GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

But first, we want to back up and give you a general overview of what is logistics, what are the 6 rights of logistics, the origins of logistics, and how outsourcing logistics functions to an expert firm can give you a competitive advantage. Outsourcing Logistics and Supply Chain Functions Can Provide a Competitive Advantage.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

This post is from a press release sent to us regarding the recent survey of the 3PL industry. Survey Points to Continued Success of Shippers and the 3PL Industry. CEOs across North America , Asia-Pacific and Europe were also asked to project regional industry revenue growth rates for the next three years in each of their regions.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

In this installment, we’ll talk about How to Work with a 3PL, The Benefits of a 3PL, & the Future Trends of the 3PL Industry. Finally, as a shipper or someone in the industry, where is the 3PL industry going? You’ll read about some interesting developments to come in the 3PL industry. The ongoing rebound of the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 26, 2016

Meanwhile, the overall value of the global logistics market continues to exceed $4 trillion, and the demand on the industry is only increasing. As a result, more companies and organizations are turning to third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) to outsource all or partial logistics operations. Assess current operations, if possible.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Allison Wilkinson, a freelance writer in the industry, who shows us why Reshoring or Insourcing Manufacturing can boost your profits. While reshoring has always been a debated topic in the manufacturing industry , the subject earned the national spotlight in the 2016 presidential election.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 27, 2024

Companies across various industries are constantly seeking ways to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. By outsourcing logistics functions to a specialized provider, businesses can adapt more swiftly to changes in demand without the burden of maintaining excess infrastructure or workforce.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

We firmly believe that everyone involved in supply chain should be informed as the industry is constantly being shaken up. The blog is run by Lilly and Associates and covers a huge range of topics from drop shipping, outsourced fulfillment, the trucking shortage, U.S. Top Logistics and Supply Chain Blogs We Love. Ship Lilly.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Industrial IoT and big data are converging to enable demand-driven 'smart supply chains.' According to industry standard ASTM F2792-10 , AM is defined as, "The process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, as opposed to subtractive manufacturing technologies.". Source CIO.com.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2015

Those in the trucking industry may finally get that big pay raise they’ve been wanting for decades. The Trucking Industry in Crisis. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the heavy and tractor-trailer trucking industry is projected to increase by 11 percent through 2022. The future of trucking is solid.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2016

Changes in manufacturing processes, which will increase production, lead to one ultimate result--the logistics industry must change. For third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ), logistics industry trends will dramatically affect how logistics providers of all sizes operate. Logistics Entities Move Towards Sustainability.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

Logistics industry trends in 2016 reflected global drives to improve efficiency and meet increasing consumer and business-to-business demands. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post How IoT and Augmented Reality in Logistics are Moving The Industry Forward appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. What’s Next?

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2024

A knowledgeable 3PL brings industry expertise, specialized infrastructure, and established networks. By outsourcing non-core logistics functions to a reliable 3PL, companies can focus on core competencies while benefiting from cost-effective, streamlined supply chain operations. Are You Profitable with Your Transportation Strategy?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 11, 2015

With the release of the May 8, 2015 Jobs Report , many businesses and employees within the manufacturing industry have grown concerned. You have, no doubt, heard of offshore manufacturing, or outsourcing, throughout the course of the previous decades. Cheaper Products From Alternate Economies. Environmental Concerns.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

Transportation Industry Braces for a Looming Transportation Capacity Crunch Crisis in 2017. Report Points to Increase of Shippers Outsourcing Transportation Management Due to These 4 Core Benefits. However, outsourcing non-core competencies has now become a widely accepted practice across many industries.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The answers to these questions lie in understanding a few of the top industrial procurement trends to expect in 2018. Analytics Driven Procurement Will Take Center Stage as the Key Player in all the Industrial Procurement Trends. Cybersecurity is an ever-present envelope around any of the industrial procurement trends.

