GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

'Editor’s Note: Today we are featuring this guest post from Find Accounting Software as it covers a subject we are also interested in, Manufacturing Technology which makes businesses more efficient. As a 3PL who offers a transportation management system we’ve integrated to many ERP software, we view the use of technology as an enablement tool for shippers to cut out unneeded waste and thus add more to the bottom line by saving money from such efficiency.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Freight is changing. Routes are changing. East-West global trade is on the decline, being replaced by more complicated trade networks that merge seamlessly between developing and developed countries. Technology is changing. Beyond expanding trade, which grew at 2.1% in 2013, rising costs are pushing for more efficiency, whether by cutting operating costs with improved technology.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

'The West Coast Ports’ Crippling Congestion by Matt Magpantay, Evans Distribution Systems After brokering a new deal earlier this week, West Coast ports are back in production. The development has alleviated the shipping... The post The West Coast Ports’ Crippling Congestion appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.

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Apparel Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Have you considered implementing reverse logistics to get more out of your company’s time and resources? Learn more here!

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

'Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. We encourage our audience to visit The Catavolt Blog for more relevant posts about mobility in manufacturing for best practices, tips, and great industry insights.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

'Today we bring you a report that we have recently received from eft (eye for transport). The findings in the report mirror what we wrote about in January in regards to how emerging technology will forever impact the manufacturing and logistics space. In that post we pointed to the following: 3D Printing will shorten the supply chain. The Internet of Things (IoT) will increase transit visibility.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

'When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. Without hard data, you can’t take action. When enterprises try to act in the absence of data, they are usually guessing and won’t get the results they need. However, as we’ve noted in a previous post, getting the right data is key as well.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

'Industrial automation components supplier European Automation has produced a helpful buzzword guide on cloud computing for the automation industry. The concise directory is aimed at giving a relevant outline of some of the most popular, but occasionally mystifying terms used in cloud computing. The top ten is available for download here from the industry guides section of European Automation’s website.

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