GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2016

Today, Kelly shares the top 14 Logistics and Supply Chain Management training programs and courses available in 2016. It is important to note the necessity to build strategy of company’s logistics system development and integrate it as a full-fledged component for not less than 10-15 years. University Courses. 3) OnCampus Texas.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Go-to solution for responding to the crunches been higher freight rates, and while carriers have traditionally been in control of this, shippers can no longer pass the costs along to consumers directly. Another strategy that is working the past to keep carriers from putting forth outrageous rate hikes is appeasement.

Price Reduction 64

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. Customer expectations and the buying capacity of the purchaser coupled with the cost of substitutes or complementary goods also play an important role. Check out our July Webinar!

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Becoming a Shipper of Choice Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 15, 2023 In logistics , being recognized as a shipper of choice is a prestigious accolade that signifies operational excellence and strong industry relationships.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

In order to avoid incidents of mismatch between supply and demand, establish more efficient manufacturing and lower costs, it is necessary to establish an environment of consistent supply chain visibility. Walmart has effectively used a responsive transportation system to lower its overall costs.

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

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2016

However, manufacturers can work to reduce the overall manufacturing skills gap by following these four steps. Eliminate Gender-Based Inequality. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills should be more heavily included into the educational courses of today’s students.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2017

Today's blog is a continuation of yesterday's where we discussed cost management and KPIs with warehousing contracts using a real-world scenario. Now we dive a bit deeper with incentives, gain sharing, should-cost models, and governance in warehousing contracts. Some incentives are reducing UNIT PRICING. 3PL Answer 3.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2018

Parcel shipping and handling costs have a much bigger impact on sales than shippers realize. This emphasizes the importance of setting the right parcel shipping and handling costs. Knowing this information provides a baseline expectation for what shippers should be charging customers for parcel shipping and handling costs.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

The big theme of course, is the digitization of the supply chain and the implications it will have on business performance. Cost-to Serve. He created the initial cost-to-serve methodology. Conceivably, we could soon move to a near real-time cost-to-serve. Segmentation shares many similarities with cost-to serve.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Those brands include Pepsi, of course, but also Lay’s, Quaker, Doritos, Cheetos, and Gatorade. Because of the food giant’s size, their sustainability strategy also is very broad. The focus of my interview with Mr. Andrew was the company’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across their end-to-end value chain.

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Food and Agriculture Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills 113

Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Knowledge is power–understanding what’s causing the situation can help reduce stress and enable you to select the best course of action to best move forward. This trend started as low-cost labor in Asia was not the savings it used to be. Remember that there is a relationship between cost, transit time, and service levels.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Online courses are the quickest path for a student to obtain a degree.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

It will educate them on changing customs requirements, regulations, and laws, and reduce the number of errors in filings and resultant penalties. partner government agencies (PGAs) will offer a variety of continuing education credits at no cost to customs brokers. CBP and U.S.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2017

Of course, the reasons for keeping the TMS in the cloud go beyond being easier for their providers. New features can be deployed automatically, eliminating traditional constraints on internal IT departments and remote customer service centers. Eliminates the Need to Store Equipment, Servers, and Software in Your Building.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

Reusable packaging may be the one most effective way you can manage your costs better. Reusable packaging goes far beyond just reducing packaging costs. It can affect five key areas of your business in addition to reducing your packaging costs up to 90% in some cases. Reduced Waste Management Costs.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Training Can Be Part of Workforce Development Strategies. Of course, apprenticeships can begin outside of the manufacturing sector as well. Furthermore, this may actually be more cost-effective than many realize. Manufacturers need to seriously rethink their current community outreach and hiring strategies.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 2, 2018

We spent the last week exploring each category's top 10 most viewed posts over the course of 2017. If you’re looking to save costs on shipping, take a look at inbound shipping. A more efficient inbound freight program can minimize delays, save money and even reduce confusion. These will only contain posts written in 2017.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2015

Of course the issue for those in logistics is how this regulation would affect them. The new FMCSA ruling is an attempt at reducing the number of drivers who are forced to get around the HOS. Impact of Coercion of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Law on Shipping Costs and Logistics. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Regulations.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Manufacturers must think about new ways to reduce overhead and eliminate downtime in their factories, such as creating proactive maintenance plans and better allocation of resources. This also helps to reduce overhead costs for these respective companies and encourages millennials to become a part of the manufacturing industry. .

