GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

Editor’s Note: Almost 14 months ago we wrote one of our most popular posts entitled, “ The History of Supply Chain and Logistics Management ” contained a bit of history, definitions, and a great infographic visually going through the history of supply chain and logistics management. Today, we bring you yet another infographic. We feel infographics are a great way to explain a big idea.

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AIMMS

APRIL 20, 2015

This was my first INFORMS Business Analytics conference and I was not sure what to expect. Looking at the agenda beforehand it looked like it would be a great opportunity to learn how companies spanning across many verticals were using analytics to make an impact and drive value. There were many interesting sessions that I was looking forward to attending to help me get up to speed on the industry.

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3PL Insights

APRIL 22, 2015

'Top 10 Warehouse Management System Terms by Matt Magpantay, Evans Distribution Systems There are an abundance of terms used when talking about a warehouse management system (WMS). Each of those terms could also... The post Top 10 Warehouse Management System Terms appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.

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Apparel Logistics

APRIL 21, 2015

Winning the logistics battle elevates the great apparel companies from the middling ones. Choosing the perfect third-party logistics (3PL) service empowers you to win the battle with your competitors by controlling the playing field. Here are five important facts about 3PL services that will aid you in achieving this goal.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 23, 2015

Editor’s Note: This post is a continuation of an ongoing collaborative blog series with Spendrix, a company who was made for procurement teams of all sizes and we currently serve customers in Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Construction, Logistics, and the Food & Beverage industries. Spendrix is the easiest way for shippers to evaluate carriers on quality and risk factors.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2015

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2015

With fast growth and low competition, the freight brokering industry these days is a great place to be. If you’ve been working as a carrier, or even if you haven’t worked at all in this area before, now’s a great time to get started. Being a freight broker offers flexibility, independence, and higher-than-average life satisfaction. If all that’s stopping you from getting licensed as a freight broker are the complex legal requirements, don’t fret.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2015

A recent study by tech leader CDW revealed that 80% of all employees now bring a smartphone to work – and most use one or more apps to improve productivity and performance. Mobile technology has been embraced by many industries, from healthcare to transportation , but manufacturing has been slow to recognize the benefits of the technology. With employees at all levels becoming more tech savvy than ever – and already choosing to own a mobile device or two, embracing this emerging technology has n

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