FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Using real-time data , freight managers can finally begin to recognize their opportunities for better business relationships. And it’s equally important to know the top 10 challenges for shippers in negotiating trucking contracts like limited headhaul insight and how to overcome them. Disruption is, by definition, unplanned.

Negotiating Skills 76

Negotiating Skills Trucking Price Reduction Cost Reduction 76

Shipping and Freight Resource

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Ensure that all your commercial documentation is aligned with these terms of sale and reflects the correct information so as to avoid any delays at export stage or at import stage. The Essential Guide to Cargo Damage provides you further information on how to pack your cargo. Freight Forwarders. Documentation.

Tips 74

Tips Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Vendor Strategies 74

MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. A freight forwarder is a person or company that coordinates and organizes the movement of shipments on behalf of a shipper by partnering with carriers who transport cargo by ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads.

Freight forwarding 90

Freight forwarding Negotiating Skills Freight Negotiate Pricing 90

Trinity Logistics

MARCH 2, 2023

The freight’s packaging was incorrect and not marked or labeled as required. Example 3: Flooring Company Fined $63,000 A flooring company shipped a package of hazardous freight. All hazardous freight must have the proper UN hazmat labels or hazmat placards to identify their contents.

Material Savings 62

Material Savings Training Packaging Examples 62

GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2018

Better Adoption of Blockchain Will Propagate Growth of Blockchain Supply Chain Applications Since supply chains are networks by definition, the adoption of blockchain supply chain applications will require a greater interest in such systems by your competitors and supply chain partners. Each question is also a trick question.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 48

Forto

JULY 25, 2018

In freight management, Big Data yields opportunities for improvement. Every customer interaction, movement in the supply chain, and activity becomes an invaluable data asset that freight forwarders can use to refine transport cost-effectiveness and improve their customers’ supply chains. Experts disagree on the definition of Big Data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Data Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 40

Turvo

AUGUST 24, 2021

Today, the definition of supply chain resiliency has been changed in ways that have caused ripple effects. Getting a better shipping experience is easy with an optimized supply chain and a robust freight brokerage setup. Creating the perfect supply chain can be a challenge, but freight managers can do some simple yet practical things.

Optimization Software 98

Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chains 98

Freightera

OCTOBER 13, 2022

With the season of spook upon us, we wanted to share some tips on how to avoid the horrors of extra charges or damage during freight shipping. There are ways to make even freight shipping safer, and dare we say, fun! What you’ll want to pay attention to are the packaging, documentation, carrier reliability, and insurance.

Tips 39

Tips Freight Document Packaging 39

Forto

JANUARY 15, 2020

You always wondered how to successfully sell through the Amazon marketplace? We tell you how to set this up the right way with seven very useful strategies. For the Amazon marketplace it’s definitely true to be there or be square. 3 Outsource your logistics to a freight forwarder. And nobody wants that!

Purchasing Skills 40

Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Procurement Solutions 40

Forto

AUGUST 20, 2018

The need to decrease freight costs has never been higher. Small and midsized businesses (SMBs) may struggle with managing freight spend proactively, and some may lack the transport and freight forwarding resources available to big-box retailers and major companies. What is Freight Consolidation? It sounds confusing.

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Freight Resource Reduction 40

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2016

The best solution is avoiding freight damage, but how do you measure for it? A major contributing factor is the inherent difficulty in measuring and documenting packaging suitability for LTL and over-the-road pallet load shipments. What is containment force and how do you measure it ? . Establishing and monitoring .

Data 55

Data Cost Reduction Freight Material Savings 55

Ship Monk

JANUARY 30, 2023

Make sure your fulfillment center also knows exactly how to handle returns, refunds, and reshipments. You can simplify this entire process and enjoy other benefits regarding the post-purchase experience with MonkProtect , which simplifies the recovery process for ecommerce merchants by keeping all the documentation in one place.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 52

GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2016

So, your organization has decided to explore the benefits and perks of less than truckload freight shipping. You may have to learn how to navigate a new software, or your organization may simply need additional training on a new transportation management system (TMS). Overall Costs of Less Than Truckload Freight Shipping.

Cost Reduction 54

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Freight Purchasing Skills 54

Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Giving importers a central repository to house all of their profile information, and to also obtain and extract that type of information from the portal, is definitely very forward-thinking,” said Hanif. DB Schenker is also providing importers with information on how to get set up with the portal and obtain a D120 bond. “We’ve

Logistics Network Optimization Software 88

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Compliance Seminar 88

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2016

Now, that’s not even counting the dozens of registration numbers and tracking numbers that must be meticulously kept up with and found and used on documents A, B, and C, but a different number is needed for the second page of document B and document E when properly vetting carriers.

Inventory Reduction 50

Inventory Reduction Transportation Logistics Network Optimization Software Document 50

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

Definition: Solicit your suppliers to come into your company to assist you with Supply Chain Cost Reductions, and other important issues, rather than your suppliers soliciting your purchasing dollar. Ask for copies of documents. The manufacturer is responsible for creating and maintaining the inventory plan. What is Reverse Marketing?

Vendor Strategies 96

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 96

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

Any detected waste needs to be documented and followed by problem-solving. Hopefully, this article has given you some key concepts to remember as you focus on how to make transportation a strategic differentiator for your firm. Every day, start with a transportation plan, execute the plan, and then check actual condition to the plan.

Waste Reduction 53

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 53