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

The use of predictive analytics has the potential to dramatically reduce expenses in the manufacturing sector, particularly with respect to proactive machine maintenance. Of course, reports Predictive Analytics Times , analytics also possess potential to change how companies obtain the raw materials for their products.

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Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Expense Reduction Material Savings 82

GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2015

Throughout the course of business, business owners, who may be in the manufacturing, retail, or in another industry, find themselves focusing on innovation. Furthermore, innovation has replaced previous expectations and practices of reducing prices and focusing on reducing the consumers’ costs.

Manufacturing Procurement 101

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Large-scale analysis of data is utilized to reduce inconsistencies, produce reports for quick decision-making and enable better merchandise and customer management. They can improve warehouse management , reduce facilities costs, improve system integration, reduce risk and much more.

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Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Automation 68

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

2017 will be the year of renewed focus and interest in adopting newer transportation management systems (TMSs) to boost productivity and find the biggest cost savings among shipping transportation providers. However, automated systems can help to increase safety by eliminating the opportunity for human error from the equation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The company works hard to meet the demanding requirements for quality, innovation, and cost from their OEM customers. I also ran several webinars and summits for our suppliers and our customers to help them understand how important we think our risk management program is. Steve: Jan, you have not said much. Any final thoughts?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

Of course the government will be promoting the message that it's best to keep jobs within our borders, there's no surprise there. If they had let cost be the only thing that motivated them, they likely wouldn't have ended up working with such cooperative companies. Government Weighs In on Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing.

Manufacturing Procurement 114

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2017

Unfortunately, finding savings in parcel shipping costs can be difficult at best, especially considering the major carriers’ constant changes to parcel service guides. Parcels are no longer bound by weight or size dimensions, and parcels can easily entail a multi-carrier shipping strategy. Surcharges.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

The automation of logistics will remove human errors, cut unnecessary costs, speed up transportation and delivery, ensure the safety of goods, and help managers make quick and accurate decisions. However, only about 30% of 3PL companies have been found to be using cutting edge technologies. But that is quickly becoming the past.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Throughout this time, 3PL transportation management providers have taken advantage of the low-costs of transportation, which further reduced the costs for businesses and manufacturers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics asserts courses to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) last anywhere from three to six months.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” For the rest of my comments and Brian Hodgson’s presentation, watch the webinar archive. Poor Delivery Experience Can Negate It All.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Webinar Supply Chains 61

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

When an item is currently in-transit, it’s safe to assume the shipping providers have an established rate, a planned time of delivery, and an expected cost of completing the delivery. Depending on business size, the costs for shipping may run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not more. Management of Incoming Freight.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2017

Could Automation Reduce the Impact of the Driver Shortage in 2017? Yet, shippers want to pay the least cost possible for transportation of goods, which results in lower profits for carriers and wages for drivers. This contributes to a growing bleakness among the trucking industry, causing turmoil among shippers and logistics providers.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2017

But in today’s variable business sector the decision makers are oriented on profit or on keeping the leading position in the enterprise at any cost. With an application of statistical methods, the causes of errors are reduced or are eliminated. It looks very uncomplicated. Focus on quality is not a bureaucracy.

Buyer Training 84

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

Growth drivers in domestic manufacturing include a sharp fall in the price of crude oil and natural gas, rising costs of labor in China and other host countries, and favorable conditions for manufacturing back home. Rising costs of labor in China and other places. Drop in the price of crude oil. China saw an increase of 10% last year.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2017

If a shipment needs to be recalled, drivers can receive automated alerts and notifications of the appropriate course of action. No one wants to have that on their conscious, but you can eliminate this fear, regardless of what you ship, by using TMS automation. This can have wide-ranging benefits for improving driver safety as well.

Supply Chain Software 49

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2017

As a result, inventory can be effectively controlled and costs kept down. Of course, it provides another benefit as well. Crowdfunding Eliminates Funding Risks in Manufacturing. Alternatively, they may order a mix of products, but some do not sell and become lost costs.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2016

Most industry experts rate the cost of logistics as very costly. Nearly every company offers some sort of discounted shipping plan for large purchase orders, and more customers are demanding faster delivery at a reduced rate. Although fuel costs have dwindled over the last year, history indicates the prices will return to high levels.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 13, 2015

There are, of course, tactical metrics for accounting functions like viewing open and paid invoices or the ability to identify when shipments are due, but also must include strategic metrics and reports for more in-depth analysis. Identify factors that impact your freight shipping costs. Lane Analysis. By Carrier On Time Performance.

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