GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2016

The winds of change are always blowing, but now, more than ever, logistics and supply chain professionals see it more than most. To keep pace with change, it’s important to keep an eye on the supply chain and logistics trends that are happening right now. In fact, they are likely to be indicators of what’s to come soon. To that end, here are 10 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends to Watch: Expansion of Same-Day Delivery.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 2, 2016

If you’re looking for a high demand career field, like to travel, and find the idea of driving for a living appealing, a truck driving job might be the perfect career choice for you. There are many job opportunities in the truck driving field, particularly for individuals interested over the road driving opportunities. Job prospects are also good for those interested in local haul driving opportunities.

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10xLogistics

JULY 31, 2016

The Guardian has run a great piece in their paper titled " Vauxhall and BMW among Car Firms Linked to Child Labour Over Glittery Mica Paint ". This article shows the results of the paper's investigation into illegal mica mines in India and the use of child labor. Not the type of headline your company wants to have. I will summarize the impact on supply chains but you should read the full article at the Guardian website.

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Apparel Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2016

Hiring a 3PL should make it possible for your apparel business to save money and even improve customer service. As the 3PL benefits your company, you should start to see more growth that will keep you and your 3PL busy. This anticipated growth makes it important for you to choose a 3PL that can grow with your market and make changes as the industry evolves.

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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

AUGUST 2, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by our friend Augie Grasis, CEO and founder of FreightorGator. In this blog, Augie discusses the difference between Freight Exchange and a 3PL. . 3PL vs Freight Exchange. As CEO and founder of FreightorGator, I am often asked how our freight exchange is different from other companies who offer freight services, particularly 3PLs.

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10xLogistics

AUGUST 1, 2016

The Cass Indices for June r eported what observers knew was to be the case: Once again the trucking "recovery" has stalled and capacity exceeds demand. Part of this is due to the elevated inventory levels with retailers and part just due to increased capacity. Remember, items are much smaller today then ever and with advances in packaging, the trucking industry just has too many assets chasing too few loads to sustain a lot of pricing.

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Mazars Ledger

AUGUST 3, 2016

A prominent home furnishings company faced a nice problem. The good news was that its business was growing rapidly, thanks to… The post A Home Lighting Products Company Reduces Inventory and Compresses the Supply Chain appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 3, 2016

Are you a large shipper of small package or most often called, parcel freight? When high-volume parcel shippers gain a better understanding of the best practices of managing a large parcel shipment number and spend volume as well as better understand the accounting side of parcel through consolidated invoices, the use of outsourced partners, technology, and proficient auditing shippers create the unprecedented ability to take control of their parcel expenses, leading to cost reductions directly

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The Logistics Academy

AUGUST 2, 2016

Author: Raman Mehta. Industrial IoT and big data are converging to enable demand-driven ‘smart supply chains.’ The advancements in 3D printing and ‘Additive Manufacturing,’ coupled with supply chain efficiencies, could make distributed manufacturing a reality. I remember reading an MIT paper on manufacturing technology trends a couple of years ago.

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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

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10xLogistics

JULY 31, 2016

Anyone who has been in this industry for more than a day probably knows Adrian, has heard of Adrian or has watched his great videos on Talking Logistics. He is working for a great cause and that is to stamp out Type 1 Diabetes and he is going to do a 100 mile bike ride in Death Valley to show his commitment. Let's all rally around him and sponsor him.

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Mazars Ledger

AUGUST 3, 2016

Mazars’ results from the 2016 U.S. Food & Beverage Industry Study offers benchmarks against which to assess 2015 performance, insights into… The post 2016 U.S. Food & Beverage Industry Study Results appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 5, 2016

As most professionals in the freight business are already aware, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been implementing a Unified Registration System (URS) since 2015. It was bound to enact the second phase of the new system this September, but the deadline has been postponed. The idea behind the URS is to unify all data about the entities whose activities are regulated by the FMCSA.

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Mazars Ledger

AUGUST 3, 2016

Consumer order fulfillment incurs process costs including product warehouse storage, shipment and more. Traditional brick-and-mortar retailers face increased pressure via e-commerce competition… The post Surging Fulfillment Costs for Multichannel Retailers appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Mazars Ledger

AUGUST 3, 2016

We are proud to be in the final stages of Soaring Above the Clouds: A Supply Chain Game, our publication on… The post Beyond Production Increases: A Look into the Future of Commercial Aviation appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Mazars Ledger

AUGUST 4, 2016

The struggle continues for manufacturers to find the skilled labor they need to grow, compete, and thrive in today’s U.S. manufacturing economy.… The post The Manufacturing Skills Gap and the Challenge of Public Perception appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2016

With data playing an ever increasing role in supply chain, Eye for Transport teamed up with project44 to explore EDI – a technology that has been a core part of how carriers, shippers and 3PLs transmit and share data since 1970. Why does Freight EDI still exist? Do people in the industry really like it? EDI may be the current industry default, but it’s old technology that runs data over timers – meaning data isn’t coming to you in real-time, leading to more phone calls and emails to track proces

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