GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

According to Sundeep Sunghavi, the use of predictive analytics will save approximately $630 billion in the manufacturing industry over the next 15 years. Of course, reports Predictive Analytics Times , analytics also possess potential to change how companies obtain the raw materials for their products. billion by 2021.

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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. You need to pick up the pace and ensure that your processes are leaner, faster, and you are equipped to meet your customer’s expectations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Carriers in the trucking industry are still adjusting to the growing pains of the federally mandated electronic logging devices (ELDs) following implementation deadlines earlier this year. Analysis with BlueGrace . Even still, one-third of U.S. But contrary to popular belief, fines are regularly being issued to carriers.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

The Internet of Things (IoT) seems to be popping up in more conversations throughout the entire supply chain , and more businesses have turned towards IoT experts for guidance on how to take advantage of its benefits. The Internet radically changed how the world communicates. The IoT Supply Chain with Robotics & Other Industries.

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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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

This is the first post in a four-part series on how to achieve best in class shipper status. Each data entry is an opportunity for data capture and analysis. To have the best value per mile in transportation and shipping, a given shipper must have a working knowledge of how shipping processes operate.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 25, 2018

Everything is connected to the internet, including consumer and industrial devices and systems. The connection of systems nets scalability and actionable insights from the analysis of Big Data through the IoT. The internet allows for unlimited scalability and boosted efficiency in warehouse inventory management.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

3) Reduce Supply Base Risk by the Effective Application of Focused Systemic Improvements and Risk Factor Analysis. . How to Track Performance. How to Manage Performance. 50% improvement) min.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

How much should you invest? How to gain adoption? Do some research, develop a business plan with some projections & an ROI analysis (multi-year), research solutions, resource appropriately and give it some time … Then market it differently than the rest of your business. How do I communicate my value in this new market?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2018

Manufacturers are looking at labor productivity through new eyes, focusing on how to improve the safety of facilities and reduce the risk and cost of injured employees. In addition, technologies will need to integrate to take advantage of the Industrial Internet of Things, otherwise known as Industry 4.0.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 22, 2015

Your team must have the resources (people, time, money) to access the information, review it, and then compare it to past audits in order to make a determination as to how to proceed with the next steps or which carriers to choose next time you have a shipment. INFOGRAPHIC: How to Replicate the Cerasis Freight Auditing Process.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

The shipping industry saw growth and expansion in 2014 when compared to the state of the industry since 2008. Unfortunately, the capacity crunch is real, and shippers need to know how to face the prospects of a slower 2016 to stay competitive and meet the demands of their customers and partner businesses. Fleets Are Expanding.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

The Internet’s large-scale global penetration has spawned an increasingly large number of technology and web-savvy consumers, creating a huge opportunity for both industrial manufacturers and their end customers. Robotics have been in the manufacturing industry since the 1950s. Forecasting Demand. Increasing Equipment Uptime.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

Other value-added services may include industry expertise and training programs for partners within the given network. In a sense, collaboration gives rise to greater data-capture points, aggregation, analysis, and change within an organization. Value added services are not necessarily reminiscent of logistics service providers.

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Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

Leverage technology for expense tracking and analysis: Using technology makes fleet expense monitoring easier. Benchmarking : Compare your fleet management operations with industry benchmarks. Attend industry conferences, join professional associations, and seek networking opportunities and knowledge sharing.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Patrick gives us some insight into workplace efficiency and how to reduce waste. . To fully understand how to implement lean manufacturing, you’ll need to understand how to add value to your end product. Reduce the processing time on products where possible—but don’t neglect safety and industry standards to do so. .

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2016

2016 will be a defining year for the logistics industry , and transportation management practices must adapt to these changes. Some of these transportation management trends reflect real worries for the logistics industry. Ultimately, these new recommendations work to reduce the workload and risk in the logistics industry.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2015

This report, available for purchase here , poised some significant implications for the shipping, and by direct correlation, the logistics industry. With this information in-tow, shippers need to start planning for how to deal with the projected increase. percent per year to a final market share of 18.1 percent in 2016.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 10, 2016

Modern shippers face more risks than the industry ever imagined. Use Automated Data Capture and Analysis to Catch Errors Before Shipping. Automated data capture and analysis systems can catch errors before and as they occur. Learn What Dimensional Pricing Is and How to Apply It to Your Operation.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Supply chain industry leaders have access to more information today than ever before in history. Thanks to data gathering programs, supply chain software , and data entry applications, this represents a mountain of data, which has the potential to provide ground-breaking insight into how to improve business-model efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

In 2015, the state of transportation management systems is good, with the industry slated to see tremendous growth in the coming few years. That is fueling the market even more, causing these systems to permeate every corner of the industry. Reasons to Implement a Transportation Management System.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2015

The latest industry-pricing trend, dimensional weight pricing, or often referred as “DIM Pricing,” calls for LTL freight cost calculations using pounds per cubic foot of space occupied on the truck. DIM pricing of LTL shipments is the near future for many carriers in the LTL industry. 29 and Jan. 1, respectively.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2016

The IoT,” it explains, “comprises an ecosystem that includes things, communication, applications and data analysis.” McKinsey Global Institute simplifies this a little to say the IoT comprises “sensors and actuators connected by networks to computing systems”. Data Storage and Analysis. How the Cloud Makes the IoT Manageable.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Creating more sustainable logistics is even more important for the trucking industry. How to fix (or at least begin to reduce) the waste. Develop reporting for damage claims AND credits which aggregate data and identifies cause, and involve traffic, logistics, warehouse and manufacturing in analysis of the data. All's not lost.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

We have also now published an e-book , put out several white papers , and held several webinars. Why use a Third Party Logistics Provider and How to Implement a Successful 3PL Project. Voice of The Customer: 4 Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them. 5 Awesome Infographics About the Trucking Industry.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

Understanding those rates can help your company make better decisions about how to move your freight. Understanding those rates can help your company make better decisions about how to move your freight, saving you both time and money, while keeping your operations flowing smoothly. Want to Learn More?

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Understanding those rates can help your company make better decisions about how to move your freight, saving you both time and money, while keeping your operations flowing smoothly. Want to learn how to better manage your contract and spot rates? Want to Learn More? Curious about what the second half of 2020 holds for freight rates?

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