GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

For example, it may specify the percentage of a product’s domestic content or label a product as “Assembled in the USA” instead. Those manufacturing companies, when looking at total landed cost as they think about moving warehouses back to the United States, are starting to see the benefits of shipping and transportation costs.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Today we continue our long series and look at teaching shippers how to remain strategic when it comes to logistics and their transportation management program. The Use of Data to Create a Successful Transportation Management Program. In today’s data-driven transportation systems, data entry should primarily be an automated process.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management. We call this the transportation supply chain. What is the Transportation Supply Chain? This requires a new broad look at the business of transportation supply chain, including supply chain management, logistics, & procurement.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2018

Modern transportation is currently experiencing major changes thanks to transformative transportation technologies. Let’s take a look at 6 transportation technologies sure to impact the trucking and transportation industries forever. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. In this series, we will first talk about how EDI in transportation works and what it is, covering the history of EDI in transportation, the definition, how it works technically, and then some common EDI codes used within the transportation industry.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

This is certainly true in the transportation realm, where real-time freight visibility solutions are helping companies answer — quickly and accurately — Where’s shipment? So now you’re exetending [the value of visibility] beyond transportation into warehousing.”. Where’s my order? Where’s my truck?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 13, 2015

Here at Cerasis, there are numerous technologies that we offer that are designed to help simplify the way your transportation management practices. Using a Transportation Management System to Streamline Transportation Management Practices. Here’s a look at some how current technology solutions can do for your business.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We don't know which category we love more than the Transportation Category. Naturally, talking about transportation and transportation management is the Cerasis wheel house. The transportation blog posts focus on trends, trucking, and technology. 5 Most Popular Transportation Blog Posts of 2015.So So Far" series!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. These tips include how you yourself can better manage your transportation department and maximize resources. Read the Full Blog Post.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The percentage increase describes consumer applications, but the idea of connected vehicles should garner interest from other sectors such as shipping, logistics, and transportation. Leaders in these industries would be wise to plan for a future where AI and the IoT transform transportation management. Streamline Decision-Making.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2019

This post from project44’s blog shares insights from Joe Delussey, Target’s Director of Logistics, on how transportation operations can build loyal and happy customers. Organizations are searching for the best internal strategies as transportation shifts from a cost center into a viable area to drive customer experience.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

As an easy way to catch up on the series, you will find the below posts on effective and strategic logistics and transportation management: . 10 Ways Effective Transportation Management Drives Competitive Advantage. Why A Successful Transportation Management Program Is Empowered By Data. Scalability to Take on More Orders.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 29, 2018

Parcel auditing is an excellent means of recapturing revenue by reducing parcel transportation costs for shippers around the globe. Therefore, isolating and correcting these errors and preventing their financial impacts could result in savings in transportation costs. Integrability with certain transportation management systems.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The impact on transportation costs through parcel audits is often forgotten. For example, carriers may notify shippers of late deliveries, even when guaranteed deliveries were included in the rate. Regardless of what the carrier may say, transportation costs vary widely and frequently. Each Audit Tells Its Own Story.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

Every transportation firm sees the utility of having a transportation management plan. It is essential in organizing activities in the transportation industry effectively and efficiently. The challenges that the transportation industry faces are enormous. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The same holds true for their impacts on varying transportation modes. rely on these three dominant transportation modes, let’s look at how capacity crunches affect them. For example, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate contains an exemption for short-haul shipments. Since shippers in the U.S. The Big Picture.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How to Prepare an Efficient Transportation Budget Show Submenu Resources. Creating an efficient LTL transportation budget drives business success and customer satisfaction. How to define your transportation needs. Transportation budgeting can seem daunting at times. Define Your Transportation Needs . Whitepaper.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

They were able to take variable costs, fixed costs, transport costs, different transport types and many other options into account. . In addition, you can make certain transportation lanes unavailable and measure the impact. . This put them in a resilient position to face the current crisis. . Stay tuned! .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2016

It highlights interesting information about NorthAmerica’s transportation sector. For example, the top 5 border crossings are Laredo, Detroit, Buffalo, Port Huron, and Otay Mesa. The North American Trucking Industry: Facts and Figures on Freight Movement is an infographic developed by TruckFreighter.com.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2016

