Locus

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore three compelling reasons why upskilling your TMS should be a top priority for your organization. In this blog, we’ll explore three compelling reasons why upskilling your TMS should be a top priority for your organization. Customized delivery options are critical for shippers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2017

Obviously, every sales person would prefer prospects call them, but how do you make that happen? Obviously, every sales person would prefer prospects call them, but how do you make that happen? Become an expert in your niche. Do the research to become a true expert in your chosen niche. Pick a niche.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Carrier Requirements: Carriers also have their own preferences and limitations regarding the load they can carry such as geographic coverage, equipment availability, capacity, specialized handling capabilities, and contractual obligations. Load matching aligns carrier preferences with suitable loads for efficient transportation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Shippers Navigating an Evolving LTL Marketplace Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. Learn how shippers are rethinking LTL freight management. What’s in the article: Shippers’ sentiments and adjustments amid continuing market instability. This has caused shippers to change their shipping choices.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 4, 2021

With competition and the demand for fast and reliable transportation management options also increasing at rates never seen before, shippers need to focus on providing quality services to thrive. Becoming a shipper of choice will help win over new customers and keep current customers satisfied with services.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Growers, shippers, and retailers with advanced supply chain strategies are earning consumer loyalty, thanks in part to the supply chain professionals who plan, execute, and adapt to the challenges posed by fresh produce. The journey from the farm to the consumer’s table involves a web of intricate processes and challenges.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

For LTL shippers and 3PLs, missed pickups can become an issue when a capacity crunch is on. How Freight Tech Can Help. Rearranging pickup times for potential delays can involve a lot of back and forth between shippers, 3PLs, and carriers, but it can also ensure shipments arrive on time. Tips for Avoiding Missed Pickups.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. Comparatively, shippers are also using more cold chain services to preserve the shelf life of their products, even when temperature-controlled transportation isn’t needed. So, what’s currently affecting the food and beverage sectors?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2021

Learning the difference between third party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL), as well as 1PL and 2PL, and the rise of even fifth-party logistics (5PLs) is becoming increasingly sophisticated and valuable for driving successful supply chain operations. Essentially, a 3PL is a third-party that fulfills requests from a shipper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Drop trailers allow shippers to maintain their warehouses, leading to better overall supply chains. How to decide if you should invest in a drop trailer program. A drop trailer refers to a truck trailer that the driver leaves (or “drops off”) with a shipper for unloading or loading at the recipient’s discretion.

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

How capacity challenge affects shipping prices. Maintaining healthy business communication will allow you to become a client of choice for many shipping providers. How to deal with capacity challenges? Why do capacity challenges arise? Along with the incredible eCommerce spawn, more and more customers switch to online shopping.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2021

While initially perceived as relatively simple, last mile logistics are much more critical than many shippers realize. The last mile delivery is the actual point of interaction between a given shipper and the customer. It’s become the first place they’re looking to implement new technologies and drive process improvements.”

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2021

What This Blog Is About: What is omnichannel and its impact on physical retail? Did the pandemic effect omnichannels? What does the future hold for physical retail? Over the last decade, ever since social media and the IoT became common-place mediums, there has been a change in marketing tools and strategies. Impact On Physical Retail.

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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

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? But rather than depending on one, modern enterprises make use of both. When owning fleets, brands can control their customer experience.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Shippers rely on overseas shipping, air transportation, and ground delivery to move freight. For instance, a business dealing in fresh produce might prioritize air transport to ensure freshness upon arrival, while a furniture manufacturer might prefer ocean or rail due to the bulky nature of their products.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Learn why it’s important for shippers to package products correctly to avoid freight damage. Shippers themselves are the first line of defense in protecting products from damage. Here’s why it’s important for shippers to make sure their products are well packaged and what can happen if they don’t. The cost of freight damage.

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Transporeon

MAY 8, 2018

To hold onto current capacity and to gain needed additional capacity, it is now more important than ever for shippers to proactively work with their carriers to gain “preferred shipper” status. See how Bekaert reduced its carrier payment processing effort for better results!

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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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CLX Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

Understanding how a provider can alleviate and eliminate rail transportation issues is vital for ensuring efficient rail freight operations, cost-saving opportunities, and relieving your business from avoidable stressors, hiccups, and pitfalls. However, rail transportation remains one of the safest freight transport methods.

