Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2023

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Webinar 41

Webinar Sorting Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 41

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

The trend of outsourcing to overseas suppliers and contractors may be losing some of its luster. You can prepare by investing staff, inventory and equipment to meet increasing demand for domestic-made products. dollar are just some of the risks companies face when they outsource production to other countries.

Manufacturing Procurement 99

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 99

GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. As a result, some specific services have emerged from the shadows.

Negotiating Skills 55

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Purchasing Skills 55

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

All over the world, heading offshore to outsource production has become something that it is had been accepted as the norm. Too many, however, outsource production for the wrong reasons. When outsourcing some or all of your operations, you will have to deal with longer lead times. Know the pain points. Weigh the facts.

White Paper 94

White Paper Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 94

GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

Product travel in reverse of their original paths from the seller to buyers’ locations, after which they may undergo disassembly and disposal or recycling, or repair or refurbishment, testing, packaging, warehousing, resale, shipping, customer support, and other reverse logistical processes executed by the seller outsourced services.

Reverse logistics 103

Reverse logistics Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation 103

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. 7.8%, and currently meet or exceed U.S. energy costs have dropped.

Cost Reduction 104

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Material Savings 104

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2015

As more and more shippers to outsource certain logistics functions to 3PLs, and many are considering hiring one for the very first time, it was not surprising to find that the most popular 3PL posts dealt with education on what a 3PL is and what the benefits are in hiring one, as well as what the outlook for the industry is in the coming decade.

Blog 90

Blog 3PL Cost Reduction Outsourcing 90

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. No more warehouses full of old and outdated goods, but a situation in which supply will truly meet demand and not only in theory.

Cost Reduction 123

Cost Reduction Material Savings Factories Price Reduction 123

GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2015

Meeting in the Middle. For starters, the LTL markets are expanding exponentially, as noted by Transport Topics , due to outsourcing loads via third-party logistics (3PL) and brokers. While the shippers were the kingpins during the recession, carriers have the upper hand at the present time.

Cost Reduction 92

Cost Reduction Price Reduction How To Outsourcing 92

GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

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. Industry 4.0 is the fourth major revolution in manufacturing in the last four decades.

Modeling Software 78

Modeling Software Optimization Software Price Reduction Resource Reduction 78

Locus

MAY 2, 2023

We see many debates going around on whether businesses should make use of owned or outsourced fleets. But how do they ensure effective third-party deliveries and excellence in their e-commerce logistics operations, given that they outsource last-mile logistics to third-party providers?

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 52

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Operations How To Supply Chain Software 52

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

The Ultimate Guide for Effective LTL Freight Management : we put on a 60 minute webinar entitled, “Best Practices for Effective LTL Freight Management and Shipping.” We had a great turnout with over 250 logistics managers, supply chain officers, and those in the transportation world registering and attending the webinar.

Blog 97

Blog Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Reverse logistics 97

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Unfortunately, meeting this ever-changing demand means companies must have a way of generating and analyzing real-time data reflecting what customers want now. Thus, an outsourced solution, such as a self-service PaaS can meet the analytical demand. This is essential to maintaining B2B relationships as well.

Manufacturing Procurement 87

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction 87

GlobalTranz

MAY 29, 2018

As explained by Brad Hollister of ClearView Audit , this may include incorrect freight rates, failure of carriers to meet contractual obligations, incorrectly insuring packages, and diminishing the customer service experience. Additional benefits of outsourced auditing service include: Fewer overcharges.

Cost Reduction 60

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Transportation Outsourcing 60

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

This all makes sense given the rapid change in consumer power in the economy as well as the task by Supply Chain Directors to remain efficient, meet customer demand, all while driving value up and costs down. In the past, customer service was never outsourced to another country for profit. Top Supply Chain Blog Posts for 2014.

Supply Chain Planning Software 94

Supply Chain Planning Software Blog Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 94

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 Does the 3PL Meet E-Commerce Needs?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 96

Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Analytics Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 96

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

In the supply chain, IoT-enabled devices have managed to open a door to profound possibilities for a strong start to 2017, including addressing driver shortages, meeting increasing government regulations and delivering products within Amazonesque time frames. What’s Next?

Cost Reduction 76

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 76

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Outsourcing to a logistics provider can allow a manufacturere to focus on their core. Instead, manufacturers will more likely to decrease shipping costs through outsourced shipping services. Reasons Shippers Outsource to a 3PL - IL Market Perspectives 2015. Unfortunately, a company’s size does not equal cost reductions.

Cost Reduction 54

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings 54

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Those savvy shippers who either find those resources internally or are doing what a lot of shippers are now doing, outsourcing to a transportation management service provider , are using a more strategic and effective transportation management approach as a competitive advantage tool, in the ever-challenging economic and commercial landscape.

Resource Reduction 97

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction 97

GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2015

Seek someone knowledgeable in third-party logistics who can demonstrate experience with a broad scope of outsource operations and providers. Create an enforceable, mutual non-disclosure agreement: Do this before starting formal meetings with your third-party logistics provider candidates; ask your legal department to help.

