WorkWave

MARCH 20, 2023

This post delves into the fundamentals of delivery management, a variety of solutions accessible to delivery businesses today, key components offered by these platforms, and how to decide on the correct one for your organization’s requirements as well as effective strategies for implementation.

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

A recent report from Auburn University summarizes these changes quite neatly: Inventory – consumer demand for flexible delivery times and pick-up options is changing inventory management. Transportation capacity and cost: carriers are more selective about which retailers they work with and parcel pricing strategies are changing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Growers, shippers, and retailers with advanced supply chain strategies are earning consumer loyalty, thanks in part to the supply chain professionals who plan, execute, and adapt to the challenges posed by fresh produce. The journey from the farm to the consumer’s table involves a web of intricate processes and challenges.

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

A recent report from Auburn University summarizes these changes quite neatly: Inventory – consumer demand for flexible delivery times and pick-up options is changing inventory management. Transportation capacity and cost: carriers are more selective about which retailers they work with and parcel pricing strategies are changing.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

These platforms are important components to digital-first brokers AND brokerages undergoing a digital transformation, as digital freight natives like Uber Freight and Convoy are already deploying a dual capacity management strategy that taps into both in-network carriers and marketplace carriers, when the time is right. User Activity.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

These platforms are important components to digital-first brokers AND brokerages undergoing a digital transformation, as digital freight natives like Uber Freight and Convoy are already deploying a dual capacity management strategy that taps into both in-network carriers and marketplace carriers, when the time is right. User Activity.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

These platforms are important components to digital-first brokers AND brokerages undergoing a digital transformation, as digital freight natives like Uber Freight and Convoy are already deploying a dual capacity management strategy that taps into both in-network carriers and marketplace carriers, when the time is right. User Activity.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

This is the first post in a four-part series on how to achieve best in class shipper status. To understand how a shipper achieves “Best in Class Shipper” status, you need to take a look at some of the chief factors that influence shipping activities. Shipping Strategy. The answer is your business strategy. Data Capture.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

This very real threat to your business is why you should consider a rethink your security standards and look at how to start a penetration test. As crazy as it sounds, employees might actually pick it up and use it. Employees picked them up and inserted them into their computers - curious as to what might be on them.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 25, 2018

For example, auto-lighting LEDs, RFID, and handheld scanners can help pickers ensure the right item is picked every time. The Reward: How to Make the Most of Smart Warehouses While improving operational efficiency, smart warehouses also have wide-ranging benefits for the entire supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2017

However, growing demand for an omnichannel shopping experience, reflecting a seamless integration across multiple shopping channels, will require shippers rethink traditional last mile delivery logistics and understand how to address its complex pain points. How Shippers Deliver on Last Mile Expectations.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

Rather than giving up, shippers need to consider what Amazon and the big box giants have done right and apply these concepts as part of a robust parcel shipping strategy. Document the restrictions for all destinations and origins, and review this list before scheduling a shipment pick-up or drop-off.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Think about how your operation functions. Are pallets and shipments picked on time and without errors? Will an inaccurate picking result in one error for the original problem or two errors for sending an incorrect product and retaining the original, correct product in your inventory?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

In other words, robots will gain new movements, capable of picking items from shelves in warehouses and storefronts. At Walmart, customers can even pick up orders without ever getting off the car now. Procurement strategy was not always evident. Across the spectrum, robotics will become more versatile and accessible.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 21, 2015

Rather than going on about how to keep your relationship positive, think about the following 10 reasons you need to maintain a positive relationship with your carrier(s). You need to have someone to pick up your merchandise and get it to your customers without any additional hassle, difficulties, or negotiations of current prices.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2016

Alternatively, this model will be applied to enhance the use of store pick up, which has been used extensively by Wal-Mart to create a comprehensive omnichannel environment. Customers have the option to have products shipped to home or the store, and this eliminates any confusion about how much space is needed within each store.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

We've schedule pick ups with the vendors of our shipper customers. So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. We've processed millions upon millions of LTL shipments through our TMS, the Cerasis Rater. Let us know in the comments section below!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2017

As the shipping industry prepares to face these challenges, figuring out how to take advantage of available shipping capacity can be challenging. However, shippers can help overcome the challenges of a shipper capacity crunch by considering how technology can help.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

You don’t pick the class of your freight, you pick the correct NMFC description of your freight which gives the shipper the correct and accurate freight classification. Limited delivery access : If the pick up or drop off location has limited access for carriers, an adjustment may be applied.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Recently we read from Software Advice their recent report, the 3PL budgeting guide , which listed how much should a 3PL budget and how to compare a Warehouse Management System. As a result, efficiency and accuracy in order arrival, picking, packaging, and shipping is increased. Only as strong as your weakest link, as they say!

