Sat.Jul 09, 2016 - Fri.Jul 15, 2016

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Warehouse Cost Savings: 5 Key Areas of Focus and 13 Practical Objectives

GlobalTranz

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. With the myriad of tasks and personell, a director or manager must oversee, how on earth are they to get everything done? Well, it starts with focusing on the areas and objectives that can meet your desired outcomes.

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A&A’s Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List

The Logistics Academy

Here is the Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List compiled by Armstrong & Associates. Each year A&A compiles Logistics Management’s Top 25 Freight Forwarders list for a closer analysis of industry trends and how those leading forwarders are meeting the evolving shipping needs. Ranked by 2015 Logistics Gross Revenue/Turnover and Freight Forwarding Volumes*.

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Be ready for the drone invasion @ warehouse!

Infosys Supply Chain Management

We have seen a burst of new technologies in supply chain area. Drones, advance of robots in workplaces, Internet of things (IoT) are becoming a reality. Time is ripe to induce more technology into core operations of supply chain like warehouse operations, yard operations and so on. Here I would like to discuss on how to capitalize advances made in drone technology can add value in warehouse operations.

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10 Qualities of an Industrial Computing Enclosure Worth Buying| Checklist

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our good friend Daniel Waldron from Armagard. Today, Daniel shows us what to look for when in the market for an industrial computing enclosure. DOWNLOAD THE CHECKLIST, NOW …. OR CHECK OUT THE BLOG TO FIND OUT WHAT IT’S ABOUT…. With more and more industrial facilities depending on computer-controlled systems, protecting those capital assets has become a big deal.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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Do You Have a Large Small-Package/ Parcel Spend? Why a Small Package Outside Negotiator Will Help You Save Big Bucks.

GlobalTranz

Many businesses have a tendency to hastily go through small package contract negotiation processes. Unfortunately, many of these entities to end to have a large small package or parcel spend, but a small package outside negotiator can help save significant revenue. Rather than simply taking small package contract negotiation at face value, shippers need to understand why a small package contract negotiator is vital to reducing spend and what best practices can further savings in both the short-t

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The Benefits of Using A TMS to Ship Small Package Freight

GlobalTranz

A transportation management system (TMS) is often considered an ideal choice for less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FT) shipments. In reality, a dedicated TMS can be applied to improve the efficiency and dynamics of any type of shipment. For small package shipments, a TMS can prove to be an invaluable resource by providing the following significant benefits.

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Why Having More Than the Big Two as Parcel Carrier Options Gains Traction in Small Package Shipping

GlobalTranz

Shipping processes and best practices are continually evolving and adapting to help small and medium businesses gain a competitive advantage in an increasingly complex global economy. Driven by the growth of e-commerce, more shippers are involved in the global economy than ever before. Only 5 percent of shippers expand their horizons and shipments beyond the big two parcel carrier options in the U.S.

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Trade Logistics in the Global Economy – Top 6 findings and reflects on LPI trends

The Logistics Academy

Singapore Ranks No.5 in Logistics Performance Index 2016. HIGHLIGHTS. The 2016 edition of Connecting to Compete scores and benchmarks countries’ performance on logistics. Germany ranked first for the second time in a row, and Syria ranked last. The top performing countries tend to be high-income; countries with the lowest scores tend to be low-income.

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