GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

In fact, the introduction of Qualcomm’s OmniTracs™ in 1988 and UPS’ roll-out of the DIAD (Delivery Information Acquisition Device) four years later are prime examples of pioneering companies investing in mobile technology as a means to drive efficiencies and create competitive advantage.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

The trend of outsourcing to overseas suppliers and contractors may be losing some of its luster. For example, it may specify the percentage of a product’s domestic content or label a product as “Assembled in the USA” instead. dollar are just some of the risks companies face when they outsource production to other countries.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2023

Logistics Business has a new Webinar to play on-demand for free, moderated by Editor Peter MacLeod. In the 34 minute Webinar sortation technology for fashionwear distribution centres is discussed, specifically the new GENI-Ant system. Click here to watch now.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

From Airbnb to Uber , including Netflix and a host of other services, outsourcing for exactly what you need has become a core function of modernity, explains Amitabh Sinha of Supply Chain 24/7. The same concept is also being applied to outsourcing complete or partial warehousing needs on an as-needed basis. Target Two-Day Shipping.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

For example, your couch is made up of springs, fabric, cushions, nuts, bolts and insulation. For example, you're developing certain items that can be more easily adapted to the machines you're using (adjusting shapes or dimensions, etc). Assembly Analysis. Manufacturing Analysis. Reshoring Spurred By Better DFMA.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 29, 2018

Parcel Audits Identify Much More Than Just Billing Problems The previous example focused solely the finances of billing problems, but parcel audits can identify other issues that adversely affect a business. For example, an audit of 50 invoices identifies a 10-percent markup on freight rate for 10 percent of invoices.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

For example, subscription-based services, such as self-driving car giant, Tesla, and the shaving guru, Dollar Shave Club, are able to collect an insurmountable amount of data on consumers, feeding back into the company’s forecast model. This is even expanded in companies that have outsourced procurement practices entirely.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

With an ever-increasing pool of third-party logistics (3PL) providers to outsource shipping needs to, understanding how to select the best 3PL is the difference between reaching your existing customers and gaining a new market share. Managed IT services are one of the most commonly misconstrued aspects of a 3PL service provider.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Each of these elements more traditionally handles by outsourcing analysis of processes to supply chain consultant. For example the operational efficiency of a given loading is directly related to how quickly Pickers are able to fulfill orders and move them onto the dock. Transportation modes used in procurement and shipping.

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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. What is 3PL? Responsiveness.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

It's an extremely attractive idea for business owners to outsource jobs overseas. Many may even think that supply chain management in manufacturing is just a nice term for outsourcing, however those same people often forget that America still does a lot of producing for people everywhere in the world. Looking to the Leaders.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

The lean manufacturing revolution of the 1970s, the outsourcing trend of the 1990s and the automation of the 2000s set the stage for the digital transformation we are seeing today. For example, South African mining machine manufacturers have combined the functions of loading machines and dump trucks so they can be run simultaneously.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 7, 2020

Given the importance of the subject, we hosted a webinar on the topic – From Chips to Dips in Service? Source: BlueGrace Logistics Webinar: From Chips to Dips in Service? For example wholesalers, retailers, e-commerce websites, also benefit in the form of more saleable goods to offer their customers.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

For example, a shipper should consider fuel cost forecasts when creating a budget for LTL transport. Freight spend management is not always easy, so if you do not have those resources in-house, you may want to consider outsourcing to a focused 3PL who gets proper budgeting and offers expert freight spend management. .

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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. A common belief among shippers, especially among shippers spending $10,000 or less annually on small parcels, is using in-house auditing is more effective than outsourcing the service. Each Audit Tells Its Own Story.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2016

Gainsharing comes with its share of benefits too, and more logistics services providers are starting to use a newer pricing model, Vested Outsourcing, in place of rigid gainsharing models. However, this additional growth could be gained from other sources, which is why some are turning to Vested Outsourcing.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Shouldering the responsibility of duty and tax management, versus outsourcing the task to a competent third party, may sound undesirable, but Zelano said there are also some positives that will come from having a CBSA client portal. Benefits of a Direct Portal.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

For example, the Cerasis Rater enables B2B sales by allowing other B2B partners to request automatically reorders, retrieve freight rates and offer e-commerce fulfillment and shipment. Thus, an outsourced solution, such as a self-service PaaS can meet the analytical demand.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 19, 2016

At that point, the cost reductions that may be seen while all is going well can soon be neutralized for example, when inventory levels prove insufficient to cover even the slightest supply chain disruptions. A common mistake companies make when outsourcing for cost reductions, is to race to the bottom by looking for the cheapest offering.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

