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Customer-Focused Logistics: Why Shippers Shift from Process to Experience

GlobalTranz

According to a recent study, reports Material Handling and Logistics , only 3 percent of respondents believe their existing technology supports an improved customer-focused logistics experience. In fact, the only way to bring costs down beyond traditional capabilities lies in devising a strategy-based approach to customer service.

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Emerging Trends in Automation: What it Means to Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

Anything that can be handled via today’s computer systems can be automated. Additive manufacturing may be handled manually, but automating this process is as simple as turning on the power and connecting to the Internet of Things (IoT). They can be used to manage inbound and outbound processes and strategy. What Is It?

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Value-adding Features of a Great Freight Rating System Within a TMS

GlobalTranz

Platforms need to communicate smoothly with transactions and feed into all supply chain and logistics systems. Not all TMS systems can handle the logistical needs of such companies. The Cerasis Rater TMS supports LTL freight shipping and handles inbound, reverse logistics , and traditional transportation modes quickly and efficiently.

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The Transportation Supply Chain: Transportation’s Role in Supply Chain Management to Lower Total Costs

GlobalTranz

Everything from sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, to the sales channels which feed supply for a finished product are essential factors. Transportation refers to the movement of product from one location to another as it makes its way from the beginning of a supply chain to the customer’s handle.

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The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2017

GlobalTranz

Download: The Impact of Big Data in the Supply Chain & Transportation Management Industry Webinar Replay, Transcript & Presentation. If you’re looking to increase your podcast listening , here are five that highlight topics of interest to supply chain and logistics professionals. Share This: Read More. Share This: Read More.

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TMS Automation | Why Automation in a TMS Begets More Efficiency

GlobalTranz

Responsiveness also includes how your company handles complaints or feedback from customers. Actionable analytics that runs continuously and feeds into improvements through Big Data. The key to efficiency is increasing visibility and responsiveness across the supply chain. Customer Service Levels and Satisfaction Increase.

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Commentary: Compliance in an e-commerce world

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While evolving practices in logistics is nothing new to compliance and trade professionals, the volume and variety of product lines, coupled with the required speed for making decisions and processing transactions, is a growing challenge. With this in mind, companies must update their duty management strategy.