FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Of all the various freight broker sales tips, setting the hook is essential for getting and keeping a prospect’s attention. . Or it could be a conference presentation or webinar your prospect just delivered. . 7 freight broker sales tips for building the hook. #1: 7 freight broker sales tips for building the hook. #1:

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. Consequently, all processes, including inventory management, logistics, data analytics and ongoing performance management, as reiterated by the staff of Supply Chain 24/7, improvement, can be optimized, creating a more efficient, direct and intelligent supply chain network.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2018

One of the very prominent business services is logistics. If you are the owner of a logistics business or in the role of a logistics business manager then make sure to read on as this article will give you the best insights to optimize your business to make the most out it. Have a Contingency Plan For Your Logistics Business.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

However, modern technologies are dramatically changing procurement trends and how procurement professionals operate and their role in the company. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement? After all, proposed solutions do not cost a company anything beyond data review until implementing those solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2023

I asked Cal if I could interview him for an article in Logistics Viewpoints so our readers could benefit from his perspective as well. It looks like we could play a game of six degrees of separation with you and all people logistics in the Atlanta area. He provided me with some great context for my research.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It’s been three months already since we published our first regular roundup of supply chain and logistics news—doesn’t time fly? Amazon’s loss of appetite for experimental projects (as sales growth slows). In our last news roundup, we reported on the growing warehouse crisis and the increasing trend of hoarding warehouse space.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic. On top of this, after demand has been adjusted, demand simulations can be run to study the behavior of your resources over time as demand continues to increase or decrease. . Evaluating Potential for Reshoring .

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

A traditional viewpoint of manufacturers reveals many flaws in the efficiencies of standard shipping, transportation, and other logistics processes. Inherently, manufacturing and logistics go hand in hand. Fortunately, third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) may be the solution. Where and Why Is the Logistics Industry Growing?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

Collaboration has always been seen as the stepchild at the logistics dinner table. After all, how can two competitors collaborate without compromising the information and structure of each company? Collaboration is driving an entire new way in the realm of logistics lending towards the rise of 4PLs.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 11, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. A 2002 Material Handling and Logistics magazine article cited multiple problems with WMS implementation. Your WMS vendor should be willing to work with you as strategic partner, and this includes service after the sale.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2017

As a result, white glove services and transportation management are starting to become a major trend, and shippers need to know why. White glove services must go beyond the standard delivery in transportation management, and consumers are pushing this trend forward. It’s Service Before, During and After Delivery.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 3, 2017

The Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) has been a major topic among manufacturers and third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) for several years. But, some companies have avoided this trend. In addition, overall spending to increase cybersecurity among the IIoT will increase in speed after 2020, reports Gartner.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2016

after it had been outsourced abroad — can actually provide even more lucrative benefits. . Save on Logistics . Thanks to increased energy costs, production trends and the political climate, we've seen international shipping prices rising. France or Korea, as was found by researchers at direct sales giant, Amway.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2018

After all, inventory in transit is still inventory, and lack of insight and visibility into all inventory and its respective costs, even while being transported, contributes to problems in omnichannel warehouse management. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Today we continue our “Top Blog Posts” series, after covering the top posts in manufacturing , supply chain , logistics , and transportation so far, by bringing you a subject all of us must focus on: Business. We hear about it every day on the news, across the web and survey after survey confirms that.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic. On top of this, after demand has been adjusted, demand simulations can be run to study the behavior of your resources over time as demand continues to increase or decrease. . Evaluating Potential for Reshoring .

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2018

With effective logistics planning and strategies, you can run a supply chain smoothly without too many concerns. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. After you have assessed the damage, begin to make decisions on how you rectify the situation. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 13, 2015

After setting a baseline cost per pound for your freight, the Matrix Report compiles the invoiced cost for your shipments and breaks them down into line-haul, fuel, and accessorial charges. This gives users a visual depiction of an “At a Glance”, prior and current Quarter’s Transportation spend trend.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Then there are other types of 3PLs, like service supply chain solutions from our friends at Flash Global who serve the high technology sector for after sales service. The survey is underwritten by Penske Logistics , a leading provider of third-party logistics services.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