As a result, more supply chain entities are turning to transportation consolidation programs otherwise known as truckload consolidation, explains Joseph O’Reily of Inbound Logistics , to meet these demands. What Is a Transportation Consolidation Program? The infrastructure for the existing transportation providers is deteriorating.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

In today's ever more complex supply chain riddled with thousands upon thousands of processes, shipping freight has moved beyond tactical prowess for those who execute well and has evolved to now include strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to maintain not only a competitive edge but reduce overall transportation cost footprint.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Discover capability gaps and create sourcing events Seek and discover what capabilities the organization may be lacking, such as vulnerabilities or inefficiencies in transportation or supplier capacity. Designing vehicle routes that explicitly optimize transportation routes with carbon footprint considerations is another example.

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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

MAY 9, 2017

There are additional advances in automation that push the supply chain toward greater use and deployment of technology and transportation planners are the key. This might involve a system like mentioned in the opening example, where drones are deployed and return to trucks while on the road. Provide feedback to transporters.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

We continue our series on strategic shipping by going into detail of the 10 main areas that shippers can turn to in order to have a strategic logistics and transportation management mindset. 6 Benefits of Using the Right Data in Logistics & Transportation Management for Continuous Improvement.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 26, 2015

For example, the use of automatic logging systems and accountability tracking software can reduce the opportunities for driver problems. Another example could be the use of sealed loads prior to departure from a given distribution center or warehouse. Use a Web-Based Transportation Management System. Real-Time KPIs.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

In this infographic you will learn, for example, that the global market value for logistics has surpassed $4trillion. The financial and economic outlook of each mode of transportation. When you outsource logistics functions, like transportation management, you can gain quite the competitive advantage.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2020

In this in-depth webinar, you’ll learn: • The risks inherent in high-payload material transport and how automation can reduce them. • An example of a Tier 1 auto manufacturer’s “fork free” initiative. . • An example of a Tier 1 auto manufacturer’s “fork free” initiative.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

New, innovative technology platforms have greatly sped the expansion and evolution of transportation as well as logistic solutions. The transportation management system, or often referred to as TMS, is a great example of how this technology is being used to create a more interconnected space both digitally and physically.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Shippers know truck carrier rates are the amount charged for transporting freight in a particular lane. After working in the transportation and logistics industry for a while, and using the same carriers, shippers may want to use historical truck carrier rate figures to build their budgets. Is this a good idea?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 31, 2021

Answers to these questions were provided by the STILL experts on 30th March 2021, during the webinar “Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for Production Logistics” and based on practical examples. Bundled transport offers clear advantages here,” reasoned Fischer. In addition, there is the load compatibility.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

This includes Transportation Management Systems (TMS), report generation , and monitoring of key performance indicators. Technology’s Impact on Transportation Management Systems. For example, KPIs could be applied to digital tracking applications of radio-frequency identification (RFID) chips to ensure optimum tracking of shipments.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2016

For example, parents may say, “You could become a lawyer or doctor.” For example, better compliance with regulations and visibility into an organization may help foster a positive relationship with government funding sources for future workers, which may include financial assistance in vocational training or apprenticeship programs too.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

The transportation mode LTL, or Less Than Truckload, has grown to become the predominant, preferred means of freight transportation across the US. Recently, John Larkin of Stifel’s Transportation & Logistics Equity Research provided an in-depth analysis of the future of the LTL sector to Supply Chain Digest.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Interestingly enough, many shippers are still using manual methods, like excel, email, and phone calls to keep track of their transportation budget. For example, trade from a single port may become congested. An automated transportation management system (TMS) can effectively screen and manage incoming data.

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Envase Technologies

APRIL 5, 2022

“When the truck driver gets into their truck, they open up the Envase app, and from there they’ll look at their dispatch, they’ll confirm it, and that will automatically send a message back to Envase’s TMS,” says Ping Burke, VP Sales and Operations for Tradelink Transport.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 5, 2015

Let’s take a look into how RMAs function and some common examples of RMA policy. For example, a business may sell 1,000 items online or for remanufacturing companies who have core returns, and 25 percent of such items are sent it for returns due to a manufacturing defect. Common Examples of RMA Policy. Product Quality.

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