Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 29, 2020

Penske Logistics senior vice president of global sales Joe Carlier will join a panel of experts in a May 21 webinar hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) on the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study. Please click here to register. The publication, available at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com

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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. Packaging plays a significant role in preserving freshness and preventing damage during transportation.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2021

webinar, C.H. Regarding the gap of drivers on long-haul lanes, what are the strategies that may be implemented to overcome this drastic labor shortage in freight transportation? . Updating and professionalizing benefits packages. As we indicated in our webinar, the lack of chassis is impacting specific locations.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2018

One of the very prominent business services is logistics. If you are the owner of a logistics business or in the role of a logistics business manager then make sure to read on as this article will give you the best insights to optimize your business to make the most out it. Have a Contingency Plan For Your Logistics Business.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2017

While new technologies, like drone delivery, big data analytics and the Internet of things (IoT) push the boundaries of traditional last mile delivery logistics, growing complexity continues to puzzle shippers. Why Last Mile Delivery Logistics Are Critical to Omnichannel Supply Chains. How Shippers Deliver on Last Mile Expectations.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

With the rise of e-commerce, the value of logistics has grown. Logistics professionals can no longer simply go about standard operations, and the days of peaks and lulls have ended. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018. Variable Logistics Operations Will Become Standard.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 16, 2018

Parcel shipping processes reflect some of the most labor- and time-intensive aspects of modern shipping strategies. Shippers may be sending out millions of small packages, depending on company size, and carriers exist in every corner of the world to handle small packages.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. If you are familiar with the term logistics, then you undoubtedly know it conjures up a different meaning to different people , different countries, and different companies even. Read the full Post.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2018

With the increase in the popularity of e-shops and delivery companies, the logistics e-commerce business keeps growing. It faces more and more challenges, as the customers need companies to be quick and increase their logistics performance more than ever before. Digitalization And Automation For Logistics E-Commerce Providers .

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics. What Is Last Mile Logistics? . Most often, last mile logistics involves the use of parcel or small package carriers to deliver products to consumers.

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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. Unfortunately, the volume of small packages shipped , as well as the variety of carriers used, can make keeping costs in check sound like a dream, inaccessible.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

We first did an overview of the 10 areas of strategy a shipper must know in order to stay competitive. Today we will talk about the flow of strategy as pertains to inventory flow and driving warehouse efficiency. The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do. ” ― Michael E. Our first post focused on distressed shipments.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

In the below article I propose to have a look at the main benefits and advantages of the cloud-based logistics management. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply. It incorporates your resources from every stage of the logistic process in the real-time.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 20, 2023

Shipper's Guide to Planning Ahead Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 20, 2023 Data shows there is a consensus that revenue will increase and inventory levels will build. This is the cyclical market of supply chain transportation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2016

This is due in part to significant changes and improvements in how the logistics industry perceives and responds to the demands of a growing customer base. As we talked about in the blog post explaining the hyperconnected era, these main connection technology trends in logistics are squarely focused on efficiency.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It’s been three months already since we published our first regular roundup of supply chain and logistics news—doesn’t time fly? How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies. During one of its digital twin trials, Mars reduced the rate at which package overfilling occurred. Trials a Success.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2015

Measurable Benefits of a Third Party Logistics Company on Transportation Costs. When a third party logistics company is in place to lead and execute optimized transportation management, there are quantifiable benefits. A reduction in product breakage because of a lack of proper packaging is also a measurable benefit.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2017

Logistics professionals require exemplary international online logistics tools to help them carry out their daily businesses with ease and deliver the best for their customers. Top 8 Online Logistics Tools For Logistics Professionals. The Scandit mobile application software. Service Max mobile app.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. Packaging and product damage during shipping is extremely common. Packaging Selection Helps Reduce Product Damage. Trucking Logistics. Pallet Packing and Construction.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 17, 2017

