GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

To add insult to injury, as manufacturers, right now must do all they can to have efficient logistics processes in order to reduce overall costs. Typically, those who work and run a manufacturing company are not an expert at operations and strategies for BOTH manufacturing and logistics. Think back to our example.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider. Lean is DAILY continuous improvement, pull systems to reduce inventories (versus push that increases inventory), Lean Six Sigma to improve quality to.003 3PL Answer 1.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

However, costs can be further reduced through the use of a warehouse management system (WMS). For example, reducing excessive safety stock allows a warehouse to minimize number of reorders, reduce wasted space, and avoid issues in shipping errors.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 4, 2015

5 Engagement Strategies in Managing a Relationship With a Transportation Management 3PL. For example, your employees may need additional resources, such as increased accessibility to processing terminals or additional training, to make the appropriate changes. Why A Successful Transportation Management Program Is Empowered By Data.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

For example, some people are offering to pay up to $10 for old, discarded car batteries. Let's take a look at some of the key considerations for the circular supply chain and how supply chain entities are stepping up to meet these demands. Recycling and reuse of scrapped products have become hot-button topics in the modern world.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

With the purpose of optimizing supply chain efficiency and asset recovery rates, applying a reverse logistics system has increasingly become a tool that positively impacts profitability as well as assisting an organization in meeting sustainability goals. The objective is to minimize product in the waste streams. Increased velocity.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2017

For example, natural disasters may require rerouting of products in one area of the country. No one wants to have that on their conscious, but you can eliminate this fear, regardless of what you ship, by using TMS automation. Scalability to meet growing demand and usage. If it does not arrive on time, it could cause a death.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 28, 2015

These are but extensions of the idea to maximize omni- channel strategies by putting the customer at the heart of the supply chain. . 5 Strategies to Personalize Your Web Experience to Put the Customer Focus at the Heart of the Omni-Channel Supply Chain.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Netflix, for instance, made a bold move in 2013 to disrupt the movie-rental industry, offering the option to stream videos on-demand, cutting out the logistics aspect of mail-order rentals entirely. But these innovations don’t always come easily. Accessible Technology Will Level the Playing Field.

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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. Shippers are focusing on using dimensional pricing to cut down on wasted space, and consolidation of freight has become the new buzzword.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

As a 3PL who offers a transportation management system we’ve integrated to many ERP software, we view the use of technology as an enablement tool for shippers to cut out unneeded waste and thus add more to the bottom line by saving money from such efficiency. One version of the truth. Quicker month-end closings.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2016

For manufacturers who have sought to expand production and reduce waste, especially for those who have limited raw resources for production, this naturally leads to the next trend in advanced analytics, expanding the use of cloud-based technologies. Silos usually result an isolation of data for that particular part of the organization.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

is one of a growing number of big-box retailers building out their supply chains with distribution centers designed to meet the demands of online shopping. “The net true cost considers issues such as waste-to-landfill, greenhouse gas emissions, economic mobility, worker safety and food safety. ” Walmart states early on.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2015

And at the end, check out a nice infographic speaking more to reverse logistics strategies and practices. Furthermore, when an item is returned by a customer to the respective business, the item becomes a wasted cost if the item is simply trashed. Cost Management. Environmental Factors.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Stay tuned over the next week or so to read the remaining 5 posts in order to have a more strategic (read: not so tactical, hurried, rushed, or resource wasteful) mindset in effective logistics and transportation management. These tools should have the ability to change to meet the demands of the shipper.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2015

The typical American factory worker today produces one-third more than in 2000, which is why manufacturers have been able to increase output while cutting employees. Here are a couple of reasons, using wire bending as an example: A single worker managing an automated wire bending robot can complete dozens of wire bends in a minute.

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