GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

'Editor’s Note: This blog post is from SupplyChainOpz. We found it as a great summation of all the things companies must consider when mastering their supply chain. Many studies state that those who can manage the functions with the supply chain, they have a competitive advantage. As a transportation management third party logistics company, we know at Cerasis that transportation makes up a large portion of the costs and efficiencies of any supply chain.

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AIMMS

APRIL 20, 2015

This was my first INFORMS Business Analytics conference and I was not sure what to expect. Looking at the agenda beforehand it looked like it would be a great opportunity to learn how companies spanning across many verticals were using analytics to make an impact and drive value. There were many interesting sessions that I was looking forward to attending to help me get up to speed on the industry.

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3PL Insights

APRIL 30, 2015

How to Avoid Common Shipping Mistakes by Matt Magpantay, Evans Distribution Systems Being aware of every detail in the shipping process is a must for all business owners. However, that does not always... The post How to Avoid Common Shipping Mistakes appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.

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10xLogistics

APRIL 30, 2015

I have been covering XPO logistics for a very long time on this blog. In that coverage I have evolved my thought from thinking it was just another aggregator that will fail to it being just a big final mile player to finally saying, "watch out", Bradley Jacobs is coming after you. Yesterday was the deal of the year (in an early year) showing that logistics companies should fear what is going on at XPO.

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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.

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Apparel Logistics

APRIL 28, 2015

You depend on your third-party logistics (3PL) partner to help you get your products to their ultimate destinations in a timely fashion. However, just like not all 3PL service providers are the same, neither are business relationships with 3PL partners. You can have a mediocre partnership, or you can have one that thrives. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of your 3PL partnership.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

Editor’s Note: Almost 14 months ago we wrote one of our most popular posts entitled, “ The History of Supply Chain and Logistics Management ” contained a bit of history, definitions, and a great infographic visually going through the history of supply chain and logistics management. Today, we bring you yet another infographic. We feel infographics are a great way to explain a big idea.

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PINC

APRIL 16, 2015

Today DHL and Cisco published a paper ( linked here ) indicating the Internet of Things will deliver $1.9 Trillion Boost to Supply Chain & Logistics Operations. The Trend Report estimates that there will be 50 billion devices connected to the Internet by 2020 compared to 15 billion today. The areas benefiting the most will be in warehousing, and freight transportation.

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3PL Insights

APRIL 1, 2015

'Easter 2015: Is Your Supply Chain Ready? by Matt Magpantay, Evans Distribution Systems For most people, Easter is not just a holiday, it is a reminder that warm weather and sunlight exists. Its... The post Easter 2015: Is Your Supply Chain Ready? appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 10, 2015

CLX Logistics LLC, a leader in global logistics services announced the appointment of David Vieira as the President and Chief Operating Officer of CLX Logistics. Mr. Vieira brings more than two decades of executive logistics industry experience to his new role, having most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer at MXD Group. “We are excited to have attracted a proven logistics executive such as David to help drive the continued growth of CLX Logistics,” said Steve H

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Apparel Logistics

APRIL 21, 2015

Winning the logistics battle elevates the great apparel companies from the middling ones. Choosing the perfect third-party logistics (3PL) service empowers you to win the battle with your competitors by controlling the playing field. Here are five important facts about 3PL services that will aid you in achieving this goal.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 16, 2015

'Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the hot topics much discussed in various forums these days. IoT is considered to be an influencer in transforming the way Objects interact with external world. This arouses a curiosity to know how it influences the Asset Maintenance business function as well. A point of debate is that - ''is it a new concept which can improve the maintenance process or is this something we already do in a different way''.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2015

'Those in the trucking industry may finally get that big pay raise they’ve been wanting for decades. But what will this mean to those on the logistics side of shipping and receiving? After all, if if there is a truck driver wage increase that money has to come from somewhere. The major concern throughout the logistics sector is that the increased pay will cause shipping costs to spike.

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PINC

APRIL 14, 2015

Some interesting perspectives on the yard management market and trends in the April adition of Logistics Management. Nice to see PINC Air get some airtime and our customer UTSI get recognition of ther use of PINC's Advanced YMS.

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Advertiser: GEP

As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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3PL Insights

APRIL 22, 2015

'Top 10 Warehouse Management System Terms by Matt Magpantay, Evans Distribution Systems There are an abundance of terms used when talking about a warehouse management system (WMS). Each of those terms could also... The post Top 10 Warehouse Management System Terms appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 6, 2015

CLX Logistics LLC, a leader in global logistics services, and technology partner Kewill, a leader in multimodal transportation management systems, announced its sponsorship for the 2015 LogiChem European Chemical Supply Chain and Logistics event held on April 21 – April 23, 2015 in Antwerp, Belgium. This year’s conference is focused on integrating supply chain as a business enabler to maximize growth and improve overall operational performance.