These trends held true throughout the year and led to innovative solutions, including greater emphasis on new technologies and software applications. But, third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) that offer to audit as a value-added service are reaping the rewards, up to 5-percent reductions in overall freight shipping costs, reports John D.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. The impacts are widespread, and, at this stage, it’s impossible to know how much worse things will get.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2016

The transportation management system is undoubtedly one of the buzzwords of the modern logistics industry. As a result, the use of the TMS is expanding, and it will be one of the greatest technology trends to benefit the shipping industry in 2016. Let's take a look at why it’s expanding and how it will benefit the shipping industry.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

Manufacturers must look at trends found in supply chain analytics over time as well as “aggregate and average related issues, non-conformance, late deliveries, and quality problems.” After all, a given distributor cannot evaluate a supplier without being able to see how that supplier has performed in terms of the specific metrics.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

Nexant conducted a survey of the plastics industry , in collaboration with Plastics News , to understand reshoring trends and the effect on the North American market. International logistics experts and attorneys can facilitate to avoid extreme delays and surprise costs. And, after building the new U.S. manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Averting this outcome depends upon business leaders and government policymakers to actually implement measures to reverse the present trend. Ultimately, numerous companies found reshoring the most practical solution to overcome extreme unforeseen costs, and logistical and service issues in operating abroad. In recent decades, U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2015

Reverse logistics could be the business equivalent to the passage of time and life for nature. And at the end, check out a nice infographic speaking more to reverse logistics strategies and practices. Reverse Logistics allows businesses to recoup a portion of the original purchase price of this equipment. Cost Management.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend, Rachel Everly, a freelance writer in business and finance who shows us how digitized trucking will change the game for logistics companies. . The introduction of digitized trucking marks the beginning of a new era and is set to turn the logistics value chain upside down. . Here’s how:

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2016

Further, Columbus goes on to state that Shipping, Logistics, and something near and dear to our heart as a transportation management solutions provider, transportation, have a great opportunity to gain efficiency for manufacturing by applying the Industrial Internet of Things, according to figure 3 below. Source Forbes Magazine).

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2015

What is the Hyperconnected Era & “The Internet Of Things” and What does it Have to Do with Manufacturing & Logistics? Instead of predicting problems and outcomes based on previous performance or on trends, the ability to learn about an issue while there is still time to correct it is vital. Portability. Health and Safety.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 3, 2017

This only represents a fraction of how auditing software can improve your bottom line, so you need to understand why it is paramount in your logistics technology stack. More importantly, reporting on carrier invoice issues can help identify problematic trends among carriers. Problems With Manual and Internal Parcel Invoice Auditing.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2016

This data can be changed from its original form, causing some to feel the supply chain is not being fully transparent with supplier, manufacturing and logistics processes. Furthermore, blockchain technology is not patch-based, making it more secure than many of today’s cybersecurity initiatives, explains Steve Banker of Logistics Viewpoints.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

It is our mission to provide education around transportation management, trends in transportation, pertinent regulation changes and impacts on transportation, and anything related to trucking and carriers. Let’s take a look at these trucking industry trends and what kind of facts they provide. Read the Full Blog Post.

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Shipchain

MARCH 6, 2020

We recently partnered with Keep Truckin, released a new white paper, launched the Delivery Experience Manager for Final Mile logistics, won the Blockchain Innovation Award at #DataccioConnect Singapore, queued up our next industry webinar, joined the United Nations Center for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT), and a lot more.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Top Logistics Articles of 2015. We have published now over 650 articles, and so you should almost find anything related to manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, transportation, and freight. . Are you up-to-date with the latest events in freight shipping and logistics? Top Supply Chain Articles of 2015. he late William J.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

This is in part due to the fact that as a third party logistics company, focused on efficient and strategic transportation management solutions through technology and services, it is vital for us to educate our shipper customers and our team in order to continually improve and always provide value. . Happy New Year!

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

Those 5 key categories are: Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Freight, and Transportation. We started yesterday with the most popular logistics blog posts which told a bit of a story: people love reports, infographics, and white papers. . For the Manufacturing Blog Posts, we saw a bit of a deviation from that starting trend.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. What are some issues and trends you see coming to the world of Manufacturing in 2015? These will only contain posts written in 2014.

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