4PL 101

4PL 3PL Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 101

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2016

Outsourcing of Freight Data and Payment Management. As explained by John Schultz , many modern shippers are moving towards the outsourcing of big data analysis and increasing collaboration between different logistics providers to enhance payment management. Similarly, the method of determining the rate of shipping will change in 2016.

Trends 53

Trends Transportation Logistics Network Optimization Software Sourcing Strategies 53

GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

With the purpose of optimizing supply chain efficiency and asset recovery rates, applying a reverse logistics system has increasingly become a tool that positively impacts profitability as well as assisting an organization in meeting sustainability goals. Outsourcing. Compacting Disposition Cycle Time. Central Return Centers.

Reverse logistics 105

Reverse logistics Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Modeling Software 105

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

Supply chains must evolve to meet an increasing number of omnichannel sales, and technologies must be integrated within existing systems to reach maximum efficiency and productive value. Consequently, they can more accurately respond to changes in product demand across large distances and within infinitesimally small time frames.

Supply Chain Software 79

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimal Sourcing Digital 79

GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

Managers should consider an appropriate combination of company-owned & outsourced transportation to meet their needs. The Adverse Affect of Not Understanding the Transportation Supply Chain’s Role.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Supply Chains 100

GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2016

The rationale for outsourcing certain manufacturing and supply chain processes, such as transportation management, fulfillment, and more to logistics companies is evident and clear. The need to meet the Holy Trinity of Manufacturing (having the right product, at the right time, and at the right price) is only growing.

Emergency logistics 53

Emergency logistics Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills 53

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Try to create a communication schedule, which contains specified times for meetings, conference calls, or email notifications, at the onset of selecting your transportation management 3PL. How would the transportation management 3PL respond to ensure the timely delivery and operation of your outsourced processes?

Inventory Reduction 56

Inventory Reduction 3PL Strategy Transportation 56

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Outsourcing logistics processes can be an effective means of managing the needs of your organization. However, when you decide to take the jump to outsourcing, you will have to choose between an asset-based and non-asset-based third-party logistics provider (3PL). Both types of 3PLs have advantages and disadvantages.

3PL 54

3PL Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Optimization Software 54

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

You need to pick up the pace and ensure that your processes are leaner, faster, and you are equipped to meet your customer’s expectations. As the global supply chain settles into the COVID19 technology driven and customer-centric decade, there’s no time to pause and reflect on what has happened. Now, more than ever is a time for action.

Optimal Sourcing 62

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Supply Chain Software 62

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2017

Currently, the real estate for all these warehouse is owned by our client, and the operations are completely outsourced to multiple 3PL players. For gain sharing and cost reduction everything should be shared to meet monetary cost reduction goals. 3PL Answer 1. Closed book” suggests a lack of trust for 3PL/Warehouse partnerships.

Cost Reduction 66

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Warehousing Waste Reduction 66

GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2017

The first struggle with implementing shipping technology in an enterprise goes back to considering in-house versus outsourced tech solutions. In modern shipping, there are numerous off-the-shelf tech solutions and platforms that can enhance a company’s productivity. Using analytics is also changing how shippers implement technologies.

Supply Chain Design Software 49

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 49

GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2018

An effective warehouse management strategy is key to staying competitive and meeting consumers’ expectations in the omnichannel world.

Inventory Reduction 50

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Optimization Software 50

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2017

However, consumers’ experiences are the cornerstone of successful last mile delivery logistics, and shippers need to revolutionize their last mile delivery logistics strategy to meet these expectations. In fact, one of the most effective ways to successfully manage parcel auditing remains outsourcing.

Cost Reduction 56

Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 56

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2016

Additionally, increasing partnerships and collaborations will help logistics providers meet the demand for more products, faster, and at a reduced cost. When the logistics industry experienced the record-breaking growth at the end of the 20th century, outsourcing manufacturing and shipping processes overseas seemed ideal.

Trends 63

Trends Industry Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 63

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 29, 2016

Much talk about sales, automation and improved processes dominate the conversation when considering outsourcing logistics processes to a transport and logistics providers or using a 3PL-based transportation management system (TMS). In reality, the savings and return on investment (ROI) may be much higher than meets the eye.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 50

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Transportation Inventory Reduction 50

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Creating in-house last-mile strategies increases risk, so more companies will begin outsourcing last-mile delivery service in favor of meeting consumer demands. They must undergo health and mental wellness exams. If a problem arises, the company must mitigate their losses.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 72

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 72

GlobalTranz

JULY 19, 2016

Fortunately, shippers and warehouse managers who follow these best practices can improve production to meet the surging demand. Shippers need to proactively pull orders as they come in, but the key to making this practice success is prioritizing order picking to meet the demands of the consumers. Manage All Order Types Under One Roof.

eCommerce 53

eCommerce Warehousing Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction 53

GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

For shippers, the obvious benefit of logistics providers as 4PLs and collaboration is addressing the demand for reduced costs of shipping, concerns over the driver shortage , and the need to improve existing fleet and compliance measures to meet changes in regulatory requirements.

Collaboration 54

Collaboration Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills Buyer Training 54