article thumbnail

5 Things to Look for When Vetting Logistics Transportation Services

GlobalTranz

Even more complex, some 3PLs may offer different degrees of service, such as a 4PL model that blends a shipper’s existing network and fleets with a 3PL’s technology and solution, as discussed in this third-party versus fourth-party value article. . Always Turn to the Data to See Expectations for ROI and Value.

article thumbnail

50 Most Read Articles of All Time in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, & Freight

GlobalTranz

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. .

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Benefits of Evolved Vendor Managed Inventory Model Led by Web-Based VMI

GlobalTranz

In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model.

article thumbnail

6 Benefits of Effective a Reverse Logistics System & The 9 Core RevLog Metrics to Track

GlobalTranz

With the purpose of optimizing supply chain efficiency and asset recovery rates, applying a reverse logistics system has increasingly become a tool that positively impacts profitability as well as assisting an organization in meeting sustainability goals. 6 Benefits of an Effective Reverse Logistics System. Increased velocity.

article thumbnail

Demystifying Blockchain Technology and its Potential Capacity to Transform Global Trade

247 Customs Broker

explores how the technology could enhance areas related to the World Trade Organization’s work and examines challenges that will have to be tackled to unlock the technology’s potential. While this technology opens interesting opportunities, clearly it also raises legal, regulatory and policy issues that deserve our attention.

article thumbnail

Amazon’s Freight (Train) Is Coming

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This article is from Steve Bettwy , Vice President – Quality and Business Continuity, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement at Direct Supply. Significant energy goes into optimizing its distribution and delivery model. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

article thumbnail

5 Things to Know About NextGen Supply Chain Technology & Innovation

247 Customs Broker

Realizing that its members are getting bombarded from all sides by what promises to be the “latest and greatest” technology and solution to all of their problems, MHI offers this sage piece of advice in its 2018 MHI Annual Industry Report. Digital technologies and innovations are driving massive changes and improvements in the supply chain.