GlobalTranz

MAY 3, 2016

The truck driver shortage represents one of the greatest threats to the shipping and logistics estimations for the number of truck drivers missing range from 48,000 to 1 million, but the actual shortage has been centered around 30,000 drivers annually for the past few years. According to an industry analyst, Noel Perry, reports Frank Morris , the truck driver shortage will probably settle around 100,000.

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AIMMS

MAY 4, 2016

It comes as no surprise that business and supply chain leaders are seeking new approaches to get ahead in the analytics age. Implementing an analytics strategy, and in particular implementing prescriptive analytics, can significantly improve revenues and drive down costs. How can you ensure that your team is prepared to embrace these new technologies and approaches?

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Apparel Logistics

MAY 5, 2016

customers happy. If you're looking for a new distribution center, consider choosing one in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The following three features will help your business succeed. Dallas-Fort Worth is Centrally Located. Companies need distribution centers that can deliver merchandise to their retail locations as quickly as possible. When you choose a distribution center in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, you never have to wait more than three days for deliveries to reach you.

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10xLogistics

APRIL 30, 2016

For those who read this blog regularly, you know a key metric I track regularly is the Inventory to Sales ratio. The reasons I do this are threefold: As a supply chain professional and one who takes pride in our industry I feel this one measurement is a core metric to how the industry is doing. Of course, inventory is built when information is less than optimal and therefore we miss forecasts or we feel the only solution to this problem of lacking information is to build inventory stocks.

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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2016

In today's post, we take some time to reflect on the history of American manufacturing innovations and the trends that will define the future of our industry. . Before we get into the history portion, let's take a quick look at the current state and what trends we see on the horizon. 3D Printing. The hype of 3D Printing hit the proverbial fan around 2013.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2016

The studies of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) have shaped the logistics industry into what it is today. Logistics, the discipline that manages the shipping and distribution of goods to consumers, has made momentous strides in recent years with help from new technology. For students, logistics is an interesting and challenging field to pursue.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2016

In modern manufacturing and transportation, savings are everything. Most industry experts rate the cost of logistics as very costly. Nearly every company offers some sort of discounted shipping plan for large purchase orders, and more customers are demanding faster delivery at a reduced rate. Identifying ways to improve the system can be complicated.

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10xLogistics

APRIL 30, 2016

The promise of "pay me now so you don't have to pay me later" continues to be a mirage. With the release of the March CASS reports we saw that pricing actually declined in the truckload sector YoY for the first time since 2010. Intermodal continues to be a problem as well with significant price declines. Intermodal declines were 3% YoY in March and 2.2% in January YoY and 3.8% in February YoY.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2016

While logistics and manufacturing have grown exponentially, problems have become more complicated. A single malfunction can disrupt entire analytics’ systems, disrupting processes along the way. At the same time, machines-to-machine connectivity through the Internet of Things (IoT platform) is increasing the value of data companies have to analyze. Regardless of where you sit to view the logistics industry, problems are becoming more evident.

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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

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