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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. The Big Picture.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

And, some companies just instinctively followed the corporate crowd toward outsourcing. details obscure off-shoring risks often overlooked by hasty manufacturers who experience typical outcomes of failure to evaluate all cost factors and risks of outsourcing. The food industry reshored 1,628. energy costs have dropped.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2015

We continue our series on the most popular blog posts of 2014 in each of our main categories with our very first post of 2014 by featuring another area important to Cerasis and the industry: third party logistics. Some say “all or a significant part”, while others say “at least one part.” Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

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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

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Outsourcing of jobs, lower manufacturing costs and continued upheaval in the U.S. manufacturing jobs were due to overseas outsourcing and foreign manufacturing. Changing roles in manufacturing is not new to the industry. In fact, China is now the largest global market for industrial robot sales.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Auditing is one of the least favorite tasks of people in the logistics and transportation industry, even among those who specialize in performing it! Inbound logistics noted that for many companies, outsourcing could be the most economical way to properly audit and process freight invoices.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The following definition is one of the most simplistic of all we've found, from TechTarget : A 3PL (third-party logistics) is a provider of outsourced logistics services. But, if you are a shipper, or work in the industry, you understand there are, what we like to call "50 Shades of Third Party Logistics Providers."

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2015

The phrase “Made in China” embodies cheap labor, the outsourcing of American manufacturing jobs, and China’s transformation into one of the world’s economic superpowers. As the markets develop, we can be sure that many of the most common items will be in stock notwithstanding the massive industry of customization.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 22, 2015

As a consequence of rising freight costs, an increasing number of organizations has been more proactive in controlling freight cost and have outsourced the freight auditing process to freight audit specialists. Many carriers outsource their invoicing functions, which ultimately increases the overcharge/error ratio. .

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2015

Whereas 2009 saw the control of transportation industry profits in the hands of the shippers, two years later a shift occurred in the favor of carriers. However, according to Inbound Logistics , there are certain rules and economics of the transportation industry that must be followed.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

In fact, Cerasis performs reverse logistics every day with our customers, but you won’t find a formal page on our website or brochure outlining the details (but as we continue to increase in the automotive aftermarket industry, perhaps we should….). Download the Webinar Replay. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post.

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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?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

Industry 4.0 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. In addition, the shift toward responsive technology manufacturing methods is shaping the new industrial revolution.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 5, 2015

To prepare for the unexpected, unforeseen perils of the future, you need to know what the TPA is and how it will affect the economy and the manufacturing industry. Increase in Companies’ Opting to Outsource Offshore. To appease all parties, some companies may opt to engage in offshore outsourcing when the TPA becomes law.

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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. What Predictive Analytics Are Available?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Finding the fastest route between two points is not as easy as it sounds, and in every industry people will argue about the best way to go about achieving this. Efficiency begets costs savings, and let's be honest, we are all looking for ways to do that! We hope this helps you in that pursuit. . Reshoring Spurred By Better DFMA.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

Reverse logistics system practices vary based on industry and channel position. Industries where returns are a larger portion of operational cost tend to have better reverse logistics management system and processes in place. Outsourcing. Compacting Disposition Cycle Time. Reverse Logistics Information Systems. Zero Returns.

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Camelot 3PL Software

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To stay competitive in this dynamic industry, 3PL warehouses need innovative marketing strategies to attract new customers and retain existing ones. Content Marketing: Leverage the power of content marketing to establish your 3PL warehouse as an industry thought leader.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 20, 2017

Uber has changed the game for the public transportation industry, and the ride-sharing giant is well on its way to changing logistics. Meanwhile, demand on the trucking industry is already threatening to burst at the proverbial seams. In the interim, the Amazon-Effect looms over this breakout industry.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

According to Paul Myerson , reports Industry Week, up 70 percent of a company’s costs come from procurement and logistics operations. This is even expanded in companies that have outsourced procurement practices entirely. The roles of logistics and procurement in an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Like with the manufacturing and supply chain top articles, in the logistics category, the most popular posts had infographics, talked about the future of the logistics industry, and was heavily focused on technology. State of Logistics Outsourcing: Plenty of Room for Growth as Shipper Dissatisfaction & Technology Expectations Increase.

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