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The Challenges & Steps in Procuring a Full Truckload as a Shipper

GlobalTranz

As a shipper, it can be hard to procure full truckloads, and small and mid-sized shippers suffer from an exacerbated version of this problem. Shippers face tightening capacity, higher rates, and demanding consumers, and procuring a full truckload may be the last thing on their minds. What about payment processing and documentation?

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[WHITE PAPER] 4 Strategic Considerations when Considering Offshoring Parts of your Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

White Paper: Hidden Risks and Costs in an Offshore Supply Chain. In fact, our friends over at the Rodon Group, with whom we’ve started an ongoing blog collaboration, starting with this post and more to come, have written a White Paper entitled, “ Hidden Risks and Costs in an Offshore Supply Chain.”

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These 7 Industrial Procurement Trends will Impact Supply Chain & Logistics in 2018

GlobalTranz

Procurement must never be an afterthought in any enterprise. The answers to these questions lie in understanding a few of the top industrial procurement trends to expect in 2018. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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Collaboration Technology for a More Sustainable Supply Chain

Turvo

Moving and storing products requires technology that delivers more than standard visibility to optimize efficiencies for sustainability in areas such as decreasing dead mileage and time spent waiting to unload and load trucks at the dock. Communication between the driver, shipper, and 3PL aids in optimizing warehouse pick-ups.

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How to Improve Freight Labeling for Transport and Logistics Management

GlobalTranz

To combat the problem here’s a way to improve freight labeling for transport and logistics management. Incorrect or missing labels are a source of frustration for packers, handlers, freight forwarders, customs officers, haulers and those receiving the goods. Industrial Computers and Printers Can Improve Freight Labelling.

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10 Warehouse KPIs that impact freight management

FreightWaves SONAR

Typically, these include meeting EDI and electronic document standards; use routing guides, which even small companies should have; labeling inbound cartons and pallets with product SKUs and purchase order numbers; and purchase order terms and conditions.” . Download the White Paper. Compliance with routing guides.

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10 shipper of choice tips to aid in securing capacity and carrier relationships

FreightWaves SONAR

Here are 10 shipper of choice tips to help enterprises secure capacity and improve relationships with carriers, not to mention transportation brokers. Improving dock efficiency times ensures drivers can get in and out quickly, which reduces delays in order fulfillment and transportation. Download the White Paper.

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