Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

With the ELD-mandate changing business dynamics many carriers have made it their goal to minimize cost in order to reduce rates to stay competitive, but that’s only one piece of the puzzle. . Analysis with BlueGrace . Shippers should internally ask questions like, which vendors are costing more money than they’re worth?

Capacity 48

Capacity Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Vendor Strategies 48

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Furthermore, such methodology can be applied to vendor relationships. If a vendor fails to deliver product as specified, the vendor may be advised of how future violations will affect contractual obligations. However, you must exercise caution to make sure you do not damage your vendor-shipper relationship.

Data 91

Data Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Expense Reduction 91

GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

Because all of the activity happens in this transportation management platform, several reports and custom analysis can be created. In short, outsourcing transportation empowers a shipper to get a clear picture of how to improve transportation strategies without having to struggle to get the information yourself.

Outsourcing 98

Outsourcing Transportation Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

GlobalTranz

JULY 22, 2015

By doing regular audits, you will be able to avoid using carriers that overcharge and identify better strategies for your company. In the absence of any negotiated agreement to extend those times the time limitations which vary by transportation mode and or vendor are as follows: Motor Freight (LTL or TL): 180 days from date of delivery.

Negotiating Skills 94

Negotiating Skills Freight Resource Reduction Cost Reduction 94

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2017

Operations Research Analysis Manager. They are in charge of selecting vendors and ensuring that clients’ requirements are reliably met. In a word, their duties can be distilled to two core ideas: overall cost reduction of goods and optimization of the supply chain. Without further ado, let’s get down to brass tacks.

Inventory Reduction 30

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 30

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The most common complaint of newer companies using big data analytics capabilities tends to revolve around traditional questions of business strategy. Consider the following elements explains John Richardson of Inbound Logistics, that impact business strategy. Increasing order efficiency. Demand forecasts. The quantity of each product.

Supply Chain Design Software 115

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Design 115

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2015

These back charges can hurt margins if you apply “Flat Rate” charges to customer shipments, and they can cost you (the vendor/shipper) money if you are billing customers for reimbursement of actual freight costs. Nearly all pallet dimensioning systems use multiple sensors to reduce or eliminate “shadowing” (i.e.,

Negotiating Skills 97

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 97

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 5, 2015

However, return merchandise authorization may include several different aspects of service-after-sale, such as warranty management, service agreements, analysis of returns, and management of end-of-life equipment, vendor management, and replacement. Furthermore, many RMA policies may have subtle differences with these common interests.

Resource Reduction 90

Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Reverse logistics Cost Reduction 90

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Another factor influencing the growth of TMS use is that vendors are starting to target untapped smaller companies. Cloud-based products are cutting down on the time it takes to install and implement a Transportation management System in an effective way. Reasons to Implement a Transportation Management System.

Expense Reduction 94

Expense Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Transportation 94

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Transportation spending is a perennial target of budget-cutting exercises, and a large, multi-faceted cost center for many companies; some may spend three to six percent of their materials costs on transportation. The bundling of production and transportation costs into vendor contracts is one reason behind this difficulty.

Data 94

Data Transportation Cost Reduction Material Savings 94

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

The use of reverse logistics provides a myriad of benefits to include: Reduced administrative, transportation and aftermarket support costs. It also requires the ability for logistics and supply chain managers to look at forward moving logistics as well as reverse logistics. . Increased velocity. Increased service market share.

Supply Chain Planning Software 64

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Trends 64