GlobalTranz
JANUARY 23, 2015
'History of Supply Chain Management. Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks. We will take you through the last 60 plus years below and end the post with an amazing infographic.
3PL Insights
JANUARY 5, 2015
'Outsourcing to a 3PL: Top 10 Reasons by Matt Magpantay, Evans Distribution Systems Today’s economy demands that a business be efficient in all manners of its operations. In order to compete with a... The post Outsourcing to a 3PL: Top 10 Reasons appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.
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Apparel Logistics
JANUARY 21, 2015
Balancing inventory can be tricky; too much or too little can cost you in the long run. Use these tips to accurately and efficiently manage your inventory.
Trans Global Auto Logistics
JANUARY 12, 2015
4 Tips For Shipping Your Car Overseas. Overseas car shipping will be smooth sailing if you follow these tips. OVERSEAS SHIPPING TIP 1. Verify that your paperwork is in order. You will need two copies of a notarized title, a letter from the lien holder, a Shipper Export Declaration form and a Declaration of Dangerous Goods form. OVERSEAS SHIPPING TIP 2.
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Infosys Supply Chain Management
JANUARY 22, 2015
'We are getting into an era where tremendous inventions and engineering marvels taking shape in front of our eyes. At one time flying across continents was considered to be challenge. When this become reality with aircraft, focus shifted to improve the efficiency of these marvels. Latest of the latest aircrafts being designed are expected to offer increased operating efficiency, enhanced passenger comfort and lesser noise.
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GlobalTranz
JANUARY 9, 2015
'The phrase “Made in China” embodies cheap labor, the outsourcing of American manufacturing jobs, and China’s transformation into one of the world’s economic superpowers. However, it seems the end of the Made in China manufacturing era may be in sight. Labor Costs Driving an End to the Made in China Manufacturing. Factory workers demanding better wages and working conditions are hastening the eventual end of an era of cheap costs that helped make southern coastal China th
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 12, 2015
'This is the first post in a two part series on the “Changing Face of Manufacturing.” We have many manufacturing shipper customers, and we love to create content of value for them on such subjects as best practices in logistics or trends around the supply chain. However, we don’t only talk about what we do well, we also like to talk about things that may affect manufacturing companies so we can be the maven to resources which are of value to our customers and the industry at la
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 13, 2015
'This post concludes our two part series on the “Changing Face of Manufacturing.” In this series, we first wrote about how manufacturers are now looking at total landed costs when deciding where they will place manufacturing facilities. Increasingly, those companies, who offshored to China and other countries in the 80s and 90s, are now taking a hard look at reshoring or bringing those facilities back to American shores.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 16, 2015
'Editor’s Note: This is an infographic from our friends from the great white north, Canada, and fellow Greek named logistics service provider, Morai Logistics. They, like Cerasis, are focused on generating content which offers value to their customers, industry peers, and even shippers who are not customers yet. They inspire us, and this infographic on the Supply Chain trends of 2014 is top notch!
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 8, 2015
'What is Lean Inventory Management? What techniques are applied to make it successful? More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. Lean supply chain and inventory management enable Small Medium Businesses (SMB) to improve efficiency and increase profits.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 22, 2015
'My name is Josh Miller; I’m a blue-collar worker during the day and an independent filmmaker at night. My passion lies with the “Made in America” movement. Many of you know me as the “Made in USA Guy” and are aware of my documentary film , “Made in the USA: The 30 Day Journey” now available on iTunes if I may add. All American Clothing Co. has kindly invited me to provide a blog post each month to their website, which I gladly accepted.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 27, 2015
'This is a two part series talking about the implications of the shift towards dimensional weight pricing. Today’s post will cover more on what is dimensional weight pricing and some tips to know to get prepared for a possible sweeping shift to DIM pricing in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. Tomorrow’s post, in the series, will then cover in depth how a shipper may minimize any price increases that could come about from the use of DIM pricing for LTL.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 20, 2015
'As we get settled into this new year, we thought we’d share observations from conversations we’ve had with manufacturers and distributors recently. These ten issues are what is keeping them up at night. We believe they are worthy of discussion in 2015 as they are more pressing than ever as competition continues to heat up with current incumbents and the growing competition from start ups.
