GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2018

For example, a black swan event may include both the physical damage and ongoing disruption caused by a hurricane and subsequent bottlenecks, so shippers that know how to isolate the causes of poor visibility and areas that are likely to contribute to worsening of black swan events can effectively reduce their chances of coming to fruition.

Price Reduction 67

Price Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction 67

247 Customs Broker

JUNE 6, 2018

Getting this right to maximize your transportation strategy is a balancing act—regardless of the mode or modes of shipping. How economies of scale affect that balancing act is the subject of this article. Finally, we’ll discuss the various ways “scale” can be achieved by transportation carriers. Why is this important?

Purchasing Skills 28

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 28

CLX Logistics

JUNE 1, 2020

With intermodal transportation strategies, where road, rail, sea, and air can all play a part in a successful route, everyone needs to be on the same page to properly coordinate operations between yourself, your partners, and your clients and customers. Implement an engagement strategy. Strong Carrier Relationships.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings Cost Reduction 40

GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2021

Using a pooling strategy does not increase handling costs as it substitutes pool point costs for an LTL carrier’s terminal distribution costs. Finding the best rates is only part of the equation; finding the right service level for each shipment and knowing how to aggregate shipments are essential to overcoming supply chain disruption.

Optimization Modeling 62

Optimization Modeling Optimization Software Optimization Material Savings 62