GlobalTranz

APRIL 12, 2017

An inbound vendor routing guide is comparable the beating heart of your operation. It manages inbound freight, not unlike the incoming blood supply from the lungs, and pumps it out to the remainder of your supply chain. Creating an effective inbound vendor routing guide is not without its share of challenges.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

Every transportation firm sees the utility of having a transportation management plan. It is essential in organizing activities in the transportation industry effectively and efficiently. The challenges that the transportation industry faces are enormous. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2016

Today, Kelly shares the top 14 Logistics and Supply Chain Management training programs and courses available in 2016. University Courses. This program is developed by University of North Texas and it offers international students to complete one year course related to logistics. The cost of such program is $25,000.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 2, 2018

Today, we conclude our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation , Freight. We spent the last week exploring each category's top 10 most viewed posts over the course of 2017. Top 10 Transportation Blog Posts of the Year.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Although the obvious solution to the truck driver shortage is to increase rates, carriers and transportation providers are holding out in the hopes that autonomous trucking and new technologies may pave the way for a low-cost solution. For example, Tesla plans to build a fleet of 500 autonomous trucks, says Kirsten Korosec of Fortune.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The 50 students enrolled in the courses benefited from Trinity’s guidance, gaining insights that will shape their careers in sales. We are currently recognized on Transport Topics’ Top 100 Freight Brokerage List, as a Top 100 3PL by Inbound Logistics, and as a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by Women in Trucking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 31, 2023

Of course, moving forward also sets the tone for discussions about how Manhattan Associates customers are moving their businesses forward and how Manhattan is moving forward with its product roadmap. But the worst of that appears to be behind us – making forward progress especially appealing.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. Yes, AI and machine learning build on algorithms to isolate historical trends and derive a likely transportation rate. Companies simply do not have the luxury to make last-minute decisions for basic transportation moves. But this is 2020.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2015

In the complex world of modern transportation, companies lacking the experience to professionally handle the intricacies of transportation management are sure to find controlling shipping costs an extreme challenge. Freight costs are eminently controllable, however, efficiently managing this major budget item requires expertise.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Of course, measuring revenue through the growing demands for both contract and spot freight transportation is never simple addition and subtraction. Leading metrics for tracking overall and market-specific activity include: Inbound and outbound load daily change rates, like the Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI) in FreightWaves SONAR.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 13, 2015

Here at Cerasis, there are numerous technologies that we offer that are designed to help simplify the way your transportation management practices. Using a Transportation Management System to Streamline Transportation Management Practices. Here’s a look at some how current technology solutions can do for your business.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 17, 2022

Rising fuel costs are affecting the manufacturing and transportation sectors. With Russian airspace closed, Luxembourg-based Cargolux introduced a “surcharge” of 20 cents per kilogram for inbound cargo going to Asia, back in March. Oil has followed a fluctuating course before the U.S. per kilogram.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Sending your employees on a customer service course can be beneficial to your customer relationships, but the question is, how? Having good customer service in the transportation industry will ultimately improve your customer satisfaction levels. How do you give good customer service in the transportation industry? Brand Image.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management. We call this the transportation supply chain. What is the Transportation Supply Chain? This requires a new broad look at the business of transportation supply chain, including supply chain management, logistics, & procurement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Steve: Klaus, when we talked, you mentioned Autoliv was already doing digital supplier management, had digital sourcing solutions, and was looking at real-time transportation visibility solutions to provide better predicted times of arrival for inbound and outbound shipments.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2015

Of course the issue for those in logistics is how this regulation would affect them. A Class C CDL is typically for a bus driver, such as a school bus or public transportation system. Shippers May Need to Turn to Expertise in Transportation Management. They seem to be changing not in the favor of the industry.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2017

Transportation management systems ( TMSs ) are not a new concept, but where they are hosted now, in the cloud, is still new to the shipping industry. Of course, the reasons for keeping the TMS in the cloud go beyond being easier for their providers. Cloud-Based TMS Enables Management of Software From a Central Location.

