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Electronic Data Interchange or EDI in Transportation: Breaking Down What it is and How It Works

GlobalTranz

In this series, we will first talk about how EDI in transportation works and what it is, covering the history of EDI in transportation, the definition, how it works technically, and then some common EDI codes used within the transportation industry. Having people involved slows down the processing of the documents and also introduces errors.

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EDI Integration For Shippers: 6 Myths Busted with the Real Truths

GlobalTranz

While there is a cost associated with EDI integration, it is definitely worth it. So you can see the savings for each document transacted and when you multiply that savings by the number of manual documents that are automated, you understand how a positive ROI can be achieved. Truth: It’s Well Worth the Cost.

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Hello, Manufacturers & Logistics Companies, Here are 10 Reasons No One is Reading Your Content

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: Take it from us, a transportation management solutions provider, who understands the question we've all asked: "Who on earth will find manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, shipping, and transportation management content interesting? I am talking about two different definitions of truth here. Here’s why.

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7 Ways Transportation Companies Can Improve Customer Experience

MercuryGate

It streamlines processes through supply chain automation and eliminates redundancy, promoting business profitability and helping to ensure companies can meet the needs for each tendered shipment. Centralize Supply Chain Management. Increase Efficiency in Your Supply Chain With Total Transport Leverage™.

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What Canada’s New CARM Project Means for Importers

Now, That's Logistics

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. It’ll put more innovation in the hands of the importers that need it.”. Ready, Set, Go!

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What Is Free or Freight on Board (FOB), and Why Should Shippers Understand This Term?

GlobalTranz

Today supply chains stretch around the globe, and few supply chain can exist within a single country without selling or purchasing products or raw materials from other countries. The use of terms for defining FOB should be established within the freight invoice , bill of lading or other appropriate documentation.

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The Top 7 Most Popular 3PL Blog Posts of 2014

GlobalTranz

The 3PL industry is experiencing growth as shippers and companies turn to logistics experts for various facets of the supply chain so the manufacturing and distribution companies may focus on their core. In the supply chain, some things just go together, beginning with the most obvious, supply and demand.

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