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

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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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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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

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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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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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 30, 2024

We have super in-depth guidelines that some people struggle with because a lot of times the manufacturer, or supplier, or their former 3PL prepares the shipment so the merchant doesn’t have the hands-on ability to decide how it’s packaged or sent. A: First off, I recommend attending our in-depth webinars.

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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

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

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

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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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

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Timing is critical, as produce must be harvested, cooled, and packaged for transit at peak quality to ensure the best possible flavor, nutritional content, and appearance for the end consumer. Sorting, Packaging, and Cooling: Immediately after harvesting, the time sensitive journey to final consumer becomes a race against the clock.

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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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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

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

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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WorkWave

MARCH 20, 2023

This post delves into the fundamentals of delivery management, a variety of solutions accessible to delivery businesses today, key components offered by these platforms, and how to decide on the correct one for your organization’s requirements as well as effective strategies for implementation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

What are the causes, impacts, and how can shippers successfully navigate this environment? How to navigate the current import/export environment. Large consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies were struggling to keep warehouses stocked with domestic inventory and were scrambling to import more from overseas. Case Study.

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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 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

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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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

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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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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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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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2017

However, growing demand for an omnichannel shopping experience, reflecting a seamless integration across multiple shopping channels, will require shippers rethink traditional last mile delivery logistics and understand how to address its complex pain points. Last mile delivery logistics is inherently filled with small packages and parcels.

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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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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 2, 2018

Unfortunately, knowing the difference between standard carrier rates, parcel hundredweight programs, and how to keep parcel spend under control remains a complex, unforgiving aspect of modern parcel management.

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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

APRIL 19, 2018

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

JULY 1, 2016

13 Small Package Shipping or Parcel Shipping Best Practices. 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. >>>Read

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GlobalTranz

MAY 22, 2018

Enterprisewide Visibility and Technology Are Essential in Parcel Spend Management An effective parcel spend management program begins and ends with visibility in the supply chain, reports Green Mountain Consulting , which ranges from knowing packaging requirements to eliminating inaccuracies in addresses and labels.

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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

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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