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21st Century Sales Skills

The Logistics of Logistics

Have you ever been to place, maybe on a cruise or somewhere in China or the Middle East, where the marketplace is so crowded that you can’t decide what to purchase let alone from which stand? Developing 21st Century Sales Skills to Sell More 3PL Services. How do you stand out in a crowded marketplace? How do you do it effectively?

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. Direct spend can be a significant part of the Cost of Goods Sold for an organization.

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Why Benchmarking Alone Isn’t Enough for Proper Transportation Cost Analysis

GlobalTranz

Carriers in the trucking industry and also shippers today are actively looking for ways to combat the rising costs of operating their businesses, but they often do not fully understand proper benchmarking, transportation cost analysis, and profit management are intertwined. Driver wages represent 26% of costs. Truckload – $1.51

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Your Customers Buy Like You

The Logistics of Logistics

Imagine you are making a big purchase, something that you need to think about a little bit – something like a house, car, vacation, or college. They are going online and finding experts who give them insights and knowledge they need to make the right purchase. How will you make that decision? How would you conduct your research?

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Learning is in the Making: The Powerful Combination of Making & STEM

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This powerful infographic describes how the maker movement is powering STEM skills , gender equality and student curiosity. Education at all levels in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—STEM—develops, preserves, and disseminates knowledge and skills that convey personal, economic, and social benefits. What is STEM?

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Expert Reveals 7 Supply Chain Trends to Watch

GlobalTranz

As a transportation management third party logistics company, we know at Cerasis that transportation makes up a large portion of the costs and efficiencies of any supply chain. As pressure to improve supply chain cost performance increases for many companies, the evaluation and selection of competent suppliers becomes a key concern.

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Supply Chain Visibility Not Just a Requirement for the C-Suite, But a Responsibility in Management

GlobalTranz

Truckload rates are set to increase 12 to 18 percent to offset this additional cost. This will mitigate any additional costs incurred by the change. Positions requiring skilled employees that are invested in the success of a company are a valuable commodity. Better wages attract more and better-skilled employees.