For example, an optimized supply chain is good, but it opens more opportunities for errors. Working with more outside agencies, also highlighted by Samantha Carr of Business 2 Community, including crowd-sourced logistics, warehouse optimization and outsourcing, and greater use of cloud-computing.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2018

For example, more manufacturers are likely to begin the process of outsourcing services and transportation to 3PLs. Strategies will focus more on consumer demands & experience, efficient workflows and partnerships with entities that may have previously been considered competitors.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2016

For example, a given trucker who drives beyond the hours of service in the ELD could incur stiff penalties and fines from oversight agencies. Outsourcing of Freight Data and Payment Management. For example, the shipper may review the shipments size, weight, length of transit, demand, and availability.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

Measures such as amount of product to be reclaimed and resold as is, or percentage of material recycled, are examples of such metrics. Outsourcing. As part of this process, the company should develop procedures for analyzing return rates and tracing the returns back to the root causes. Compacting Disposition Cycle Time. Zero Returns.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Sustainability and visibility are going to become more in important in 2018, and advanced auditing tools, including the use of outsourced auditing services , will be a driving force in maintaining compliance with regulations and upholding a positive image in the public eye. Executives Seek to Lead by Example.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2015

State of Logistics Outsourcing: Plenty of Room for Growth as Shipper Dissatisfaction & Technology Expectations Increase. The year on year increase in customer dissatisfaction of logistics outsourcing has pushed many players into a defensive corner. Outsourcing in the supply chain of logistics teams may sound farfetched.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Just as in the following five examples that reveal interesting data, best practices, and tips related to the supply chain. In the past, customer service was never outsourced to another country for profit. Read the Full Blog Post.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Supply challenges arising from the war will hit many industries, with electronics being a prime example, since Russia and Ukraine are both sources of materials such as palladium and neon , vital for the manufacture of semiconductors. Outsourcing to the East: Is It Losing its Appeal? In 2015, it stood at around $5.40.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

Managers should consider an appropriate combination of company-owned & outsourced transportation to meet their needs. One good example is the surge of interconnected devices to connect pallets, trailers and containers systems in order to provide greater visibility.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2016

For example, a decreased revenue yield per mile may suggest poor fuel-burn within a given fleet. For example, preventative maintenance, outsourcing of maintenance costs versus in-house costs, and keeping the fleet looking clean (painting, washing and changing of URS identifiers on fleets) must be tracked.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Outsourcing to a logistics provider can allow a manufacturere to focus on their core. Instead, manufacturers will more likely to decrease shipping costs through outsourced shipping services. Reasons Shippers Outsource to a 3PL - IL Market Perspectives 2015. Think back to our example.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

For example, the actual line item may be location name of the origin instead of the actual word, origin. For new shippers, understanding FOB can be even more complicated, and as a result, more shippers are choosing to outsource the entire process to third party logistics providers (3PLs). What Do the Add-On Terms Really Mean?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2017

For example, a carrier may offer additional auditing services that reduce instances of double billing, overbilling or missed delivery guarantees. However, shippers can outsource this process by working with a 3PL, such as Cerasis. Thus, the 3PL bears the burden of ensuring compliance and managing drivers.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Outsourcing logistics processes can be an effective means of managing the needs of your organization. However, when you decide to take the jump to outsourcing, you will have to choose between an asset-based and non-asset-based third-party logistics provider (3PL). Both types of 3PLs have advantages and disadvantages.

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Bringg

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

If you outsource the delivery process to a service, you’re losing valuable customer feedback and data. Here are a couple of examples on how this works in the real world: On-demand deliveries. Apple is another great example of branding the delivery experience. Watch our on-demand webinar on how to choose the right delivery model.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

For example, technology helps to maximize efficiency and, in turn, increase profitability. A Global perspective to keep updated on the latest developments and optimize processes across North America. The last of the three M’s is Maximize, and all about making the most possible good from every factor and decision within your organization.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

This is why it is vital to understand, master, or outsource managed transportation services, such as freight and transportation accounting. Report Points to Increase of Shippers Outsourcing Transportation Management Due to These 4 Core Benefits. Download the Free White Paper Here.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2016

For example, augmented reality-enabled glasses are currently being used by Volkswagen, explains Ludger Schuh. When the logistics industry experienced the record-breaking growth at the end of the 20th century, outsourcing manufacturing and shipping processes overseas seemed ideal.

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