GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Customer service, more often than not, is the backbone of any industry. We’ve collected together a few reasons as to why customer service is important in the logistics industry. Having good customer service in the transportation industry will ultimately improve your customer satisfaction levels. Customer Satisfaction.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2016

Changes in manufacturing processes, which will increase production, lead to one ultimate result--the logistics industry must change. For third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ), logistics industry trends will dramatically affect how logistics providers of all sizes operate. Logistics Entities Move Towards Sustainability.

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

event of 2022, my colleagues, Christina Carroll, vice president of LTL, Alan Rowlett, director of global operations and strategy, and I set out to offer exactly that. Robinson working with its carrier network to get LTL freight picked up in a timely manner with the current labor shortages? In our first Market Insights Live! How is C.H.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2023

Demand for Goods and Services Remains High In Florida Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Shippers’ demand for trucks may bounce back this year according to a Bank of America. What will 2023 bring for the economy of durable goods?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

Virtual reality, another name for augmented reality, became a normal part of the discussion for holiday shopping, and since warehousing picking operations account for more than 11 percent of total logistics costs, implementing augmented reality-based picking systems could easily exceed any person’s dreams, reports Appcessories.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. Autoliv is the world’s largest safety system supplier in automotive industry. Autoliv is the largest supplier of safety systems to the automotive industry. Steve: Jan, you have not said much.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Different warehouse technology solutions are available to help maximize order picking productivity and boost accuracy. There are two main solutions: Pick-by-Light and Put-by-Light. These technologies help automate warehouse processes and offer a more efficient and lower cost solution over manual picking methods. Fewer errors.

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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. Sustainable Practices in Produce Logistics Sustainability is at the forefront of the modern food industry.

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WorkWave

MAY 22, 2020

While many businesses are working to navigate COVID-19, planning to attend future industry conferences or trainings is not something that they have top of mind. Pick their brains on what measures would need to be in place to resume such activity. Time To Read: 3 minutes. Be adaptable: Adjust to the “new norm.”

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 20, 2017

Uber has changed the game for the public transportation industry, and the ride-sharing giant is well on its way to changing logistics. Shippers demand more versatility in pick-up windows and back-house costs. Meanwhile, demand on the trucking industry is already threatening to burst at the proverbial seams.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

We are all now familiar with the concept of the Internet of Things and if you take the manufacturing industry, for example, many manufacturers are now widely operating in an increasingly connected environment and making the most of the Industrial Internet of Things. As crazy as it sounds, employees might actually pick it up and use it.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

This data may include invoice numbers, pick up and delivery dates, originating addresses, product descriptions, shipment weight, method of transport, destination address, rate of transport per haul, fuel charges, and the costs of loading and unloading the items at the distribution center. Shipping Strategy. Data Capture.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 25, 2018

Everything is connected to the internet, including consumer and industrial devices and systems. For example, auto-lighting LEDs, RFID, and handheld scanners can help pickers ensure the right item is picked every time. The internet allows for unlimited scalability and boosted efficiency in warehouse inventory management.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

The second most important distribution center metrics to track involves the accuracy during order picking processes. As workers are given their respective lists of items to pick, it would stand to reason that each employee should be able to complete the retrieval process quickly. Accuracy in Order Fulfillment.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2016

LTL shipments account for the majority of revenue generated by the transportation industry as a whole. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The coming year is set to reshape how the logistics tech industry operates. Automation and robotics are leading the charge, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is adding to the mountain of data being collected and analyzed for insights and better operations. Augmented Reality Will Redefine Picking and Repair Processes.

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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. This lead to benefits for today’s e-commerce retailers and those in the B2B industrial space who may have common orders. .

