GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The path to perfect implementation of a new e-commerce shipping strategy is not always clear, and it comes with several challenges that can undermine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of e-commerce. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The importance of an omnichannel supply chain strategy cannot be overstated. What’s Wrong With Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategy and Customer Service? Poor performance of new offerings leads to reduced profitability, reports McKinsey & Company. Download White Paper. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. BONUS : Download the Guide To LTL Freight Mangement White Paper. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips. Analyze bids for optimal pricing and service scenarios.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 6, 2021

Figuring out how to improve annual request for proposal (RFP) bidding strategies remains elusive for many shippers, especially in the context of knowing when to expand the network to leverage freight consolidation. Why are shippers turning to freight consolidation to reduce transportation spend? Download the White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2018

Amazon acquired Whole Foods and dropped the price of Prime Pantry through Prime Perks. Walmart has a different approach, and in several ways, Walmart is positioning itself to best Amazon in e-commerce through an innovative, omnichannel return strategy. Download white paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

As explained by the Harvard Business Review , “consumers will continue to want low prices (especially in a recession), and firms won’t be able to charge more just because they manufacture in higher-cost home markets. Fill out the Form Below to Access a COPY of the White Paper. Competition will ensure that. Request a SONAR Demo.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

To achieve lasting success, shippers need to understand how e-commerce shipping strategies are quintessential steps in this process. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download White Paper. This is the making of an effective e-commerce shipping strategy.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Customers expect to get whatever they want, whenever they want, at the prices they want and the ability to change their minds up to the delivery time. This will require an LTL and e-commerce focused shipping strategy. Reduced paperwork errors. Increased accuracy in freight quoting, reducing accessorial or after-the-fact fees.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

However, the sheer amount of fees applied in the process to price freight for a load can amount to quite a hefty sum. . But knowing what’s happening based on historic, peer and market data can help shippers figure out how carriers price freight loads. ” This means knowing how a carrier or shipper approaches freight pricing.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

That gave rise to a new time pricing strategy, dimension (DIM) pricing. . Density plays a role in the form of dimensional pricing. DIM pricing considers cubic volume in addition to physical height, width and depth of packages as a factor for price calculations. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

While CMA CGM capped its spot rates, vessel charter prices, congestion, and even overall spot rates show no signs of easing. Delays near ports, such as in San Pedro Bay, are reducing trans-Pacific capacity by ~20% and are keeping ocean capacity very tight. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In the rail industry, we believe that mounting pressure from an activist investor may mark a dramatic shift in focus at Canadian National Railway from an approach that balances volume, pricing and margins to an approach that is overly focused on cutting costs and capital expenditures at the expense of service levels.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Shippers who previously depended on carriers, 3PLs, and brokers switch to DCC to gain additional control, avoid price fluctuations and disruptions in the trucking market. The advantages of dedicated contract carriage include: improved on-time performance and service along with reduced cost and hassle. Bob Elkins.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

For managers in the transportation industry, freight load pricing accuracy remains a source of confusion and disruption. Download the White Paper. Remember that carrier pricing is subject to the following: Market conditions can change quickly and shift hour by hour at times. . Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

And if shippers know more about how carriers price freight, they are better able to identify those trends based on market signals and pre-empt carrier pricing changes. . Download the White Paper. Generate stronger, more proactive carrier pricing strategies based on near-real-time data insights .

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 26, 2021

One year ago, we wrote a white paper in which we estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. We estimate that the largest paper company could save ~$23 million in freight spend pretax from a hypothetical reduction in freight spending of 1%. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

Yes, the need for shipping demand analytics is not new and was echoed in 2013 by Industry Week , “Relying on traditional supply chain execution systems is becoming increasingly more difficult, with a mix of global operating systems, pricing pressures and ever-increasing customer expectations. Download the White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Just a few years ago, many faced repeated price increases of more than 10-15 percent over . Centralized freight management drives efficiency and eliminates the hassle of traditional, chained-to-the-desk management styles. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Learn More.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

There’s a broad range of options to reduce rates and increase carrier revenue. Track truckload freight accessorial costs As reported by Inbound Logistics , “Carriers price accessorials, such as liftgate or non-commercial delivery, at a premium. Download the White Paper. Hold suppliers accountable for compliance.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

