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Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle

The Logistics of Logistics

Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle. Marty Wadle and Joe Lynch discuss transportation vs logistics. Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services.

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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

GlobalTranz

Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. It's important to understand how transportation optimization can work well with managed transportation service providers to attain that goal. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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5 Transportation Data and Insight Reports to Guide Freight Brokers

FreightWaves SONAR

More freight brokers are turning to technology and transportation data to grow their businesses by understanding the true freight market rate. . Part of that strategy lies in using the right transportation data, analysis and insightful reports, such as those provided within FreightWaves SONAR, to guide day-to-day operations.

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The Best Freight Brokers Use these 5 Questions when Prospecting

FreightWaves SONAR

Remember, it’s not all about outbound loads either. Usually, it’s a mix between inbound and outbound loads for shippers. What’s your mix between inbound and outbound loads? . If transportation costs account for 50% of the final COGS, then the margin premium a shipper is willing to pay will be low. Cargo types.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Constraints and How to Overcome Them

FreightWaves SONAR

Seeing that trend indicates increased manufacturing or distribution activity, typical for the flurry of activity that accompanies spring. And as such, it may be necessary to expand into new markets with a shorter wait time, especially in regard to the distribution of e-commerce goods following the vaccine roll-out and pent-up consumer demand.

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What is a routing guide and what are best practices to create one

FreightWaves SONAR

To answer those questions, it is essential to realize that a routing guide is not a singular sheet of paper or limited resource. In other words, it provides a direction regarding which carriers will offer the best transportation rates for that shipper based on existing contracts. Download the White Paper.

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Amazon’s Freight (Train) Is Coming

GlobalTranz

Significant energy goes into optimizing its distribution and delivery model. With distribution centers now within 2-days ground transport of most Americans, Amazon can carefully select the best combination of company-owned, public, and private delivery services to put the average package on your porch for under $4.