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The decision by Amazon will result in increased development of robots for use in logistics and other functions in warehouses such as packing and picking. The market is ready for the use of logistics robots to work in conjunction with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), also known as industry 4.0.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

It is essential in organizing activities in the transportation industry effectively and efficiently. The challenges that the transportation industry faces are enormous. Government regulation that touches on aspects of volume and carriage is another force that’s in play in the industry.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

In part 3 of the 3-part series, Jake discusses the New Distribution System and where the industry is headed. A picking robot working in an automated warehouse that has such a figure in stock will have the order added to its list. Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Jake Rheude with Red Stag Fulfillment.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2015

industrialization would open up increasing chances of social mobility". A strong acceptable use policy for employees can also contribute to a successful enterprise mobility strategy. The top three technology priorities of industrial manufacturing CEOs are mobility (73%), cybersecurity (72%) and data mining and analysis (70%).

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

While logistics had remained the same for decades, the rise of modern civilization has transformed the industry. As a result, efficiency and accuracy in order arrival, picking, packaging, and shipping is increased. Type of Industry. A perpetual license would require the extensive investment into another license. Annual Revenue.

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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

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The freight industry of today is evolving rapidly. This will help to ensure maximum compliance once the deadline passes, but additional mandates will continue to push the industry forward. But, a few other influences will still affect the industry. 8 Freight Shipping Trends Shippers Must Know for 2017. The Big Picture.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

The short of it is that yes, some routine tactical work, like cleaning floors or picking in a warehouse, will be jobs lost to robots. However, the long of it is that it will create more efficiency and jobs in other industries as well as a need for advanced degrees with jobs of designing and making robots, but other life changing technology.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

These facts never an archetype throughout the history of how disruptions in known industries have a greater positive impact on society. On the surface, it appears hundreds of thousands of jobs have vanished, and other industries are growing. This example is not limited to picking.

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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. Experts predict the 2017 holiday shopping season to be one for the record books, and steady growth in the stock market alludes to a new manufacturing boom.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Some of the top logistics trends to affect the industry in the coming year include these key automated logistics technologies. Of course, other technologies, like robotics, will continue to reshape the industry, so our next will expand on this list of technology trends. Download Here.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Delivery lockers could hold products for consumers seeking to pick up products at set locations, like Amazon’s storefront pickup locations. . Shippers must find ways to overcome these challenges and meet the new challenges in last mile delivery to remain competitive. . Some possible ways to overcome these challenges include the following:

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2015

The likely scenario of the coming age of locally produced good will look something like this: The consumer will order the design of a given item online, print out the receipt/voucher, and march to the nearest 3D printing station to pick up the order. The largely overlooked dimension of 3D printing is its sustainability.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 11, 2016

Robots are rapidly becoming one of the most prevalent enterprises within the logistics industry. As explained by Steve Banker of Forbes magazine , Amazon has unleashed an army of robots in their distribution centers for the purposes of picking and packaging. Let’s take a closer look at these factors now.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 2, 2016

While a 3PL and a freight exchange are two things that are so obviously different to industry insiders, they look similar to the outside world. I often like to compare the two approaches to the travel industry: 3PLs are the Travel Agents while a Freight Exchange are akin to an online booking site like Expedia, Travelocity or Orbitz.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2015

Carriers in the trucking industry and also shippers today are actively looking for ways to combat the rising costs of operating their businesses, but they often do not fully understand proper benchmarking, transportation cost analysis, and profit management are intertwined. Specialized – $1.73 Truckload – $1.51 On-time pickups.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

The problem is so pervasive that it has spawned an industry of consultants, software and tracking technology. In the temporary display industry, we often assemble and pack-out our client’s displays with the product before shipping displays to warehouses or stores. Packaging and product damage during shipping is extremely common.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

LTL shipping, much like any industry with so many moving parts, can be a bit tricky from time to time. 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.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Do executive level decisions influence the small processes in a factory, or is the world simply ready for a new type of manufacturing industry? In this new kind of industry, mobility will be king, and you need to know a few things about it. The Rise of the Manufacturing Mobility Movement.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

As you will see from one of our trends, we in the supply chain industry, and as we first hand know at Cerasis, that if you do not have the fundamentals down and the right people in place, it is very tough to get the results you seek. Businesses cannot unlock the full potential of digital without reinventing their supply chain strategy.

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