GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

However, DIM pricing is not a fad or something to fear if you know what it means and how to calculate it. Parcel dimensional weight refers to the calculation of a package’s volumized weight, otherwise known as its cubic weight. The resulting weight is different from a package’s actual weight. What Is Parcel Dimensional Weight?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 2, 2015

Recycling and re-using packaging and shipping materials, for example, can make your company leaner and greener. You save money on packaging while saving the environment with efficient use of packing materials. You might also consider offering customers a rebate if they return packaging materials such as pallets.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 10, 2016

According to Jeff Berman of Logistics Management, 71 percent of shippers believe the greatest focus for small package shipping is cutting costs. Yet, shippers can reduce costs in small package shipping by following these best practices. Yet, shippers can reduce costs in small package shipping by following these best practices.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

This is due to increased demand, stimulated by ongoing disaster recovery efforts, which could include an additional disaster relief package in the federal government and those of states affected by the past years severe hurricane season. The Big Picture Figuring out how to procure full truckload capacity is no small task.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

For example, do you need less-than-truckload (LTL), small package, full truckload (FT) or freight consolidation? 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.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2016

However, some continue to refute audits, but take a look at what could be going on in your operation without small package auditing. Shippers May Be Overpaying, Which Affects Small Package Auditing. Shippers pay up to 5 percent more when small package auditing is not completed, explains Jared Fisher of PARCEL Media.

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Envase Technologies

AUGUST 1, 2023

Envase Webinar Series Recap | DrayMaster: Turn RFPs into Rewarding Future Partnerships In this webinar, we delved into the world of Request for Proposals (RFPs) in the trucking industry and explored how to leverage DrayMaster’s bid tool to respond quickly and effectively to RFPs. Herein lies the purpose of this webinar.

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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. How to Begin Your Terms. Writing your terms of use can be a monumental task for anyone.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 16, 2018

Shippers may be sending out millions of small packages, depending on company size, and carriers exist in every corner of the world to handle small packages.

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

This blog follows founder Richard Lazazzera as he builds and ecommerce brand from nothing — providing indispensable insight in how to begin a brand in this day and age. It’s also especially good because he is very transparent with how things are going for his business. eco-friendly packaging. ecommerce packaging and shipping.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2015

Both UPS and FedEx recently announced dimension-weight pricing plans for parcel/small packages effective Dec. Yesterday we explained how to calculate dimensional weight covering the parcel examples and the impact on shipping costs , in general. Now the volume of the package is going to play a greater role. 29 and Jan.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

Typical over the road modes include full truckload, less than truckload, and small package or partial shipping. 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.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

However, though, with the expectations of an easy return experience from the B2C side of business, the industrial (read bigger freight shipments than small package) side and B2B side of business are now expected to have an efficient, focused, an costly reverse logistics program. Download the Webinar Replay. Read the Full Post.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2018

Shippers may consider dimensional pricing models versus freight weight package rates before choosing parcel shipping. Greater Risk for Damage When Not Properly Packaged for Consolidation as Part of a Parcel Hundredweight Program. Larger packages may also exceed the limits of parcel hundredweight programs.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

There’s an alarming paradox in the world of consumer packaged goods sustainability. The hard-won progress in incremental reduction of packaging material and waste is reduced by the related increase in damaged and unsaleable product. From shareholders to consumers, sustainable logistics has created broad value. Root cause.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 29, 2020

Penske Logistics senior vice president of global sales Joe Carlier will join a panel of experts in a May 21 webinar hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) on the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study. Please click here to register. Why is there an analytics gap? It could be a battle of the old vs. the new.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

The Issue: Amazon Is Forcing Shippers to Re-Evaluate How They Ship Parcel Amazon’s ability to offer free two-day, next-day or same-day delivery makes it difficult for traditional shippers to maintain a competitive advantage. Customers want to pay as little as possible for shipping, and they want their packages delivered yesterday.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 30, 2020

A twin tool can help you to identify the correct transport method and how to transport them in the safest and most cost-effective way. A 3D-package builder is able to choose the correct transport container considering all relevant figures such as product dimensions, outer packaging, material flow and joint packaging restrictions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

Freight Claims 101 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 20, 2023 Freight claims are an inevitable aspect of shipping cargo. How to minimize the amount of freight claims How to mitigate freight claims when they happen What is a Freight Claim?

