FourKites

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Smithfield Foods is one such example. In a recent webinar , Jeff Covington of Smithfield Foods talked about building up momentum internally before making the push for a higher level of internal expansion. Land O’Lakes’ Tips for Technology Adoption. Tips from the Gartner Community.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is the second part of Chuck Intrieri's series on how procurement and suppliers can avoid issues with their contracts. In part two, Chuck focuses on how to draft your terms and conditions. How to Begin Your Terms. Writing your terms of use can be a monumental task for anyone.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

Understanding the nuances of your supply chain and how to improve upon it is the best way to achieve maximum savings, optimize efficiency, and manage customer expectations. For example, technology helps to maximize efficiency and, in turn, increase profitability.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 25, 2022

Someone has expressed interest in your product or service by filling out a form on your website, attending a webinar or seminar, or responding to an ad. Lead generation refers to how your business obtains leads for your sales team. Keep reading to learn more about how to get HVAC leads. A lead is a potential customer.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Today we continue our long series and look at teaching shippers how to remain strategic when it comes to logistics and their transportation management program. The first 5 were as follows: 6 Strategic and Proactive Tips to Stay Ahead of Distressed Shipments. For example, incoming deliveries may be delayed due to inclement weather.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2017

For Custer to successfully manage his working capital needs to accommodate his longer lead times (which can be six to nine months), in addition to his manufacturing processes, he has to pay close attention to his new product development plans and how he manages his inventory of raw materials. Look into factoring.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2015

I figured, we pepper in some tips on transportation management, but if we also offer value to manufacturers, they would turn to us as the experts. For example, a position as a welder, which may be involved in manufacturing, sounds much more lucrative as a “metal repair shop” than a “mass-production manufacturer.”

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

Unfortunately, the capacity crunch is real, and shippers need to know how to face the prospects of a slower 2016 to stay competitive and meet the demands of their customers and partner businesses. Capacity Is Tight, Not Impossible. Capacity of today’s fleets is tight.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Here are four simple manufacturing warehouse tips to help you run your warehouse more efficiently: Quick Win #1: Assess and reorganize your warehouse One of our customers managed to increase usable pallet floor space by 33 percent simply by rearranging their warehouse over a single weekend. Use space-saving containers or shelving.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Further, most shippers don’t have the resources or time to attend one of the webinars put on by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association that would help educate the shipper on how to determine the correct description, NMFC Item number and class for a shipper’s freight which could then be put on a printed bill of lading.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 6, 2018

For example, Cerasis Cargo Insurance insures freight from “warehouse to warehouse,” covering transitions between carriers, if applicable. The Reward: How to Optimize Use of Cargo Insurance Cargo insurance may seem like an unneeded feature, but imagine how a sudden storm in the Midwest could popup without warning.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

In the United States for example, Thanksgiving brings the logistics industry to a screeching halt on Thursday and Friday. PBS – Ten Essential Thanksgiving Planning Tips. My mom makes the stuffing my grandmother used to make exactly how I remember it. from last year to 41.3 million, auto group AAA predicted.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2015

Yesterday we explained how to calculate dimensional weight covering the parcel examples and the impact on shipping costs , in general. For example, 50 pounds per cubic foot or greater will receive class 50 designation. Tips, Best Practices, and Considerations to Lower the Impact and Costs of DIM Pricing on LTL Shipments.

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