GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 4, 2015

6 Strategic and Proactive Tips to Stay Ahead of Distressed Shipments. Strategic Logistics: 8 Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency. 5 Benefits from Logistics Sustainability & Efficiency. 6 Benefits of Applying Useable Data in Logistics For Continuous Improvement.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 31, 2018

In our webinar, we covered the basics and most common questions of accessorial charges which include: . How do they affect supply chain efficiency? . We gave a few examples above, but those are by no means the only accessorial charges that you could be stuck paying. Consider reweigh charges for example.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 10, 2015

A few months ago we wrote a tongue in cheek post about 5 Upfront Tips you can do to save on less than truckload shipping (a capitalization of Less than truckload). A carrier isn’t going to remove charges because of a holiday for example. #3: It really is a big thing. 3: Think of transportation accounting before you get the invoice.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

What about improving your operations to make your company more efficient? We covered these and many more topics in a recent webinar including: Weekly Product Planning. Here are some of the key highlights from our webinar that can really have an impact on your business. So what can you do to maintain retail compliance?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

We encourage our audience to visit The Catavolt Blog for more relevant posts about mobility in manufacturing for best practices, tips, and great industry insights. Author Malcolm Gladwell defined a “tipping point” as “the moment of critical mass, the threshold, the boiling point.” And the mobile landscape continues to evolve.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Smithfield Foods is one such example. In a recent webinar , Jeff Covington of Smithfield Foods talked about building up momentum internally before making the push for a higher level of internal expansion. Land O’Lakes’ Tips for Technology Adoption. Tips from the Gartner Community.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

The first 5 were as follows: 6 Strategic and Proactive Tips to Stay Ahead of Distressed Shipments. Strategic Logistics: 8 Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency. An Example of Data Collection and Metrics in Logistics and Transportation Management Program Processes.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

Understanding the nuances of your supply chain and how to improve upon it is the best way to achieve maximum savings, optimize efficiency, and manage customer expectations. Measure carrier cost structures to maximize efficiencies and lower costs. Better financial efficiency of your end to end supply chain network.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

6 Strategic and Proactive Tips to Stay Ahead of Distressed Shipments. Strategic Logistics: 8 Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency. If the business operates at maximum efficiency for the current system, the total amount of revenue will never exceed this threshold.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

We've already covered the following, listed below, for you to easily catch up on: 6 Strategic and Proactive Tips to Stay Ahead of Distressed Shipments. Strategic Logistics: 8 Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency. The purpose is to get products to destinations quickly and efficiently.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

In fact, the introduction of Qualcomm’s OmniTracs™ in 1988 and UPS’ roll-out of the DIAD (Delivery Information Acquisition Device) four years later are prime examples of pioneering companies investing in mobile technology as a means to drive efficiencies and create competitive advantage.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2017

. Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Robert Everett who gives us some fantastic tips for managing logistics effectiveness. Several techniques in this relation were already developed for you, for example, a 380-degree survey. To be efficient means to undergo that changes occur already today and to be open to them.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

For this reason, the following are the most commonly used drill bits and how efficiently they perform on different materials. Their tips are made up of carbide and designed to be much thicker so as to withstand high resistance from concrete walls. Wood Drill Bits. Concrete and Masonry Drill Bits. Tile and Glass Drill Bits.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2016

One of the most surprising parts of the episode showed a warehouse worker using a voice-automated picking system (see video below), and the worker would then scan the product with a scanner on the tip of his finger. Well, this example shows how wearable technology in the supply chain was being used 3 and a half years ago in 2012.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

6 Strategic and Proactive Tips to Stay Ahead of Distressed Shipments. Strategic Logistics: 8 Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency. Instead, a sustainable solution in the transportation industry focuses on improving individual operations and movements to increase the efficiency of transportation.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Like yesterday, however, I encourage you to view all the posts in the category to see some great articles on best practices and trends that will help you learn more and more efficient in your job as a transportation or logistics professional. Just as in the following five examples that reveal interesting data related to the trucking industry.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Keeping the supply chain operation at peak efficiency requires efficient and economic transportation of goods. For example, shipments changed from a Class 70 to a Class 150 could incur an additional fee. This all starts with an eye to detail towards the most effective transportation management practices.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

The economy was on the road to recovery, and more technology was being developed and deployed to increase the productivity and efficiency of fleets. For example, having drivers oversee the individual unloading of freight from a truck can be replaced with drop shipments, allowing drivers to devote more time to getting to the next haul.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2015

I figured, we pepper in some tips on transportation management, but if we also offer value to manufacturers, they would turn to us as the experts. For example, a position as a welder, which may be involved in manufacturing, sounds much more lucrative as a “metal repair shop” than a “mass-production manufacturer.”

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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. Just as in the following five examples that reveal interesting data, best practices, and tips related to the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2015

Yesterday we explained how to calculate dimensional weight covering the parcel examples and the impact on shipping costs , in general. This means more efficient use of space for the carrier and increased cost for shippers based on more accurate classifications. What is Dimensional Weight Pricing in the Less-Than-Truckload or LTL Mode?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

In fact, the introduction of Qualcomm’s OmniTracs™ in 1988 and UPS’ roll-out of the DIAD (Delivery Information Acquisition Device) four years later are prime examples of pioneering companies investing in mobile technology as a means to drive efficiencies and create competitive advantage.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2015

However, the advent of email enables this written notification to take place quickly and more efficiently. For example, if a transportation management services provider decides to extend this timeframe beyond the NMFTA® ruling, the consumer may follow the carrier specified policy. Need help wth freight claims management?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

Productivity in factories continues to improve, however, and are more efficient than ever, so the best jobs picture we can hope for is flat as we don’t believe that US Manufacturing jobs will ever be at the percentage they were at the peak in the late 70s. For example, Apple cannot launch iPhone production in the U.S.

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