This means that companies with access to near-real-time data could potentially save by the elimination of lagging data. Download the White Paper. Spot data and contract data, including paid invoice rates, come together to fuel your strategy. Fuel and energy data also provide useful information in preparing a strategy.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

They tend to follow similar lines and influence services and prices throughout transportation networks. According to Supply Chain 24/7 , “ truckload service optimizes trailer space and moves freight [without extra stops that will] eliminate wasted trips, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40%.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Shippers want a significant reduction in the stress of logistics. With that in mind, the trucking RFP has come into play as a more significant undertaking for 2021 contracts as the freight market saw volatility in 2020 on the spot market due to historic tender rejections and volumes adding to increased prices. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Figuring out the best strategy for managing fleet assets can be difficult at best. Unlike contracted rates, the spot freight market is full of wild price swings and uncertainty. Even with the big decline last year, spot prices have averaged 2%. Download the White Paper.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

Gamification of wellness to reduce employee sickness. This is pushing companies, even competitors, to combine supply chain operations on shared networks in order to reduce costs. [ Cleantech : Rising environmental concerns are being answered by technology that reduces environmental waste in the supply chain. The result?

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 1, 2021

Awareness of these challenges can ensure that shippers and LSPs remain prepared for market deviations and overall freight pricing changes. Pricing alignment. Pricing alignment makes for one of the more complicated challenges for asset-based trucking. The volatility makes it difficult to assess pricing. Think about it.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

on-highway diesel fuel prices are up $0.898 from the end of August 2020. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Many faced repeated price increases of more than 10-15 percent over just a few years ago. Reducing Reliance on Outdated Systems and Technology. According to the?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

From a manufacturing perspective, there’s nothing more frustrating than computer downtime cutting into valuable production time and setting a project back by hours, days and sometimes weeks. . Reduced production . Suddenly, you’re faced with all sorts of scenarios that will cost your business money, including: . Reputational damage .

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Transportation spending is a perennial target of budget-cutting exercises, and a large, multi-faceted cost center for many companies; some may spend three to six percent of their materials costs on transportation. Accurate transportatin data is likely the single most important factor in a sustainable cost reduction plan.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Omnichannel has been a buzzword in supply-chain circles for several years, but retailers that have invested in implementing omnichannel strategies have shown less than superior results, says Steve Dennis via Forbes. These problems show weaknesses and overlooked concerns when implementing omnichannel supply chain strategies.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 26, 2021

Supply chain leaders continue to focus their efforts on finding the right mix of assets used, market positioning and carrier freight pricing strategies. When the freight market meets expectations and is less volatile, it is easy for shippers and carriers to not look at inefficient processes or their transportation procurement strategy.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Improve end-to-end visibility to reduce idle time and wasted resources. Analytics-driven processes must continue to remain the primary strategy for all managers today to improve profitability and increase revenue per driver and per load. Download the White Paper. Price per mile driven. Employee hours worked.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

Download the White Paper. This can help reduce uncertainty in the various lanes and reduce the network’s impact. Market disruptions happen, but prior preparation and planning for as much as possible can reduce their impact on the supply chain.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 12, 2021

As demand for e-commerce accelerated, notes John Koetsier of Forbes , trucking carriers gained extreme favor in pricing power. In turn, carrier freight pricing guidance must be attuned to the fluctuations within individual needs, and that’s despite the use of end-to-end trucking analytics. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Carriers simply need to know where to send trucks and the proper freight rating or pricing strategies to use. Download the White Paper. That will go a long way in reducing operating ratios and increasing fleet utilization. Even with that information, there is still room for improvement. It can be that simple.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2019

LTL Shippers & Final Mile Resources Using a TMS to Execute a Final Mile Strategy that Yields Desired Outcomes Download White Paper The Current Factors Driving the Less Than Truckload Pricing Market Download White Paper A Guide to Optimize Final Mile Download White.read More.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2018

More recently, with the rise of interconnected systems, the analytics to derive value from those systems seems, and decreased costs, RFID is resurrecting as a solution for increasing supply chain management (SCM), visibility into processes, and reducing inventory tracking costs. Download white paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 5, 2021

Increasingly, however, it is also critical for shippers, brokers, and carriers to know when rates ebb and flow allowing freight market participants to adjust budget forecasts, know how a carrier prices freight rates, and understand the services offered to justify the rates carriers are offering. Download the White Paper.

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