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What are the Characteristics That Make up Parcel Pricing?

GlobalTranz

Unfortunately, finding savings in parcel shipping costs can be difficult at best, especially considering the major carriers’ constant changes to parcel service guides. Carriers have detailed published rates, counter rates and negotiated rates with various shippers, smaller carriers and even destination types. Negotiations.

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Shipping Freight Isn’t Tactical Anymore: 3 Areas That Require Strategic, Collaborative, & Innovative Thinking

GlobalTranz

In today's ever more complex supply chain riddled with thousands upon thousands of processes, shipping freight has moved beyond tactical prowess for those who execute well and has evolved to now include strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to maintain not only a competitive edge but reduce overall transportation cost footprint.

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11 Best Practices to Ship Parcel Like a Pro

GlobalTranz

These giants have deep pockets, capable of offering low-cost, if not free, parcel shipping. Rather than giving up, shippers need to consider what Amazon and the big box giants have done right and apply these concepts as part of a robust parcel shipping strategy. Negotiate Shipping Rates Like a Pro.

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Looking to Outsource Logistics? A Guide to Go from Pain to Gain

GlobalTranz

An internal solution will come with a cost, and you need to ensure resources are available for this reason. How does the proposed solution evolve in the event of an unforeseen collapse or expansion of operations? These critical steps must include the following: Create a 3PL Selection Strategy or Plan. Stay Involved.

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What is Fleet Management | A Complete Overview Guide

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MaaS can lead to cost-minimization of transport services like public transportation, rental, and sharing offerings. Data Analytics This involves the collection of data reports from various fleet performance metrics, such as vehicle utilization, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs.

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The Ever Increasing Importance of Focusing on LTL Management as LTL Use Increases

GlobalTranz

However, the overall cost of shipping through LTL modes will increase between three and four percent in the next few years. LTL Cost Increase From the Driver Perspective. LTL Management Cost Increase From the Consumer Perspective. Recall the events of last year’s holiday season. to three percent.

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The 12 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2014

GlobalTranz

Also of great interest were posts around freight accounting and naturally, how to reduce costs related to freight. Lower Freight Costs with These 6 Often Overlooked Areas (And No…it’s Not the Freight Rate) : Most companies do a reasonably good job controlling costs in the outbound freight area. Read the Full Blog Post.

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