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Apparel Logistics

APRIL 13, 2015

TALG is very excited to once again host the MUGA user conference at The Apparel Logistics Group facility in Lewisville, Texas. The 2 day event takes place April 13-14th. Last year we welcomed the group and are happy to do so again.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

Feel like you keep on reading headlines about “ the Uber-ificiation of 3D printed big-data drones “? We know how you feel. Logistics startups are popping up everywhere. Logistics start-ups investments shot up from 0.1% of total tech investments in 2012 to 1.37% in the first half of 2014. We’re here to make some order out of the chaos.

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Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

Optimal Sourcing

GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2015

A recent study by tech leader CDW revealed that 80% of all employees now bring a smartphone to work – and most use one or more apps to improve productivity and performance. Mobile technology has been embraced by many industries, from healthcare to transportation , but manufacturing has been slow to recognize the benefits of the technology. With employees at all levels becoming more tech savvy than ever – and already choosing to own a mobile device or two, embracing this emerging technology has n

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2015

'Outsourcing in the supply chain of logistics teams may sound farfetched. After all, outsourcing typically refers to sending jobs overseas. Yet in outsourced logistics simply refers to hiring a third-party logistics service, 3PL, to handle the logistics services. From securing inventory to transporting goods from Point A to Point B, 3PL are taking over as in-house logistics teams fall flat.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 9, 2015

'Expected Transportation Capacity Issues. The concern and dialog about the transportation capacity issues for our country have bridged the past two decades and beyond. In fact, according to a released, in-depth analysis of the State of Logistics report from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals , (CSCMP), the United States expects that by 2017, supply chain organizers will be less concerned with paying higher trucking rates than being able to find trucking container space availabl

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 2, 2015

'Superhero Cool from Big Hero 6 by Jill Worth of the Rodon Group. This past weekend I took my son to see the movie Big Hero 6. We were at Disney World recently, and the movie was promoted all over the parks. Needless to say, my son loves anything superhero or robot related, so this was a must see on our list. The movie is about a young boy named Hiro who lives in a futuristic city.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

'A growing trend across all industries has been the application of big data , with the use of algorithms and the hiring of data scientists becoming commonplace. As businesses collect and store an ever increasing amount of data, the algorithms required to make sense of this data will become even more valuable. This is due to the fact that algorithms can take any number of factors into account and provide unbiased insights into variation.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2015

'One of the main goals of any business is to provide high-quality customer service to customers. With a proactive plan towards an eye on optimized transportation management that is well executed can make the difference between excellent customer service, and customers looking elsewhere for their needs. The benefits of a streamlined process for delivering goods includes saving money on transportation costs, faster delivery time to customers, and the ability to use available warehouse space more e

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 23, 2015

Editor’s Note: This post is a continuation of an ongoing collaborative blog series with Spendrix, a company who was made for procurement teams of all sizes and we currently serve customers in Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Construction, Logistics, and the Food & Beverage industries. Spendrix is the easiest way for shippers to evaluate carriers on quality and risk factors.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 28, 2015

Yesterday we published a blog post concerning the notification window changes made by the NMFC for concealed freight damage. It was the fastest to reach 200 views of any blog post on the Cerasis blog (200 views in 45 minutes). I have a feeling it was so widely read as concealed damage claims are one of the most challenging and frustrating types of freight claims because it is so difficult to prove who was responsible for the damages.

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Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

Strategy

GlobalTranz

APRIL 29, 2015

Even with the economic recovery, recent graduates have it rough. Unemployment among young people remains high and wages remain depressed. Frequently, graduates accept low-wage positions that do not utilize their degrees. However, one group of recent graduates —those looking for STEM jobs—has it easier than their peers. For these graduates with degrees in fields such as computer science and engineering, high-paying jobs are plentiful.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

Editor’s Note: We continue our collaborative blog series with Ben Goldwasser of Spendrix, a company who helps shippers determine which carriers operate best in certain regions, and conditions, allowing you to be more thorough. This post is the second in a series of “How to Spot Supplier Risk.” In the process of business procurement and especially in the supply chain, supplier risk management is a skill set that needs focus day in and day out.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2015

As the world becomes hyperconnected , the demand for rapid response for concealed freight damage, general freight damage or missing items from shipments has changed. On April 18, 2015, the National Motor Freight Traffic Assocation® has amended the NMFC rules regarding the required time frames for reporting concealed freight damage. Since third-party logistics providers (3PLs), especially those involved in order fulfillment and shipping processes, have a duty to ensure accuracy and delivery of me

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