GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

For example, a shipper should consider fuel cost forecasts when creating a budget for LTL transport. Freight spend management is not always easy, so if you do not have those resources in-house, you may want to consider outsourcing to a focused 3PL who gets proper budgeting and offers expert freight spend management. .

Material Savings 94

Material Savings Cost Reduction Freight Resource Reduction 94

GlobalTranz

JUNE 17, 2016

In other words, using Carrier A to ship freight that weighs X pounds at an example cost of $100 could be cheaper than the cost of trying to get a cheaper price by incorrectly giving Carrier B the weight and sizes of X pounds that would cost $90. All shippers want to get their freight to customers as soon as possible.

Negotiating Skills 54

Negotiating Skills Freight Cost Reduction Price Reduction 54

GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

Transportation systems must change in response and it’s up to the shipper putting in place systems either in-house or through a transportation management 3PL who can supply that expertise immediately to be prepared for the constant of change. Of course, proper implementation is essential in order for these great technologies to succeed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Supply Chains 100

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

To pull off logistics effectively, it takes a lot of expert planning, assembling the right mix of people, communication, working together, and of course, if something goes wrong, contingency planning. In the United States for example, Thanksgiving brings the logistics industry to a screeching halt on Thursday and Friday.

Price Reduction 51

Price Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Waste Reduction 51

Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Murabito goes on to say that they’ve been seeing somewhere between a 10 to 20 percent increase from all of their suppliers over this course of this year to help cover the higher freight costs. . These are suppliers who haven’t had increases in three or four years. That underscores the issue this year,” he said.

Food and Agriculture 48

Food and Agriculture Cost Reduction Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 48

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

Of course, every business owner wants their operations running as tightly and efficiently as possible, but the footwork required to determine how to optimize your business’s operations and see tangible results is often easier said than done. . It’s true, optimization is an indispensable part of a well-run business model. One might ask.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 48

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 3, 2017

Working with a third party logistics provider (3PL), like Cerasis, for auditing needs puts the power of an auditing team to work in improving the accuracy and timeliness of your shipments. Of course, exceptions and corrections should also be tracked in tandem. 3PL Billing Report Ensures Visibility Between 3PL and Partnering Shippers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 54

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Procurement Solutions Vendor Strategies 54

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 29, 2016

Much talk about sales, automation and improved processes dominate the conversation when considering outsourcing logistics processes to a transport and logistics providers or using a 3PL-based transportation management system (TMS). For example, LTL would comprise one bucket. Bucket savings are savings achieved by similar processes.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 50

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Transportation Inventory Reduction 50

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

In the course of international trade, compliance with international trade laws and cultural differences can lead to confusion when interpreting contractual terms and obligations. For example, the actual line item may be location name of the origin instead of the actual word, origin. What Do the Add-On Terms Really Mean?

Freight 82

Freight Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Expense Reduction 82

GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2015

Then, it all appeared to slowly die out over the course of the next 50 years. Consider our example from this blog post. However, outsourcing this service to a 3PL who is focused on transportation management , allows the business to intensify its focus on production. Playing the Devil’s Advocate For Offshoring.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Negotiating Skills Industry Purchasing Skills 111