Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Using transportation management software (TMS) is a powerful way to gain control and visibility over your supply chain. But trying to decide which transportation management provider to use can be overwhelming. There are so many different software platforms available and providers who offer transportation management software.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

If not managed properly, your transportation can cost you substantial money. With costs rising recently, it’s easy to see why the challenge for many companies has been to reduce their transportation costs. Before we jump into how to reduce your transportation costs, it’s essential to understand what factors are causing them to rise.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2020

Managed transportation services have widely become an integral function of modern supply-chain. As reported by Steve Baker of Forbes , the outsourcing of managed transportation services to other entities has different terminology depending on location. Why Managed Transportation Services Grew to Permeate the Global Supply Chain.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2021

The term TMS is short for Transportation Management System. This technology allows companies to manage their transportation in one place. Transportation Management software offers you a way to view insightful data, gain visibility, and better manage all the moving parts in the shipping process. How much visibility do you have?into?your

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ShipLilly

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Businesses must consider whether the benefits of using a freight forwarder outweigh those that are associated with using a transportation carrier. Transportation today is a challenging task regardless of the modality that is used. Using a freight forwarder vs. a transportation carrier has advantages and disadvantages.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 22, 2019

And also, our Logistics Professor said that outsourcing of logistic services as a very intelligent decision in many cases. So, I asked myself, what exactly are the advantages of outsourcing logistics external companies and how can extra value for the customers. So, what are the advantages of outsourcing logistic services to 3PLs?

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

CONSIDER MODE DIVERSIFICATION Trying different modes of transportation could help you offset your increased costs. Keep an eye on transportation costs across the different modes available.  One example is helping you with your routing decisions by matching your freight with the best carriers, lanes, rates, and transit service. It

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The year on year increase in customer dissatisfaction of logistics outsourcing has pushed many players into a defensive corner. The industry is going through a quiet revolution, which makes it an exciting time to be in the logistics outsourcing business. Cautious Optimism Abound in the Logistics Outsourcing Outlook.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 3, 2024

The chemical industry is highly complex, with stringent regulatory requirements, specialized transportation needs, and a global network of suppliers and distributors. As such, the importance of investing in and outsourcing supply chain management becomes even more pronounced.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Companies are outsourcing all sorts of things – call centers, janitorial services, accounting, IT services, and the list goes on. For example, in contract logistics, the 3PL makes use of a warehouse management system so that they can do the job efficiently. It has outsourced manufacturing. The right IT is critical.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Eighty-five percent of logistics leaders expect that their outsourcing budget will increase by more than 5% in 2020, according to Gartner, Inc. Outsourcing one or more logistics service types has become largely mainstream,” said Courtney Rogerson, senior principal analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain Practice. Rogerson said.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2016

However, more shippers are taking advantage of the benefits of outsourced small package auditing. Outsourced Small Package Auditing is Faster Than In-House Audits. Outsourcing audits to a dedicated entity ensures all audits are completed as soon as possible, and you can free up members of your staff to perform actual work.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

CONSIDER MODE DIVERSIFICATION Trying different modes of transportation could help you offset your increased costs. Keep an eye on transportation costs across the different modes available.  One example is helping you with your routing decisions by matching your freight with the best carriers, lanes, rates, and transit service. It

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If you follow our blog, you’ll know that we often post articles about logistics outsourcing. We’ve outlined the pros and cons, discussed the steps in the outsourcing process, looked at mistakes contributing to outsourcing failure, and offered guidance to avoid those errors. Decide in Haste, Repent at Leisure.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . Top 10 Most Read Transportation Management and Transportation Articles of 2015. We list them in order of the tenth most read to the most read.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

For example: Alignment of strategy and cost leads to happy shareholders. As an example, let’s say that as a part of its customer service promise, your company guarantees its customers that they will receive their orders within 24 hours. Costs associated with transportation. Warehouse operational costs. Procurement costs.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For example, raw agricultural materials have increased 117 percent since 2000 , rubber has seen an increase of 359 percent, and steel is up 167 percent. Outsourcing your transportation is one solution to that problem. Transportation Management Systems. Rising Raw Material Costs.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

Of course, here at Logistics Bureau, we know the signs of a company in need of third-party assistance, but can you recognise those same indications in your business? If not, this post should help, because we’re highlighting several logistics challenges that 3PL outsourcing can often help businesses to overcome.

