Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The transportation execution platform is mainly used to control both inbound and outbound transportation flows surrounding ocean transportation. For example, when one company orders from a supplier in Asia to be delivered by a certain ocean carrier, the lead time is 24 days. Click HERE for more information and to register.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2016

Each scenario behaves differently in inbound and outbound shipments, and the potential legal ramifications of not being honest in disclosing or obtaining consent to these charges can involve financial and criminal penalties. In addition, outbound LTL may be used to send whole palletized shipments to retailers or other businesses.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Furthermore, a flexible system helps to increase control over incoming and outbound shipments, which further drives shipping. For example, the TMS may gather data about a distressed shipment, advise other shippers of the error, and devise a solution to prevent future problems.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

For example, carriers may notify shippers of late deliveries, even when guaranteed deliveries were included in the rate. The aforementioned example also reveals another issue for companies looking to conduct audits in-house; it is impossible to track and manage each audit independently of all audits conducted.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2018

If negotiations rely on an understanding of all inbound and outbound freight statistics and processes, lacking information will result in strong variances between rates and trouble securing available capacity. For example, Zipline Logistics denotes these factors affecting freight rates and spend: Origin, destination and lane.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Moreover, its close proximity and the resulting speed and efficiency of freight transport services have for more than 30 years increasingly facilitated many integrated inbound and outbound value-added, processing and sub-manufacturing supply chains for a very large number of businesses.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2018

Handheld scanners and signature pads, barcode and label printers, smartphones, tablets, and wireless scanners have the potential to provide end-to-end visibility for inbound shipments , making shippers capable of handling more inbound orders to process more outbound orders. Download white paper.

Inbound 48

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Third party logistics (3PL) is the function by where the owner of goods outsources numerous components of the supply chain to a 3PL company that can perform the management function of the clients’ customs, inbound freight, distribution, warehousing, order fulfilment and outbound freight to the client’s customers.

3PL 101

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2017

This is due to increased visibility and coordination of all inbound and outbound logistics operations that feed into retailers’ needs. In fact, the only way to bring costs down beyond traditional capabilities lies in devising a strategy-based approach to customer service.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2017

This independence naturally lends itself to more efficiency in performance management and ensuring everyone, including inbound and outbound logistics partners, stay on the same page. For example, natural disasters may require rerouting of products in one area of the country. It Maintains Inventory Control and Flow.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2018

Accuracy of the address , which may vary between physical addresses, shipping addresses, and emergency-identifiable addresses, for example, a 9-1-1 Private Road address versus an estate lot number. The Guide to Proactive Inbound, Outbound, and Reverse Enterprise Parcel Management. DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER. NEW WHITEPAPER.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

Paired with value-added services, a quality TMS can transform outbound and inbound logistics into a turnkey operation. For example, Cerasis offers the following freight management and value-added services in conjunction with the Cerasis Rater. Freight claims management services.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Manufacturers must receive raw material inbound and send out product to customers outbound. Think back to our example. A traditional viewpoint of manufacturers reveals many flaws in the efficiencies of standard shipping, transportation, and other logistics processes. Inherently, manufacturing and logistics go hand in hand.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2018

The Guide to Proactive Inbound, Outbound, and Reverse Enterprise Parcel Management. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing. DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

In the chemical industry for example, safety is of the utmost concern. To hear more about these transportation procurement and benchmarking trends, attend our 45-minute webinar, Lower Costs with Benchmarking: New Strategies for the Chemical Industry , on May 8, 2019. Taking an Integrated Approach to Transportation. Learn More.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

In the United States for example, Thanksgiving brings the logistics industry to a screeching halt on Thursday and Friday. They can also manage vendor compliance during inbound & outbound freight shipping , which is key during the holidays, when manufacturers are distributing product to thousands of retailers. from last year to 41.3

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

At Cerasis, for example, we make use of the CarrierLINK portal, which allows all of our carriers to quickly review information on outstanding and upcoming invoices in real time. In such a fast moving world where getting freight to your warehouse inbound or outbound to a customer who needs your product, transit time often will trump price.

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