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

Retailers need to respond with innovative transportation strategies and packaging options, as well as training for employees. How to modify the overall product assortment for each category? How to best cater to continuously changing customer preferences? Join our webinar and u ncover the possibilities.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2016

Unfortunately, carriers have made figuring out best practices and freight pricing difficult, but you can simplify the process if you know how to distinguish different modes of shipping, when to use less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, and how combining LTL shipping with other modes of shipping will provide the greatest benefit.

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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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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). No one wants to think of freight damages and lost packages , but they are a part of shipping. Access to More LTL Carrier Options. Assistance in Claims Processes.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2015

The traditional learning curve required when introducing new technology, systems or processes is greatly reduced; a workforce that has already embraced mobility in manufacturing is already well acquainted with how to use and operate a device. Affordability.

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

Retailers need to respond with innovative transportation strategies and packaging options, as well as training for employees. How to modify the overall product assortment for each category? How to best cater to continuously changing customer preferences? Watch our webinar and u ncover the possibilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

For routes previously served by sedans, SUVs and minivans can deliver more than double the number of packages while the company’s “high-capacity vans” are able to service nearly five times as many packages, Mulligan said. Target has been testing high-capacity van routes at Dallas and Minneapolis sortation centers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2017

However, shippers have learned a few things about how to respond when Mother Nature or consumers throw a proverbial curveball. By eliminating the need for freight consolidation and using parcel or small package freight options, shippers can tap into lower per-package rates and better savings for both consumer and enterprise.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

To give you some ideas about how to create your own green facility, we’ll take a look at various companies that have made an effort of their own to go green , and then discuss the various factors you should take into consideration when building your facility. IKEA certainly has no problem understanding it.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

Transport drones could be deployed from a train to deliver packages as they approach certain destinations. Imagine how nice it would be to send all of a manufacturer’s products by train across the country and have them all delivered without requiring any additional time before the train reaches the opposite coast.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2016

However, if you know what critical freight management KPIs or key performance indicators to track, you can know exactly how to change processes to decrease costs, which will result in savings for the end user. Knowing when packages leave and arrive allows recipients to make appropriate plans to receive the package without risk of theft.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2017

Shippers need to consider where a package is going and what type of rate will apply to the shipment. Package or Volume Discounts. The weight of a package is an obvious factor in parcel pricing. DIM pricing is similar to determining the density of a package. Weight and Dimensional Pricing.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2018

As a result, shippers must consider how to best re-integrate products into warehouses and avoid unnecessary costs in the restocking phase, as noted by Tony Sciarrotta of the Reverse Logistics Association , published by Eyetortransport. This could lead to a lost customer and untold damage via negative reviews on social media.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2016

How to Keep Up With Next-Day Delivery . 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.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Recently we read from Software Advice their recent report, the 3PL budgeting guide , which listed how much should a 3PL budget and how to compare a Warehouse Management System. As a result, efficiency and accuracy in order arrival, picking, packaging, and shipping is increased.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2016

The best solution is avoiding freight damage, but how do you measure for it? A major contributing factor is the inherent difficulty in measuring and documenting packaging suitability for LTL and over-the-road pallet load shipments. For more on containment force, check out our on demand webinar on How to Properly Wrap a Pallet.) .

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 28, 2015

He then asked us to put together some tips on how to proactively deal with concealed damage as well as had a lot of questions. At the end of the day, regarding concealed damage claims carriers will say; Improper packaging, That the delivered the correct amount tendered or handling units at (2 pallets pick up and 2 delivered.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

A service provider that sends various small packages as one larger package is known as a consolidation service. How To Choose The Right 3PL Provider For You. . In this situation, if all the small goods are consolidated into one shipment – the shipping charges are then considerably lowered. 5 Reasons to Use a 3PL Business. .

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