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FLS Transport

MAY 12, 2022

The Top Headlines in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics from FLS Transport. The FLS Weekly Freight Report covers the week’s top news in logistics, transportation, shipping, and freight. Vote FLS Transportation as the #1 3PL. Vote for FLS TRANSPORTATION to be the Inbound Logistics #1 3PL Provider for 2022.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2017

Control Both Inbound and Outbound Freight Effectively. Warehouses must effectively manage inbound and outbound freight concurrently. All vendors should know their responsibilities, as defined by the inbound freight management guide. Of course, lean practices also have implications for budgets as well.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Weigh up the cost of transport. If a number of locations all meet these needs, then of course the comparative cost of land and buildings becomes important. Tip #3—Weigh up Transport Costs. In this time, I have formulated the following handy tips: Get closer to where the points of demand. Don’t ignore the ecommerce factor.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 29, 2021

And according to Brian Straight of FreightWaves , a routing guide is a living document that enables faster transportation management and keeps freight spend under control based on lane volatility, seen also within SONAR SCI Lane Acuity. What is a routing guide : a digital resource that seeks to reduce high transportation costs.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

These embargoes are also widely misunderstood since they effectively impact the middle mile of transportation, resulting in shippers failing to plan for them. As reported by Jeff Berman of Logistics Management , “ LTL companies typically embargo inbound volumes until they create delivery space.”

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2018

Of course, it always helps to have a few tricks up the sleeve, so warehouse managers should follow these steps: Increase forecast accuracy using real-time asset and inventory monitoring and analytics. Manage inbound and outbound freight vendors with a robust, precise inbound freight routing guide.

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

As a result, logistics technology projects such as a Transportation Management System (TMS) are often underfunded and/or understaffed, and therefore prone to project delays and missed go-live dates – which results in greater difficulties delivering ROI. Why Specialized Transportation Solutions Matter.

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TransAudit

JUNE 22, 2022

And of course, as the business gets larger so do its shipping needs. Because of this, your audit service provider should have a system in place to review all of the following data points: A comprehensive audit of all domestic and international shipments, inbound, outbound, and inbound parcel, freight, logistics, and processing charges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

For most companies, margins only declined further in 2021, as product shortages and transportation roadblocks forced all supply chain participants to make critical decisions on the fly, acting without complete information or hard data. Transportation: Moving to a Digital Environment. While driving a projected $14.1

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills should be more heavily included into the educational courses of today’s students. Specifically, more manufacturers should offer training courses focused on STEM education to workers in lower-paying, less-intense positions. Implement Sustainable Manufacturing Practices.

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10xLogistics

APRIL 30, 2016

Of course, inventory is built when information is less than optimal and therefore we miss forecasts or we feel the only solution to this problem of lacking information is to build inventory stocks. It is an indicator of pricing in transportation. This is not a good indicator for the economy or for transportation in general.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

Managing existing over the road modes of transportation can feel like an insurmountable task, but a transportation management system (TMS) could be the solution. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. It is a one-stop platform that manages all existing transportation modes. Carrier relations.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Headhaul indices provide insight into the balance of inbound and outbound freight Asset allocation remains a top-of-mind subject for carriers and asset-based freight brokers alike. And figuring the optimum asset allocation amounts to knowing the inbound versus outbound volume for each freight market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Headhaul indices provide insight into the balance of inbound and outbound freight Asset allocation remains a top-of-mind subject for carriers and asset-based freight brokers alike. And figuring the optimum asset allocation amounts to knowing the inbound versus outbound volume for each freight market.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

In this case your supply chain service policy will need to support that promise , perhaps by specifying automatic use of expedited last-mile transportation as a response to upstream supply delays. Costs associated with transportation. It’s also about the trade-off between warehouse and transportation costs.

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FLS Transport

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Of course, there’s a massive need for more capacity right now and that’s largely what’s driving the purchases. Near-record volumes continue to bury the ports with inbound containers. The post The Weekly Freight Report for February 11th, 2021 appeared first on FLS Transportation | The #1 3PL for Cross-Border Freight.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2017

The first major change was, of course, the growth of the internet and during this period bricks and mortar retailers started to feel threatened that people would buy products online instead of shopping in their store.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 14, 2018

By Russ Romine, VP of Transportation, LEGACY Supply Chain Services. The first 3 months of 2018 have been somewhat predictable on the international transportation front. Air freight inbound volume has been on a steady rise, 2018 appears to be trending unfavorably for shippers seeking readily-available capacity as in years past.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2017

In fact, all of our freight claims managers, are certified through the Institute of Logistical Management by passing their extensive freight claims course. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post [Webinar] The Essential Guide to Freight Claims Management appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2021

This department also manages logistics and transportation activities for maritime vessel operators, including the replenishment of food stores, delivery of decorative artwork, and installing furniture onboard. Of course, cruise lines aren’t in the healthcare industry, so this is a new shift for them. Lobster and Margaritas.

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