offerings. In the least, 3PLs must understand these emerging technologies so that one day they may integrate into logistics service providers ‘ company practices to better serve customers.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 19, 2015
'Very often any predictions you can make for a one year period are not about a brand new thing that will occur, the prediction is really part of a larger megatrend that has not only been going on for some time but will also continue for many years to come. Some of the megatrends affecting […].
3PL Insights
JANUARY 20, 2015
'Diesel Power: The Impact of the Price of Diesel on the Trucking Industry by Matt Magpantay, Evans Distribution Systems There is one current trend that makes it seem like the holidays are still... The post Diesel Power: The Impact of Diesel on the Trucking Industry appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.
Apparel Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2015
The logistics industry is constantly improving, and here are the details on taking your logistics international!
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 9, 2015
'The phrase “Made in China” embodies cheap labor, the outsourcing of American manufacturing jobs, and China’s transformation into one of the world’s economic superpowers. However, it seems the end of the Made in China manufacturing era may be in sight. Labor Costs Driving an End to the Made in China Manufacturing. Factory workers demanding better wages and working conditions are hastening the eventual end of an era of cheap costs that helped make southern coastal China th
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 12, 2015
'This is the first post in a two part series on the “Changing Face of Manufacturing.” We have many manufacturing shipper customers, and we love to create content of value for them on such subjects as best practices in logistics or trends around the supply chain. However, we don’t only talk about what we do well, we also like to talk about things that may affect manufacturing companies so we can be the maven to resources which are of value to our customers and the industry at la
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 13, 2015
'This post concludes our two part series on the “Changing Face of Manufacturing.” In this series, we first wrote about how manufacturers are now looking at total landed costs when deciding where they will place manufacturing facilities. Increasingly, those companies, who offshored to China and other countries in the 80s and 90s, are now taking a hard look at reshoring or bringing those facilities back to American shores.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 8, 2015
'What is Lean Inventory Management? What techniques are applied to make it successful? More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. Lean supply chain and inventory management enable Small Medium Businesses (SMB) to improve efficiency and increase profits.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 5, 2015
'What resolutions should you make in the New Year to improve your supply chain? Here are mine: To remember that supply chains should be built backward from the customer. One way to do this is to use a Perfect Order metric as a key way of measuring the supply chain organization. But the question remains […].
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 22, 2015
'My name is Josh Miller; I’m a blue-collar worker during the day and an independent filmmaker at night. My passion lies with the “Made in America” movement. Many of you know me as the “Made in USA Guy” and are aware of my documentary film , “Made in the USA: The 30 Day Journey” now available on iTunes if I may add. All American Clothing Co. has kindly invited me to provide a blog post each month to their website, which I gladly accepted.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 27, 2015
'This is a two part series talking about the implications of the shift towards dimensional weight pricing. Today’s post will cover more on what is dimensional weight pricing and some tips to know to get prepared for a possible sweeping shift to DIM pricing in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. Tomorrow’s post, in the series, will then cover in depth how a shipper may minimize any price increases that could come about from the use of DIM pricing for LTL.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 20, 2015
'As we get settled into this new year, we thought we’d share observations from conversations we’ve had with manufacturers and distributors recently. These ten issues are what is keeping them up at night. We believe they are worthy of discussion in 2015 as they are more pressing than ever as competition continues to heat up with current incumbents and the growing competition from start ups.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 22, 2015
'When a shipper is involved in selecting a 3PL, both parties often consider whether there is a business fit between them, however often times they minimize, or simply disregard the issue of a cultural fit. In short, how well will the 3PL and the shipper be able to work together based upon their respective internal […].
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 19, 2015
'There’s more involved in successfully reshoring a foreign manufacturing operation back to the U.S. than simple cost comparisons. These initiatives have many moving parts and require careful planning. So where should a company begin? Reshoring is a hot topic in manufacturing. Many companies are already doing it, and according to a recent BCG study, 54 percent of companies with over billion in revenues are now considering it.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 7, 2015
'Happy New Year! There are many supply chain conferences scheduled in 2015. If you are like me, you only have so much time to spend at conferences and must choose the ones that best suit your needs. I believe that the best conferences are large enough to support networking and diverse topics, but personal enough […].
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 29, 2015
'The manufacturing industry is undergoing steady growth and momentum as economic activity continues to expand. In fact, there are a multitude of exciting changes on the horizon, including lean operations, improved automation, reshoring, technology and innovation, and more. But with OSHA regulations becoming increasingly stringent, manufacturers need to make sure warehouse safety remains top-of-mind as the economy expands and productivity demands increase.
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GlobalTranz
JANUARY 28, 2015
'The latest industry-pricing trend, dimensional weight pricing, or often referred as “DIM Pricing,” calls for LTL freight cost calculations using pounds per cubic foot of space occupied on the truck. Both UPS and FedEx recently announced dimension-weight pricing plans for parcel/small packages effective Dec. 29 and Jan. 1, respectively. Shippers using LTL freight options will want to prepare their 2015 budgets with DIM pricing in mind.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 21, 2015
'As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. You can employ countless number of supply chain service providers who will help realized these cost reductions throughout the entire supply chain.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 30, 2015
'As data in transportation becomes more abundant and readily available, the question of “ What data is available ?” has changed to “ Is the data meaningful ?” If you are in search of meaningful data it is imperative to understand its building blocks or foundation. When choosing a provider of this data you must first determine where the data they are providing is coming from, how the data is provided, and if the detail or summary of data is useful to make better business decisions or improve b
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 8, 2015
'Just how critical is a company’s ability to properly collect and correctly analyze information in an ever-expanding global logistics market? Given the myriad of unique regulations and countless other considerations involved in moving goods from Country A to Country B, the depth and quality of your information makes the difference between profitability and the kind […].
Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 26, 2015
'It’s been said that the one area that most shippers are the least knowledgeable in is that of claims for freight loss and damage. However, this does not mean that an understanding of freight claims isn’t vital to running an efficient transportation and logistics department. Freight Claims in Plain English. The late William J. Augello, co-author of Freight Claims in Plain English , had a passion about this topic as few others have.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 21, 2015
'In 2012, Amazon spent $775 million to acquire Kiva Systems, a distribution center robotics developer with about $100 million in revenues. Yes, that is a valuation multiple of seven times revenues. This is the most succinct way I can express the importance of warehouse automation to the e-commerce channel. ARC is currently producing a market […].
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 30, 2015
'Super Bowl XLIX takes place Sunday between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, but you probably knew that already. Last year’s blowout victory for the Seahawks over the Denver Broncos was the biggest television event to ever air in the U.S. with an average audience of 111.5 million viewers — making three of the last four Super Bowls the new ratings record holder.
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