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. In fact, in order to combat these ever pressing issues and competition, we recently shared our insights on trends for 2015 facing manufacturers and distributors on the Cisco-Eagle Blog.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Editor’s Note: We love talking about and reporting on technology which effects and also makes the lives’ of manufacturing companies much better. We’ve been providing manufacturing companies and shippers with a web-based transportation management system since 1998, before web-based TMS was as prolific as it is today.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

However, with most of our customer base in the manufacturing field, with the remaining in distribution and other industries, we thought it was vital that we featured some of the other manufacturing blog posts that were also popular in 2014. Well, manufacturing companies who ship freight in North America. We hope you enjoy!

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

They discuss what it takes to create green industrial and manufacturing facilities from scratch. Creating Green Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities From Scratch. Product demand has a lot to do with creating environmental issues in the manufacturing industry. IKEA certainly has no problem understanding it.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 2, 2015

Lean and green are not only trendy topics, but they also make good business sense, especially for manufacturers. However, since both concepts have been saddled with a lot of hype, manufacturers have tended to shy away from pursuing these goals. Get Lean the Easy Way. Education and Alignment.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Not to mention the industry is growing at nearly four times the rate of B2C eCommerce, as distributors like you respond to the growing demand among buyers to purchase online and on-the-go. We’ll also offer tips on how to go about getting started with best practices of execution in an e-commerce logistics practice.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

Newer technologies have created entirely new methodologies for improving manufacturing, and the outlook is brighter than ever. So, let’s take a look at how our predictions for the first four manufacturing technology trends (Predictive analytics, 3D Printing, and VR) to watch for in 2016 stacked up.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is the second part of Chuck Intrieri's series on how procurement and suppliers can avoid issues with their contracts. In part two, Chuck focuses on how to draft your terms and conditions. It Would Benefit Both Procurement and Suppliers To Write in a Clear, Friendly, and Organized Manner.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2018

Revolution is prevalent across the manufacturing lines. Manufacturers are looking for ways to explore new technologies, reinvent manufacturing strategy, enhance troubleshooting, bringing manufacturing closer to consumer and levy the power of intelligent tools to streamline operations and cut costs.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Price fluctuations and sourcing issues. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer. Download the Webinar Replay. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Editor's Note: As we see the transition to digital manufacturing and the use of the cloud and other web-based systems, manufacturing and cyber security continue to collide. Further, as a provider of a web-based transportation management system, Cerasis has our own documentation on how we protect our customer shippers.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

The Internet of Things (IoT) seems to be popping up in more conversations throughout the entire supply chain , and more businesses have turned towards IoT experts for guidance on how to take advantage of its benefits. The Internet radically changed how the world communicates. IoT and Machine Functionality. Automated Data Transfers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Amazon’s purchase of Kiva Robots changed the landscape of robotics in the supply chain. Per IDC Manufacturing Insights , the use of robotics will become more platform based through robot-as-a-service, reducing costs of deployment and maintenance. Technology Will Reshape Procurement Practices. Robotics Will Grow More Versatile.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Finally, excellent leaders know how to optimize their crew and play to the individual strengths of each and every employee. 4) Lean Manufacturing. Another bi-product of the modern business world, Lean Manufacturing incorporates the ideology of “more with less.” Sources: . 2) Promoting Teamwork and Communication.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Supply chain leaders are enthralled with the idea of using big data, but they tend to fail to understand how to disseminate big data in their organization properly. True, they may know how to roll out big data in a single warehouse, or they may have heard their competitors used branded systems for implementing this new technology.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Editor’s Note: Every company who needs equipment has to ask themselves the proper questions before either purchasing or hiring from the right company. Here’s how to decide. How Much Are You Willing To Spend on Your Equipment? So, how much should you be willing to spend on a winch? It’s just a fact of life.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2016

You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here. We release our second e-book today by focusing on strategic logistics and transportation management creates a competitive business advantage for shippers.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. We have already covered the top 6 trends for 2016 in manufacturing. 2016 Supply Chain Trend #6: Procurement’s New (read Bigger) Role in the Supply Chain.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

A distributor or manufacturer’s strength is in making product—its focus is procurement and streamlining production, but without the capability to fulfill orders, it is doomed. Due to an increase in wages and manufacturing costs in China, many 3pl companies are “near shoring” — offering increased services in areas closer to the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Public awareness and mass retailer initiatives have driven major sustainability efforts over the last two decades among CPG manufacturers. Driven by aggressive targets and retailers’ “supplier scorecards,” their progress has been enabled by advances in materials engineering and manufacturing technology. Among the challenges: .

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Locus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Join us in this week’s InFocus webinar as we explore this vital decision with KB Nagaraju, supply chain expert and Strategic Advisor at Locus and Mehul Kapadia, Chief Revenue Officer, Locus. Large organizations, often bogged down by complex roadmaps, may benefit from purchasing solutions to maintain innovation pace.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

How to Track Performance. How to Manage Performance. Dr. Muddassir Ahmed is a Manufacturing Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain leader from international multi-site manufacturing experience in Electrical, Hydraulics and Internet industries. Every business has their set of metric which they want to focus on.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 21, 2015

Rather than going on about how to keep your relationship positive, think about the following 10 reasons you need to maintain a positive relationship with your carrier(s). However, you may not have enough merchandise to warrant purchasing additional space to send a small truckload of merchandise to a remote area.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Ty Kiisel who shows us how you can be affected by your supply chain finances. . Every business, including manufacturing operations, rely on cash flow to meet important needs like fueling growth and keeping the manufacturing process rolling forward. It took us over a year to develop.”.

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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. How Extensive Is Their Network?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2015

However, technology can be used to turn what seemed as losses into standby sources of revenue. Such tools, like the Cerasis Reverse Logistics product , which is newly released, allow an employee to procure and dispose of surplus product from more than one location. Improved transparency of the status of the returned item.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

For retailers and manufacturers, identifying the demand of their merchandise and creating the necessary lead-times is becoming an incredibly complex challenge. Customer expectations and the buying capacity of the purchaser coupled with the cost of substitutes or complementary goods also play an important role.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

This is the first post in a four-part series on how to achieve best in class shipper status. To have the best value per mile in transportation and shipping, a given shipper must have a working knowledge of how shipping processes operate. Organization. Monitoring of Key Performance Indicators and Reporting.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

As we head into 2016, we are featuring our most read articles of 2015 in our five main categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. Yesterday we published the top 10 most read manufacturing articles of 2015. . No Purchase Orders were used. We only paid for fasteners as we used them.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. Download: The Impact of Big Data in the Supply Chain & Transportation Management Industry Webinar Replay, Transcript & Presentation.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

We commissioned Supply Chain Insights to conduct independent research about this topic and discussed the findings in a recent webinar. The survey was conducted online among professionals from a variety of industries, including industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, retail, CPG and pharma. ” .

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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