GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

Noel Perry, economist and trucking industry expert, predicts a reduction in the nation’s trucking force by 700,000 drivers. This adds to the existing insufficiency in numbers of new drivers coming into the industry to replace retiring drivers and thus a massive trucker shortage. Shippers should budget and price accordingly.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

9 Progressive Information Technology Movements Moving Manufacturing into Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 I came across a great primer from Boston Consulting Group that neatly describes the nine pillars of technological advancement that underpin Industry 4.0, According to BCG, in an Industry 4.0 But with Industry 4.0,

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Shippers receive reliable service and critical shipment care to propel their brand and maintain growth strategy. Shippers receive reliable service and critical shipment care to propel their brand and maintain growth strategy. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. 5 million in gross global sales.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Logistics industry trends have also not been left behind in the move towards a more technological future. . 7 Major Trends Influencing the Logistics Industry in the Future . Emerging, mature and international markets are now part of the growth strategy of a vast number of companies. Globalization . How Consumers Behave .

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

event of 2022, my colleagues, Christina Carroll, vice president of LTL, Alan Rowlett, director of global operations and strategy, and I set out to offer exactly that. First, the steamship lines (SSLs), ports and carriers are not able to create reliable dates because of the difficulty of determining length at anchor.

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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. Sustainable Practices in Produce Logistics Sustainability is at the forefront of the modern food industry.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2019

The retail industry is evolving and adapting to new consumer demands which is shifting the supply chain landscape. Compliance programs vary by retailer but the intent is consistent across the industry—have the right product in the right location at the right time while removing waste. Here are a few of the key takeaways to consider: .

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The B2B eCommerce industry is worth roughly $1 trillion in the U.S. Not to mention the industry is growing at nearly four times the rate of B2C eCommerce, as distributors like you respond to the growing demand among buyers to purchase online and on-the-go. The cloud has become a low cost, more reliable way to deliver technology.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain. Let’s take ecommerce as an example.

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Logistics Manager

AUGUST 10, 2020

Jochen Thewes, CEO of DB Schenker: “Internationality, teamwork, reliability and an innovative spirit are the values which set us apart. We have therefore decided to create a brand which states out more strongly from the often uniform look and feel of the logistics industry. Instead, teal is used as a fresh and modern standard shade.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. Predictive analytics is used in every industry. In the shipping industry, predictive analysis can forecast potential maintenance issues and pinpoint optimal transport routes. Check out our July Webinar!

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Training Can Be Part of Workforce Development Strategies. The Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals ( SMRP ) is one of the organizations, and this organization can help companies assess current operations and predict what specific skilled laborers will be needed in the coming years.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Work on developing longstanding relationships with reliable shipping companies if you don’t have a distribution network of your own. Having these relations under contract will make sure that you and your clients get reliable and sometimes discounted shipping to wherever is needed. Lack of automation. Bad international shipping plans.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2017

Reliability. High reliability requires a little regular service and calibration. When reliability starts to depend on a lot of services, it may be time for an upgrade. If your business is growing or the industry is changing, you may have a need for change. Why Upgrade Your Manufacturing Equipment? The Big Picture.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

Strength, power and reliability are the key words for forklift trucks handling precast concrete sections and tubular components, along with a full range of adaptations to handle other products. Special masts, wider fork carriages, multiple forks and heavy-duty reinforcements are exactly what manufacturers need for sensitive concrete cargo.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2018

Logistics supervisors know that their entire operation is only as reliable as the weakest link in the supply chain. Regular training workshops keep the employees up to date with the latest trends in the logistics industry. When you use new strategies in the system, you need to measure their output. Efficient Transportation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2015

Today’s increasingly automated and software driven industries have reduced human intervention to pressing only a few buttons in some cases. Currently applied mostly in space technology and biotechnology, it is going to play an indispensable role in every manufacturing industry in the future.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 9, 2020

It occurs to me that this is not a problem that’s limited to supply chain visibility technology, or even to the supply chain industry as a whole. Understand where your supply chain digital strategy is going in your company, and tightly link a visibility tool with that effort. This starts with clean, reliable data.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