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ShipLilly

JULY 16, 2020

Nevertheless, there is some level of ignorance about the role that outsourced logistics play. For example, they rely on software that can track all activities. Few companies these days rely on such a model because outsourcing improves flexibility. Examples of this approach include shipping and trucking companies.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

3PL, or third-party logistics, refers to a company outsourcing part or all of its logistics requirements to a provider. Outsourcing these functions to a 3PL provider has many cost-savings and efficiency benefits. Chances are, your logistics will benefit from outsourcing all around. Benefits of 3PL for Your Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Nike’s 2020 earnings are another example of costly e-commerce operations’ impact on the bottom line. The high costs of ecommerce relate to the fulfillment of orders – namely warehouse handling and transportation costs. Transportation costs account for a large percentage of costs. But that is exactly my point.

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3PL Links

MARCH 29, 2023

Autonomous transport The use of autonomous vehicles, or cars that can drive themselves, is a trend that looks set to gain momentum in the upcoming years. Although this method of transportation has drawbacks like poor security, it also has benefits like cheaper prices and quicker deliveries.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Each type of logistics option involves different levels of supply chain involvement, ranging between handling everything yourself and outsourcing everything. In this case, you—the eCommerce brand owner—use your own employees and methods of transportation to pick, pack, and deliver your customers their orders.

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Globalior

APRIL 20, 2021

It must be able to designed to deliver actual operational needs (for example clearing a target number of daily orders, meeting capacity needs, etc). Regardless of the volume, another consideration is whether the work is being done in-house or is being outsourced. Outsourcing: Third-Party Logistics. 2 PL: Transport and storage.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 3, 2022

Not all of those examples are exactly illustrious, but they do (for the most part) prove that two heads really are better than one. These services can include transportation, warehousing, distribution, and overall supply chain management. We’ll get into some examples of the different types of “PLs” later, so hang on to your hats!

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2024

CHALLENGE 1: CHOOSING BEST TRANSPORTATION MODE Produce shippers first face the challenge of determining what transportation mode to use for their shipments. This is why produce shippers must ask themselves these questions to help determine the right transportation mode for their shipment. For example, in the U.S.,

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2015

As truck driver wage increases are already happening, as noted by Conway for example , shippers need to have a plan of action in place now. In order to cut costs, consider going with a third-party logistics provider who is laser focused on transportation management. In doing so you can recoup some of the cost of increased shipping.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 14, 2018

When it comes to how best to manage their transportation operations, many shippers often find themselves at a crossroads: should they implement a transportation management system, outsource everything to a logistics service provider, or take a hybrid approach? So, how do you determine which path to take?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

In this infographic you will learn, for example, that the global market value for logistics has surpassed $4trillion. The financial and economic outlook of each mode of transportation. Outsourcing Logistics and Supply Chain Functions Can Provide a Competitive Advantage. We feel infographics are a great way to explain a big idea.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

There are lively debates about the meaning and prioritization of scale, globalization, outsourcing, and inventory optimization. Their transportation networks are more diverse, in many cases aided by connections to digital freight marketplaces. Automate, automate, automate – This is not a new idea or trend.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

For example, ShipMonk customizes logistics services and associated fees to the unique needs of every client. In the previous example, you have the physical weight that extra travel inventory creates in your luggage that you have to lug around. The advantages of outsourcing to a third-party logistics partner don’t end there.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 26, 2024

While you may not be in the business of selling combustible materials, like lithium for example, all sorts of toys, electronics, and household items contain lithium-ion batteries, from cordless toothbrushes to vaping devices. Your product’s hazard status and classification can be found under “Transportation Information” on this sheet.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management. We call this the transportation supply chain. What is the Transportation Supply Chain? This requires a new broad look at the business of transportation supply chain, including supply chain management, logistics, & procurement.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Integrated with an organization’s warehousing, fulfillment and transportation activities, third-party logistics providers (3PLs) support a wide range of logistics activities for companies across all industries. Can it provide case studies with example success stories working with companies similar to your own, and in your regions of interest?

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

CPG is common to transport, but there are still conditions that need to be met by the client and their LTL providers to ensure a successful pickup and delivery. Some examples of CPGs are personal hygiene products, food, beverages, and cosmetics. Examples of goods under this category are shoes, dresses, cars, jewelry, and perfumes.

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Locus

MARCH 24, 2023

It is calculated by considering various factors such as the distance between the origin and destination, the mode of transportation, and any potential delays that may occur during transit. The ETA can be calculated in different ways, depending on the mode of transportation.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Outsourcing logistics saves your company valuable time and money in more ways than you think. For one, using a company that specialises in logistics means you can leverage its network of warehouses and transportation modes to scale your distribution globally. However, both of these benefits are direct results of outsourcing logistics.

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