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 23, 2017

Here's your yearly reminder of what to pay attention to and how to renew your bond! When picking the agency you want to work with or get a quote from, you should carefully pick those that are certified and licensed to work as agencies. So if it's time for your 2017 freight broker bond renewal, you need to get moving soon.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

The Internet of Things (IoT) seems to be popping up in more conversations throughout the entire supply chain , and more businesses have turned towards IoT experts for guidance on how to take advantage of its benefits. The Internet radically changed how the world communicates. Automated Data Transfers.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 2, 2015

Further, as a kid, you learn that you must gather materials in the way of ores to make the next big project by smelting them into useable ingots to craft tools such as axes, hoes, pick axes, swords, armor and more. There are even Minecraft coding classes to teach kids about how to make changes to the game through modifications.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 17, 2016

In a sense, shippers have plenty of power at the start when placing orders for pick up, but carriers have the final say in what freight shipping costs. Shippers who misrepresent freight need to be educated on how to properly provide information for a shipping quote from carriers. Shippers Who Misrepresent Freight Need to be Educated.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Here’s how to do it: Label aisles, rows and bins with floor or overhead placards so employees can identify the correct location quickly and easily. Using alphanumeric logic can help you optimize simple picking strategies without having to implement a full-blown warehouse solution or warehouse mapping solution.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

Businesses cannot unlock the full potential of digital without reinventing their supply chain strategy. For digital technology to create significant improvement in business outcomes, businesses need to: Reinvent their supply chain strategy. Develop digital strategies that allow you to proactively evolve ahead of the competition.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

However, if you know what critical freight management KPIs or key performance indicators to track, you can know exactly how to change processes to decrease costs, which will result in savings for the end user. Identifying ways to improve the system can be complicated. Let us know in the comments section below!

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

It’s the precious goods, the supplies, or a customer’s new order wrapped in shrink wrap and on a pallet which then needs a carrier to pick it up and deliver the goods. Also of great interest were posts around freight accounting and naturally, how to reduce costs related to freight. Read the Full Blog Post.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 6, 2017

In this mini blog series on, Fergus will teach us about the Internet of Things; What is the Internet of things, how it works, how to use it, and what risks may occur. Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Fergus O'Sullivan with Cloudwars.net. We hope you enjoy.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 28, 2015

He then asked us to put together some tips on how to proactively deal with concealed damage as well as had a lot of questions. At the end of the day, regarding concealed damage claims carriers will say; Improper packaging, That the delivered the correct amount tendered or handling units at (2 pallets pick up and 2 delivered.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

This gives them the chance to focus on how to make their business more efficient while still on the train or having breakfast. Pick your clothes and create a to-do list. Already these leaders stand out from the two-thirds that make crucial decisions without the right information. What Successful People Do Before Bed.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2015

How Does A 3PL Benefit My Enterprise? A 3PL brings with it an existing network of valuable carrier relationships as well as a clear understanding of how to optimize performance on given routes. How Should I Go About Choosing A 3PL? 3PLs can specialize in various logistical areas and geographic regions.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

The less you are scrambling on figuring out what to buy for the big meal on Thanksgiving day, the more confident you will be when it comes execution time.and during the meal, no one wants to head over to the local grocery chain and pick up things like, salt! Do you know what carriers you can choose and generally know how much they cost ?

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

DOT Week 2023 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Jackie Syverson - May 3, 2023 Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration ( CVSA ) conducts its annual international road checks, also known as DOT Week or DOT Blitz.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Supply chain leaders are enthralled with the idea of using big data, but they tend to fail to understand how to disseminate big data in their organization properly. True, they may know how to roll out big data in a single warehouse, or they may have heard their competitors used branded systems for implementing this new technology.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2014

If you want to support improvements to your warehouse technology & processes, then you will need to analyze the incoming real time data so you can devise a better strategy for overcoming any difficulties you may be facing. Find a good balance of action and strategy to ensure you meet both ends of the spectrum for optimum results.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2015

Freight Class doesn’t mean just pick “Freight All Kind” or FAK. Want to know exactly how to pick the right freight class? you can start by reading our “How to Determine LTL Freight Class” blog post here (it’s the most popular post we’ve ever had) and 2.) There are two ways: 1.)

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