The logistic industry is going through a time of rapid and unprecedented transformation. Today, the industry is cautiously adopting these technologies to provide faster, cheaper, more reliable and sustainable delivery. The future of logistics is paved with innovation and technology. 3D Printing.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The 3PL industry is currently at a juncture where stakeholders are being forced to reconsider the way they do business. The industry is going through a quiet revolution, which makes it an exciting time to be in the logistics outsourcing business. This bodes well for the 3PL industry as a sound economy means higher volumes of shipment.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

However, outsourcing non-core competencies has now become a widely accepted practice across many industries. According to a recent report from Evan Armstrong of Armstrong & Associates, the 3pl industry is expected to see even more growth in the coming years than it saw from 2010-2013. Here are the details. The growth of the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2018

Now market offers the fast shipping, high quality, and reliability. On the other hand, there are many tools and technologies that help companies in e logistics industry and let them organize their business well to get the needed results and keep rolling in the competitive market. . However, there are no reasons to panic yet.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2015

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. Specialized – $1.73 Truckload – $1.51 On-time pickups.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

The problem is so pervasive that it has spawned an industry of consultants, software and tracking technology. Partitions made from corrugated material can reduce packaging usage and unit costs, while also offering several additional benefits: If you are shipping fragile items or smaller parts, partitions offer a reliable source of protection.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Up to 84 percent of global freight spend on trucking costs, including fuel, labor, technology and asset tracking, amounting to more than $800 in the industry. However, existing regulations around the trucking industry are not likely to enable wide-scale implementation of driverless delivery options within the next two years.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

The global logistics industry has grown significantly while logistics has become an important part of the business economic system and major global economic activity in recent years. Underneath, you will then see the full infographic explaining the Global Logistics Marketplace. It’s staggering.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Nationally, the health care and technology industries have been especially hard hit by the staffing deficits.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

manufacturing is not experiencing a “renaissance” Industry experts conservatively acknowledge that off-shoring has slowed, and perhaps “stabilized” Although around 80,000 manufacturing jobs have come back to the U.S. Location of factories is fundamental strategy. Most of them, however, never left our shores.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

In part 3 of the 3-part series, Jake discusses the New Distribution System and where the industry is headed. Local road networks are too complicated and too full of obstacles for autonomous vehicles to function reliably. Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Jake Rheude with Red Stag Fulfillment.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 11, 2016

As explained by Matt LaWell at Industry Week, video games and virtual reality have many different implications for uses across engineering and increasing manufacturing efficiency. This poses a major achievement and growth factor for the manufacturing industry in 2016. This trend will really change the industry. billion by 2019.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2017

Accuracy, precision, and reliability are fundamental concepts within modern TMSs. The shipping industry stands on the cusp of renewed automation goals through modern, dedicated TMS solutions, like the Cerasis Rater. As we begin the second quarter of 2017, let us take a moment to think about why TMS automation begets more efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2015

As a service oriented business, the reputation of a logistics provider will speak volumes as to the efficiency and reliability that you can expect. Excellent industry references: The references you have for a logistics provider should not be good or passable; they should be adulatory.

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Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

Benefits of Fleet Management Operational Efficiency Businesses can implement numerous strategies to streamline workflows to enhance operational efficiency in fleet management. One of the strategies to consider is adopting robust fleet management software, which enables businesses to automate and streamline fleet-related processes.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from our friend Michael Stoddard who shares the top 10 transportation jobs in the industry. They are in charge of selecting vendors and ensuring that clients’ requirements are reliably met. There are many well-suited starter vacancies, and there's a lot to strive for in this field. Equipment Director.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Computer-to-computer data transfer is also more efficient and reliable: Far fewer errors occur with EDI than with manual data input. When the Internet and World Wide Web first came into wide usage, many industry commentators speculated that EDI could not be used with the EDI network technology.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

In fact, we will release next week our first e-book of 2016 (of a monthly series of e-books) which will highlight several areas for shippers to focus on in order to create an effective transportation and logistics management strategy. . Transportation Industry Braces for a Looming Transportation Capacity Crunch Crisis in 2017.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. Magazine article) as a goliath looking to take on the entrenched "David" shipping industry. One visionary, Malcom McLean , is featured prominently in the industry’s development. First dedicated container terminal.

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