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GlobalTranz
JANUARY 19, 2015
'There’s more involved in successfully reshoring a foreign manufacturing operation back to the U.S. than simple cost comparisons. These initiatives have many moving parts and require careful planning. So where should a company begin? Reshoring is a hot topic in manufacturing. Many companies are already doing it, and according to a recent BCG study, 54 percent of companies with over billion in revenues are now considering it.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 29, 2015
'The manufacturing industry is undergoing steady growth and momentum as economic activity continues to expand. In fact, there are a multitude of exciting changes on the horizon, including lean operations, improved automation, reshoring, technology and innovation, and more. But with OSHA regulations becoming increasingly stringent, manufacturers need to make sure warehouse safety remains top-of-mind as the economy expands and productivity demands increase.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 30, 2015
'As data in transportation becomes more abundant and readily available, the question of “ What data is available ?” has changed to “ Is the data meaningful ?” If you are in search of meaningful data it is imperative to understand its building blocks or foundation. When choosing a provider of this data you must first determine where the data they are providing is coming from, how the data is provided, and if the detail or summary of data is useful to make better business decisions or improve b
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 26, 2015
'It’s been said that the one area that most shippers are the least knowledgeable in is that of claims for freight loss and damage. However, this does not mean that an understanding of freight claims isn’t vital to running an efficient transportation and logistics department. Freight Claims in Plain English. The late William J. Augello, co-author of Freight Claims in Plain English , had a passion about this topic as few others have.
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GlobalTranz
JANUARY 30, 2015
'Super Bowl XLIX takes place Sunday between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, but you probably knew that already. Last year’s blowout victory for the Seahawks over the Denver Broncos was the biggest television event to ever air in the U.S. with an average audience of 111.5 million viewers — making three of the last four Super Bowls the new ratings record holder.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 16, 2015
'The frustrating feeling, that government regulators aren’t listening to you, is a common one within the freight industry. But there are cases when new proposed regulations have specially allotted periods for public comment, and we’re in the midst of one right now. The FMCSA is aiming to increase minimum carrier liability insurance levels in 2016, and is asking for input from both carriers and brokers.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 6, 2015
'We conclude our “Most Popular” Blog posts series, where we have been giving you the most viewed blog posts in 2014 from our main content categories. We first featured the most popular manufacturing blog posts followed by the top Supply Chain blog posts, then logistics, transportation, business, 3PL, and then finally we round out our series today featuring the most popular blog posts focused on freight and freight management. 2014 was surely a fun year of content on the Cerasis blog.
Apparel Logistics
JANUARY 21, 2015
Balancing inventory can be tricky; too much or too little can cost you in the long run. Use these tips to accurately and efficiently manage your inventory.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
3PL Insights
JANUARY 20, 2015
'Diesel Power: The Impact of the Price of Diesel on the Trucking Industry by Matt Magpantay, Evans Distribution Systems There is one current trend that makes it seem like the holidays are still... The post Diesel Power: The Impact of Diesel on the Trucking Industry appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.
Apparel Logistics
JANUARY 13, 2015
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a growing trend in the logistics industry. Understanding why, when and how to invest in ERP is important.
Apparel Logistics
JANUARY 13, 2015
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a growing trend in the logistics industry. Understanding why, when and how to invest in ERP is important.
Apparel Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2015
The logistics industry is constantly improving, and here are the details on taking your logistics international!
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Apparel Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2015
The logistics industry is constantly improving, and here are the details on taking your logistics international!
Apparel Logistics
JANUARY 7, 2015
Here are a few of the best practices in sight for the coming year in logistics.
Apparel Logistics
JANUARY 7, 2015
Here are a few of the best practices in sight for the coming year in logistics.
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