White glove services are the crème de la crème of last mile logistics, and white glove services & last mile logistics work together more than most other parts of your transportation network. Consumers want to know when a product is picked, packaged, labeled, and shipped. They want to know more than just a quick scan.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In today’s blog post we continue our look at the logistics technology trends that will shape 2018. In our first post on this subject, we addressed the 5 automated logistics technologies that will serve as the foundation of the transformation to the digital logistics & supply chain landscape. download ebook. download ebook.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2016

However, Bluetooth technologies are creating a subset of the IoT, expanding its benefits and use among shipping and logistics providers. Before deciding to forgo the use Bluetooth-enabled technologies, logistics providers need to think about the driving forces behind them and how they will further benefit the industry.

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ShipLilly

MAY 19, 2021

There has been a void in logistics labor supply since 2020 and now it is time to think about filling it. Logistics offers employment for those workers that have been displaced in other industries. Logistics managers should start thinking about scouting for talent that would have been previously unavailable due to a tight labor market.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2017

These questions reflect the woes of freight loss among shippers and sellers, but proper packing and packaging can help prevent freight damage, assuming it is not the result of a natural or manmade disaster. Proper Packaging Protects Contents From Damaging Other Items. Stacking Packages Should Distribute Weight Evenly on Pallets.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Working in a small corporate environment can sometimes be detrimental to both the management and logistics personnel. Whether you prefer long-term or short-term contracts or even if you never shipped overseas, there are still mistakes in logistics abound to be made when logistics are concerned. Improper executive management.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

Needs for efficient reverse logistics systems continue to increase as e-commerce claims greater market share, and as so many traditionally functioning businesses grow and inevitably incur increasing volume of returns. This presents opportunities for developing new revenue streams, an exciting challenge to logistics professionals.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2016

Near and far, logistics providers and shippers are renewing their focus on sustainability to build the manufacturing giants of tomorrow. As explained by Bob Trebilcock , sustainability in logistics initiatives are ranked as “very important” for up to 40.6 How Important Is Sustainability in Logistics?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. Client Needs of 3PL Logistics Companies.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2017

After the Great Recession, retailers and manufacturers could negotiate substantially lower freight rates with carriers and logistics providers. By eliminating the need for freight consolidation and using parcel or small package freight options, shippers can tap into lower per-package rates and better savings for both consumer and enterprise.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. BlueGrace Logistics. Large consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies were struggling to keep warehouses stocked with domestic inventory and were scrambling to import more from overseas. The Current State of Imports and Exports Show Submenu Resources. Whitepaper. Case Study.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2018

Depending on company size, parcel spend can make up the majority of freight spend, and the costs of parcel in reverse logistics add to the burden. That’s why shippers will want to learn the following information in this free white paper: What Does Parcel Have to Do With Overall Logistics Spend?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2015

Two Big Logistics Players Kick off the Shift Towards DIM Pricing. While all shippers will be impacted, the price increase will most affect companies shipping lightweight residential and commercial packages. UPS now applies dimensional weight pricing, also known as “DIM” Pricing, to ALL packages as of December 29, 2014.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

The State of Third Party Logistics: Technology Innovations Driving a Service Mindset. At the rate new technologies are cropping up, some of them specifically targeting the logistics market, there will soon come a time when almost the entire logistic process will be automated – needing human intervention only for critical tasks.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2017

More than 25 million small packages , otherwise known as parcels, are shipped daily. Is the Package Maneuverable? Parcels need to be maneuverable; in other words, the package needs to be small enough to be easily managed by one person, explains United Delivery Service. Can Multiple Small Packages Be Combined in Your Facility?

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 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. A cohesive, proactive enterprise parcel management strategy considers the unique challenges of parcel shipping for inbound, outbound, and reverse logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

For companies transitioning from face-to-face, to remote learning strategies, such products can be a worthwhile investment, since they comprise fully-developed, comprehensive packages of education and insight that can be implemented immediately. eBooks: A series of books on Supply Chain and Logistics.

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