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Parade

MARCH 26, 2019

They have access to near-infinite opportunities on loadboards, have direct relationships with shippers, and leverage new digital freight matching technology. Learn from Carriers The first step in laying the foundation for a personalized carrier relationship is to learn how your carriers are behaving. Here’s what we think.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

No longer a stand-alone tool for routing and carrier selection, the TMS is fast becoming a central communications hub whose spokes extend deep into the supply chain ecosystem. That’s good news for shippers. DC Velocity. Fortunately, the tools that support the freight-booking process are also better than they’ve ever been.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 16, 2022

How weather affects freight shipping. As a result, your cargo becomes more susceptible to transportation and more prone to damage. As a result, your cargo becomes more susceptible to transportation and more prone to damage. Intense weather conditions often become a reason for power outages.

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Locus

MARCH 4, 2024

In the fast-paced world of supply chain management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have become an indispensable tool for retailers seeking to optimize their transportation operations. With the ability to streamline processes, cut costs, and leverage advanced technologies, TMS solutions are critical for maintaining a competitive edge.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

They have access to near-infinite opportunities on loadboards, have direct relationships with shippers, and leverage new digital freight matching technology. Learn from Carriers The first step in laying the foundation for a personalized carrier relationship is to learn how your carriers are behaving. Here’s what we think.

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Envase Technologies

JULY 21, 2022

Four steps to recession-proof your small trucking company. Given the current state of the market, the best way to achieve these priorities is to find opportunities to excel at the following: Control fuel costs. Without question, the largest cost incurred by any small trucking company is the purchase of fuel. We are not anti-factoring.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Editor's Note: This is a blog post about the state of the freight brokering business in 2015. We bring this information to the community so that both shippers and those in the industry understand the state of the industry. If you are a shipper, this post will bring light to you on how the freight brokering business works.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 7, 2023

As consumer brands advance their e-commerce ambitions, competitive and efficient home-delivery capabilities become a requirement. As consumer brands advance their e-commerce ambitions, competitive and efficient home-delivery capabilities become a requirement. It is now the only handshake with the brand for a lot of customers.”

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Freight Center

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The majority of this revenue came from the Cyber 5 (Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday), further reminding us that online shopping is quickly becoming a preferred way to shop. And if this year’s holiday e-commerce season is anywhere near as good as the previous year, shippers everywhere will be busy meeting the needs of their customers.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2017

More consumers want faster, free delivery options from shippers. While new technologies, like drone delivery, big data analytics and the Internet of things (IoT) push the boundaries of traditional last mile delivery logistics, growing complexity continues to puzzle shippers. How Shippers Deliver on Last Mile Expectations.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

However, outsourcing non-core competencies has now become a widely accepted practice across many industries. Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years. Here are the details. The growth of the U.S.

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Locus

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Toy shortage in the US has emptied toy store shelves and ensured that highly-preferred toys do not find a place in small toy stores. But the audience could not find the popular toys of their preference, whether it was board games or other toys. As the 2021 holiday season began early, toy shopping started early. Worker shortages.

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Locus

AUGUST 12, 2022

This document is issued by the shipper and is intended for the customer. This can be a handwritten proof on paper, typed, or as most businesses prefer now, sent electronically. How does proof of delivery ensure the parcel has been delivered? Speed is not the only factor to consider when it comes to deliveries.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

And accepting more higher-paying loads will have a resounding impact, including improving driver retention rates and promoting your brand through preferred status among your shippers. . Operational costs continue to increase for carriers year to year. Let’s look at seven ways that freight technology and data achieves that goal.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 26, 2022

How to meet customer delivery expectations? When choosing a storage space, pay attention to its location and how much it contributes to reducing the shipping period. Fast delivery is one of the keys to expanding your buyer audience. Why delivery expectations keep growing. Provide shipping dates. Deliver from multiple locations.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. Comparatively, shippers are also using more cold chain services to preserve the shelf life of their products, even when temperature-controlled transportation isn’t needed. So, what’s currently affecting the food and beverage sectors?

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 18, 2019

When shipping LTL, the role of LTL freight packaging becomes even more important. How to prepare an LTL shipment? Usually, carriers and companies encourage shippers to palletize their freight. In the transportation industry, shippers mostly use bags for sending small parcels but can also use it in LTL shipping as well.

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

If you’ve been holding off on starting your e-commerce business due to insufficient funds or infrastructural challenges, dropshipping offers an opportunity for you to become an entrepreneur with minimal investment. This article discusses the pros and cons of dropshipping. What is Dropshipping? Pros Dropshipping . Is dropshipping scalable?

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