GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

A little more than a year ago, Audi created a parody of transport drones in the sUVA commercial, but the ideas behind these “Terminator-like” actions actually represent very real possibilities for how extensive the network of drones will grow in 2016. Take a moment to watch this video, and think about what types of technologies must be employed if the scenario in the video were real.

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Transportation Material Savings Video Negotiating Skills 63

Apparel Logistics

APRIL 6, 2016

Clothing retailers that use shorter supply chains benefit from several advantages, including lower prices and the ability to respond to trends more quickly. While many third-party logistics (3PL) providers promise that they can offer shorter supply chains, a closer look shows they rely on too many independent businesses that operate without their oversight.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

When the housing market collapsed in 2008 , the US and global economies went into a tailspin. Stocks plunged, layoffs became normal, and shippers scaled back operations in favor of surviving the collapse. Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born.

Negotiating Skills 55

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Purchasing Skills 55

GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2016

Take a moment to think about offshoring. Offshoring is basically when a company moves manufacturing to a foreign country in an attempt to save money. For a time, this model of manufacturing seemed to be the paragon of effective business. It was cheaper than producing products in the US, manufacturers could produce large inventories with little capital up front, and consumers did not really have a public voice.

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

Supply Chain Software

GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2016

Editor's Note: Take it from us, a transportation management solutions provider, who understands the question we've all asked: "Who on earth will find manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, shipping, and transportation management content interesting? After all, it's just making stuff and tedious process-driven operations!" Well, the answer lies in not thinking of yourself as some boring industry (and let's be real, as you've seen emerging tech in both the manufacturing and supply chain industrie

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